Advanced Military Vehicle Modelling (Modelling Manuals) [Paperback]

Jerry Scutts (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Modelling Manuals | Publication Date: June 15, 1999

For the more experienced vehicle modeller this book takes the reader to a level of proficiency that some people only dream of. Step by step colour photographs and clear, precise language show scratchbuilding and superdetailing techniques which make gold award winners. Vehicles covered include 1/35 Hummel, SDKFZ Self propelled gun, Panther engine, Grant medium tank, DUKW Amphibious vehicle.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A perfect combination of easy-to-follow text combined with comprehensive step-by-step photography make Osprey Modelling Manuals indispensable reference guides for modellers of all standards and abilities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (June 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1902579089
• ISBN-13: 978-1902579085
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 0.2 x 10.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #587,652 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars There are rooms for Improvement, July 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced Military Vehicle Modelling (Modelling Manuals) (Paperback)

I have no intention to doubt Jerry Scutts' techniques in making military vehicle models. This is the first book from Jerry that I have read and it is on the down side when compared to Tony Greenland's Panzer Modelling Masterclass.

I have been making military models for 30 years and I have read hundreds of books on this subject around the world. So far, Tony Greenland's book is still the classic on my list. There are also many other good books from Japan, Korea, France . . . .

This book is not well organised, the pictures are of average quality and the layout is sometimes confusing. Not a 'must have' for military vehicle modelling enthusiasts.

4.0 out of 5 stars Military Modelling, July 10, 2007

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Military Intelligence (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Advanced Military Vehicle Modelling (Modelling Manuals) (Paperback)

I find the Compendium Modelling Manuals very expensive for all but the avid modeler who invests lots of money in their hobby. But it is a better book than what the previous reviewers gave it. It has lots of unique ideas and pictures of the process of building these several models. I just wish that they would lower the costs to a more reasonable price under $10 and sell more to the younger modeller in order to encourage their love of the hobby. For the avid modeller, with money to spend, I recommend this series; for a younger person I would recommend a military modelling magazine for ideas.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't want to read it again., July 20, 2000

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paul_cheng "K.F." (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Advanced Military Vehicle Modelling (Modelling Manuals) (Paperback)

Far from being a good book on this subject at all. I also owned a copy of Tony Greenland's "Panzer Modelling Master" and that one deserves 5+ stars.

The editor should pay more attention on the layout and format of this book. It just failed to keep my attention while reading it. I have no intention to read it again.