Osprey Modeling Series New Releases
Displaying Your Model
Painting and Finishing Techniques
During the past few months, Osprey Publishing has been very busy releasing new books for the gamer and modeler. Below are short reviews of these new book releases in the Modeling Series of books.
Displaying your Model
by Richard Windrow
This is book number 44 in Osprey’s Modeling series of books
When a modeler finishes his model he has an important decision to make which is how should I display it. Should it be placed in a diorama, a simple case. a mirrored stand, figure dome, a deep picture frame box or even a light box, this book will show you the methods used to display models. This book covers all the various methods and techniques for model display. Entry level modelers as well as more experienced modelers alike will learn methods and techniques from the experts. A series of dioramas and vignettes from masters around the world are used to illustrate the different modeling display methods. This book is well written and is an excellent reference book for the modeler.
Paperback, $19.95 US / $22.95 CAN
Painting and Finishing Techniques
By Gary Edmundson
This is book number 45 in Osprey’s Modeling series of books.
Many modelers can master the basic techniques of construction and painting, however it is with the advanced finishing of their kits that many modelers begin to struggle. It is this skill that gives a model a distinctive look and feel and separates a good model from a truly great one.
Painting and Finishing Techniques provides a detailed step-by-step approach to creating realistic, colorful finishes to armor and aviation models using a variety of different media and techniques. The book is aimed at both the beginner and intermediate modeler who is looking to improve their skills. Through clear text and photography, each chapter presents a guide to this interesting subject.
Each chapter in the book deals with a particular element of the painting and finishing process, whether it be creating camouflage schemes or dealing with markings and decals. In the end, you see how an award winning model is created through a comprehensive study of the subject. Relevant tools and materials are discussed in sidebars, while a Gallery of Armor and Aviation models is presented showing a wide range of models in different color schemes and finishes. This is another excellent book in the Osprey Modeling Series that will make an excellent addition to the model builders reference collection.
Paperback, $19.95 US / $22.95 CAN
