Professional Modelmaking: A Handbook of Techniques and Materials for Architects and Designers [Paperback]

Norman Trudeau (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823040984
• ISBN-13: 978-0823040988
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #891,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for any modelmaker., October 22, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Professional Modelmaking: A Handbook of Techniques and Materials for Architects and Designers (Paperback)

I am a professional modelmaker. Initially I was glad to find anything written about the craft as a profession. After reading through it more than a couple of times, I beleive it to be a well written book. It is very informative, with its "hands on" way of explaining a topic. It is also filled with great photos. I highly reccommend this book to students or anyone interested in the design or engineering fields.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 'Handbook' for design modeling..., March 24, 2004

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This review is from: Professional Modelmaking: A Handbook of Techniques and Materials for Architects and Designers (Paperback)

This text does prove and excellent `handbook' covering a wide variety of modeling techniques. While Trudeau does not tend to go into great detail, its treatment of each subject is practical and clearly presented. Though the examples may not provide new insight "for Architects" using traditional modeling materials (i.e. chipboard or foam core) it is certainly a valuable resource for product designers or other design professionals working in more involved mediums where such supporting texts are few and far between.

Overall an good resource, especially for students interested in accelerating their model making experience.

20 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars an architect's opinion, August 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Professional Modelmaking: A Handbook of Techniques and Materials for Architects and Designers (Paperback)

I chose this book to help with a new model, and because the book's title claims it is "for Architects." The actual information for architects is meager and sophomoric. The book appears to focus more on sculptural models for product designers. Despite its title, this book had nothing to offer me.