Modelling the Tiger I (Osprey Modelling) [Paperback]

Gary Edmundson (Author), David Parker (Author), Steve Van Beveren (Author), Ned Dinesh (Author), Darren Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Osprey Modelling | Publication Date: July 24, 2007

The Tiger has proved to be one of the most popular modelling subjects of all time, with a vast and ever-increasing range of kits, aftermarket products and references available. Probably the most famous tank of World War II, the Tiger was designed in response to the German Army's fighting experience in Western Europe, North Africa and Russia. Armed with the most powerful German gun, the famous 88mm, the Panzer VI Tiger was intended to dominate the battlefield from the East to the West.

In this book, some of the world's most talented modellers cover six separate Tiger projects, their work illustrated by a collection of step-by-step color photographs detailing everything from insignia to battle damage in a variety of combat theaters to illustrate the Tiger's full wartime experience. With varying degrees of difficulty, this will appeal to both experienced modelling enthusiasts and newcomers attempting their first project.

Editorial Reviews

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"Osprey's Modelling series shows how advanced modelers use their knowledge, skills and expertise to create incredibly and correctly detailed models of all sorts... Each book discusses how a variety of model kits are used to make authentic looking WWII vehicles... If you are looking for books that provide the high detailing to take your miniatures to the next level, you should check these books out." -Michael Koznarsky, Historical Miniature Gamer (Issue 11)

"The variety of authors allows the reader to view a number of different styles and techniques, each arriving at a pleasing and impressive model... After reading it, you feel as if nothing in the modeling world is impossible to do. As such it will prove to be an inspirational book to all lovers of the Tiger I. Recommended." -Rob Baumgartner, missing-lynx.com (July 2007)

"This all results in another superlative book in the Osprey Modelling series and one can see why these books are so popular." -Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (July 2007)

"The book is superbly compiled from the work of five different authors and tied together in a logical and easily-understandable manner by the Editor...The first AFV Modeling title in several months from Osprey Publishing. Like the other books in the series, this promises to be an invaluable source of both inspiration and some highly applicable techniques." -Jim Rae, Armorama (August 2007)

About the Author

Gary Edmundson was born in Sunderland in 1956. At the age of ten he emigrated with his family to Canada. He is currently settled in Fort Saskatchewan, working in the chemical industry as an analyser technician. An initial interest in military aviation led to building military models and Gary is now a regular contributor to military modeling magazines. The author lives in Alberta, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (July 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846031702
• ISBN-13: 978-1846031700
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #529,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars As good as it gets, but let down by the very limiting format Osprey uses, September 7, 2007

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Michael Rinaldi (Pasadena, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Modelling the Tiger I (Osprey Modelling) (Paperback)

I own nearly every one of the Modelling Manual titles produced because I love the work presented, the inspiration I gain, and there are always great tips and ideas to skim from each work. However, the small size severely limits photo size and text amount, thus minimizing instead of maximizing the potential of this series. This title in particular uses the most recent kit releases, aftermarket accessories, and latest info regarding the Tiger I tank. Limited in scope and detail by the overly strict Osprey format, this is otherwise an excellent session on how to super detail the 1/35 Dragon Tiger I kits. While I love David Parker's Tamiya 1/16 version (and nothing against his superb piece), I found it an odd addition from a scale modelling perspective and was disappointed to not see any of the new 1/48 kits attempted or a rework of the older 1/35 Tamiya kit (which still occupy a large portion of modeler's shelves). With Alex Clark's equally impressive Tiger in 1/72 title I guess the 1/48 guys are out of luck. With that said, however, any of these techniques and ideas can be easily applied across any scale and kit.

I am finding more and more today as I build my own models that these manuals are best used in conjunction with more dedicated reference like the Actung Panzer series from Japan or "The Modeler's Guide to the Tiger Tank" from Ampersand Pub., which go much, much further into the specific details and their relative time tables regarding each variant. The real strength of these Osprey titles is that it shows the modeler to a good extent what is needed to achieve the best in accuracy and detail and this is born true with this Tiger I title. To physically see what is required on each model to arrive at said result is still very helpful to the end user and as such are good to have on the book shelf.

Highly recommended for the intermediate to advanced crowd (and very inspirational for those just getting started if not a little intimidating), but it is time for Osprey to rethink the format and expand the graphics and layouts to maximize the potential from each modeler. A boatload of work has gone into these models with too few photos that are too small with much too abbreviated text to really delve into the how and why of each build. A strong 4 out of 5 mainly for the shear modeling talent presented, a superb choice of authors whose work is undoubtedly some of the best in the world. Bravo guys, great job.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A survey which will appeal to military libraries and crafts collections alike., September 2, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Modelling the Tiger I (Osprey Modelling) (Paperback)

G. Edmundson, D. Ned, D. Parker, D. Thompson and S. VanBeveren's MODELLING THE TIGER I contributes to the 'Osprey Modelling' series offering modelers expect advice on how to model the Riger I, the most famous tank of World War II. Discussions of kits, after market products and history feature six different projects in a survey which will appeal to military libraries and crafts collections alike.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice for this Tiger I fan, November 16, 2007

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Dennis Tennant "dtshooter" (Tidewater, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Modelling the Tiger I (Osprey Modelling) (Paperback)

Owning more than my share of the Osprey Modelling series, this is one of their better efforts. Edmundson is a master modeler and the various projects detailed in this book are both inspiring and instructional. A must-have for armor modelers out there.