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godfather
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 05:16 AM UTC
If you could pick only one modelling book what would it be? I'm thinking Greenlands Panzer Modelling
matt
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 05:21 AM UTC
I'd have to agree with that. Excelenet book.
Matt
Matt
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 07:03 AM UTC
Quoted Text
If you could pick only one modelling book what would it be? I'm thinking Greenlands Panzer Modelling
...Narrow it down to bone book?...........I don't know if I can........
....This will take some thought.................................................................................................................
M4Nut
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 09:47 AM UTC
To me it would probably be Shep Paine's "How to build a Dioramas". It covers a multitude of areas (figures, armor, painting etc.) that it a useful reference for any of my modeling.
Eric
Eric
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 09:55 AM UTC
I second Eric's nomination of Shep Paine's book. Very good basic modeling book. A must for the beginner military modeler.
lambertjr
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 10:09 AM UTC
It may sound corny but FineScale Modeler magazine has some good material.
the tech manuals that Kalmbach publishing puts out have a lot of basic info. I regularly open those books to help me with my technique
the tech manuals that Kalmbach publishing puts out have a lot of basic info. I regularly open those books to help me with my technique
bytepilot
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 12:31 PM UTC
My interest is Aircraft, and mine would not be one, but two, both by Mike Ashey.
1. Detailing Scale Aircraft
2. Model Aircraft Guide.
Both are worth their weight in gold to me. After going thru these two, I really saw what i had badly missed earlier in my models about 5 years back. Not that it'll turn me into an IPMS winner, but definitely help me improve! One book which I thought would help, but let me down, is the one by Paul Boyer (Building and Displaying Model A/C). It's for the really, really, really beginning modeler!
if Jim is interested, i'd be more than willing to submit a review for the Ashey books I mentioned. It should be on the shelf of every A/C modeller.
As for the books mentioned in this post, I do agree with the Armor books by Paine. They are damn GOOD!!!
BP.
1. Detailing Scale Aircraft
2. Model Aircraft Guide.
Both are worth their weight in gold to me. After going thru these two, I really saw what i had badly missed earlier in my models about 5 years back. Not that it'll turn me into an IPMS winner, but definitely help me improve! One book which I thought would help, but let me down, is the one by Paul Boyer (Building and Displaying Model A/C). It's for the really, really, really beginning modeler!
if Jim is interested, i'd be more than willing to submit a review for the Ashey books I mentioned. It should be on the shelf of every A/C modeller.
As for the books mentioned in this post, I do agree with the Armor books by Paine. They are damn GOOD!!!
BP.
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 01:48 PM UTC
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To me it would probably be Shep Paine's "How to build a Dioramas"
I would love to get my hands on that book. I've been looking all over for it....but no luck so far over here.
Sure I could order over the internet, but I'm just not happy with the high p&p rates.
drewgimpy
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 02:18 PM UTC
My book colection needs a lot of work. Most at this point are reference to vehicles and not modeling how too's. The Feb. 2001 FSM has a lot of information that is very valuable to me concerning desert storm so that would be it I guess. It looks like Shep Paine's book needs to make it to my desk. Is the book mentioned the only one he has or should I look for more by him?
matt
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 06:22 PM UTC
Barnes and Noble (online) has "How to build a Dioramas" for around $20.00
Matt (guess I shound get it)
Matt (guess I shound get it)
Johndoe
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 07:10 PM UTC
I think I would go for Greenlands Panzer. Very nice book with great pictures and explaination. But I have never read shep paine's book, sure will look out for this book. 
sgtreef
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 08:01 PM UTC
All of the above for me.
slodder
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 08:41 PM UTC
Nooooooooo - Don't make me pick just one! Can't do it - won't do it #:-)
Tin_Can
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 09:26 PM UTC
Quoted Text
My interest is Aircraft, and mine would not be one, but two, both by Mike Ashey.
1. Detailing Scale Aircraft
2. Model Aircraft Guide.
Both are worth their weight in gold to me. After going thru these two, I really saw what i had badly missed earlier in my models about 5 years back. Not that it'll turn me into an IPMS winner, but definitely help me improve! One book which I thought would help, but let me down, is the one by Paul Boyer (Building and Displaying Model A/C). It's for the really, really, really beginning modeler!
if Jim is interested, i'd be more than willing to submit a review for the Ashey books I mentioned. It should be on the shelf of every A/C modeller.
As for the books mentioned in this post, I do agree with the Armor books by Paine. They are damn GOOD!!!
BP.
BP, you beat me to it. I picked up the Detailing Scale Aircraft book about 9 months ago and that book is indispensible for any serious a/c modeler. I didn't realize until recently that he had a second book but I think its out of print because it isn't even listed as available at the Kalmbach Publishing website. Amazon has them used I think.
The Panzer Modeling Masterclass by Tony Greenland is also an exceptional book. I wish someone would produce a book of that quality on US armor, trucks and other vehicles.
