Detailing Scale Model Aircraft (Scale Modeling Handbook) [Paperback]

Michael Ashey (Author)

Book Description

Series: Scale Modeling Handbook | Publication Date: August 1994

Teaches how to create accurate and realistic scale aircraft from scratchbuilding to painting. Includes simple techniques for adding interior and exterior details, removing seams, applying decals, and weathering.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Pub Co (August 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890242054
• ISBN-13: 978-0890242056
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #263,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great ideas and tips for all, January 22, 2000

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Leslie Richards - See all my reviews

This review is from: Detailing Scale Model Aircraft (Scale Modeling Handbook) (Paperback)

Mr. Ashey seems to know what he's talking about. This book covers a wide range of topics centered around altering and adding detail to your models. Lots of techniques for begginers to advanced modelers with simple tips to create the effects you want. He sometimes uses tools that most of us don't have, and doesn't always explain their uses, (i.e. working w/ resin and superglue) but on the whole a Very informative book. I would suggest it for anyone who wants to get more out of their model than what comes in the box.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a comprehensive plane modelling guide, December 2, 1999

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Avi Chami - See all my reviews

This review is from: Detailing Scale Model Aircraft (Scale Modeling Handbook) (Paperback)

I liked the good organization of the book: cockpit, engines, landing gear, wiring, how to remove and reattach kit parts, etc. Several good techniques are taught on the book.

On the negative side, the book tends to leave on the reader the sensation that lots of specialized tools are needed for the hobby, and I regret the constant references to specific comercial firms.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hit and miss, January 5, 2000

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Paul K. Johnson (Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Detailing Scale Model Aircraft (Scale Modeling Handbook) (Paperback)

This book is good if you're the kind of modeler who wants to buy a lot of after-market accessories for your kits. Also, the author builds 1/32 scale aircraft almost exclusively. Smaller scales are completely ignored. Keeping these things in mind, the book will certainly be useful to persons who are doing this type of kit building. If you just want to do the best you can with what comes in the box, then buy a Paul Boyer book.