World War 2 Luftwaffe Fighter Modelling [Hardcover]

Geoff Coughlin (Author), Geoff Coughlan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Modelling Masterclass | Publication Date: July 25, 2000

This book sets out to provide a practical reference for the modeller and complement the vast array of historical reference material that already exists for this period. Many different techniques are covered, including dry-brushing, washes, weathering, types of paints, the tools of the trade and many more essential tips.

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About the Author

Geoff Coughlin has been building scale models for over twenty years. He is known to many in the hobby through articles that regularly appear in popular magazines: these include Tamiya Model Magazine International and Scale Models International. The subjects featured in these journals cover practically every aspect of building scale aircraft models from biplane vac-forms such as the Aeroclub Gloster Gauntlet to the stunning Tamiya F-15E Strike Eagle and Revell / Monogram He 111. He is now in his sixth year as a contributor. Geoff has just finished writing a book about building the new Tamiya Fairey Swordfish aimed specifically at the modeller. This is his first book for Osprey.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing; 1 edition (July 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841760609
• ISBN-13: 978-1841760605
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.6 x 11.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,800,753 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners, January 24, 2001

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John L. USMC "onezero" (Chicago, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World War 2 Luftwaffe Fighter Modelling (Hardcover)

I should have saved my money.

Don't get me wrong - it's an excellent book - a treasure trove, in fact, of techniques and tips. If you're an intermediate or beginner modeler, this is an excellent resource. Coughlin spends a good deal of time walking through the real basics - from figuring out what you want to do to making the piles of parts in the box come together into something that looks like a plane. His explanations are clear, concise and easy to follow, and everything is well illustrated with clear pictures of exactly what he's talking about. Though the focus of the book is Luftwaffe fighters, the information can be applied to almost any genre of scale modeling.

For me, this was a less than optimal expenditure of hard earned hobby moolah because I have a rather large library of books that do the same thing. Yes, I learned some new things and got a few ideas from the book, but I could have - should have - done that by borrowing from a library. The one thing I specifically wanted to learn about - spraying those mottles and complex squiggle patterns - is NOT covered (several references are made to Chapter 6 comntaining an explanation, but I never found one there).

Ah, well. Regardless of skill level, any aircraft modeler can find something of value in this book. I'd highly recommend it to beginners as a primer and reference. However, those of us who have been building for a while, and already have extensive piles of hobby-related publications, should probably pass it up.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good deal,, August 23, 2001

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Guido Azzari (Guatemala) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World War 2 Luftwaffe Fighter Modelling (Hardcover)

This book, is really a good source of tips and suggestions to improve your skills in modelling very fast. Easy, clear comments, and exceptional photos. I strongly recommend it

Guido Azzari Guatemala City. C.A.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, December 19, 2000

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Max (Bic, Québec Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World War 2 Luftwaffe Fighter Modelling (Hardcover)

This book is so interesting. It covers all the essentials aspects of fighter modeling, and is for everyone, from the beginner to the more advanced modeler. I learned a lot of new tips reading it, even if i've been building planes for 8 years. It's a must for all luftwaffe fan. The tips can also be used for any other aircraft, from any nationality. The book is also all in color, with a LOT of pictures and a good quality paper, all this for a low price. Get it!