TreadHead
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 09:49 PM UTC
O.K., I think I may have come up with one. Not saying this is my choice just yet, just thinking about it that's all.
O.K., here's a nomination.
' How to become 'Zen-like' and master your patience'
Written by: Mr. R.U. Mature
Tread.
O.K., here's a nomination.
' How to become 'Zen-like' and master your patience'
Written by: Mr. R.U. Mature
Tread.
Hollowpoint
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 09:58 PM UTC
Shep Paine's "How to Build Dioramas" is definitely a great book -- both the first edition (that I bought for $8.95 back in the 1980s) and the second edition (which I won in a model contest raffle).
The companion to Shep's Dio book is "Modeling Tanks and Military Vehicles" -- another must-have that I still go back to after 20 years. Kalmbach should update and reissue this one like they did the Dio book.
Finally, let me mention a great book for diorama builders and figure modelers: "The Complete Modelling Workshop" by Stan Catchpol. My copy is the U.S. edition sold by Squadron Signal way back when -- it includes a handy cross-reference guide that translates British products to their American equivalent (for instance, cocktail stick=toothpick, Pollyfilla=wood filler paste, etc.). This is a collection of the late Mr. Catchpol's "Workshop" articles that appeared in the British "Military Modelling" magazine. Loads of how-to and tips.
The companion to Shep's Dio book is "Modeling Tanks and Military Vehicles" -- another must-have that I still go back to after 20 years. Kalmbach should update and reissue this one like they did the Dio book.
Finally, let me mention a great book for diorama builders and figure modelers: "The Complete Modelling Workshop" by Stan Catchpol. My copy is the U.S. edition sold by Squadron Signal way back when -- it includes a handy cross-reference guide that translates British products to their American equivalent (for instance, cocktail stick=toothpick, Pollyfilla=wood filler paste, etc.). This is a collection of the late Mr. Catchpol's "Workshop" articles that appeared in the British "Military Modelling" magazine. Loads of how-to and tips.
Folgore
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 10:22 PM UTC
I have "How to Build Dioramas" and it is indispensable for dioramas. I have really found Mike Ashey's "Modeling Realistic Tanks and Artillery" really helpful for the actual models, though.
Nic
Nic
m1garand
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 10:31 PM UTC
I'll second Hollowpoint on Shep Paine's "How to Build Dioramas" 2nd edition. Awesome book.
sniper
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 11:14 PM UTC
I only have two model making books;
How to Build Dioramas by Paine (guess it's a must have)
and Panzer Modeling by Greenland (great book but a little dated as far as some kits, not sure if new second edition updates this).
Also have a Verlinden way book, vol 2 I think. Has some good ideas in it.
Should try to get more but none are at my bookstores and I hate to buy something over the Internet I haven't seen before...
Steve
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 11:28 PM UTC
I still have a soft spot for Shep's "Modeling Tanks and Military Vehicles". This book taugh me more about enhancing my buliding and painting than any other tome on the subject. My tattered copy is always accessible to my work table.
shiryon
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 11:50 PM UTC
In the how-to category I definitely go with sheppe Paines books. in the general category of armor I nominate the MMiR's 'Armor Modelers guide to the 1/35 scale universe'. Its always been a great referenceto whats been made and I can't wait for the updated version.
Josh Weingarten
aKA shiryon :-)
Josh Weingarten
aKA shiryon :-)
lambertjr
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Posted: Friday, August 30, 2002 - 11:55 AM UTC
Verlinden makes some real nice diorama and how to books.
The magazines(finescale modeler,military miniatures,scale models international,scale aviation modeler,aircraft modeller international,and military vehicle modeller international)
Just to name a few, are overlooked for their content.
The magazines(finescale modeler,military miniatures,scale models international,scale aviation modeler,aircraft modeller international,and military vehicle modeller international)
Just to name a few, are overlooked for their content.
herberta
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Posted: Friday, August 30, 2002 - 09:09 PM UTC
Shep Paine's "How to Build Dioramas"
It covers figures, armor, aircraft and diorama tips in detail.
It's the ONE modelling book to choose. Of course I have a few more than that, but it's the 'one'.
Andy
It covers figures, armor, aircraft and diorama tips in detail.
It's the ONE modelling book to choose. Of course I have a few more than that, but it's the 'one'.
Andy
lambertjr
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Posted: Saturday, August 31, 2002 - 04:19 AM UTC
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Shep Paine's "How to Build Dioramas"
It covers figures, armor, aircraft and diorama tips in detail.
It's the ONE modelling book to choose. Of course I have a few more than that, but it's the 'one'.
Andy
I just can't do ONE!!!! #:-) #:-)
Tankera1
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Posted: Saturday, August 31, 2002 - 04:34 AM UTC
Shep Paine's books for sure, both of them. He changed the way I model, showed me the light so to speak. It was the Monogram kits that started it for me, saw what could be done. Always felt like Verlinden only showed and never told, although I find my work reflects his style as well as Paine's. Gotta love modeling.
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