Modelers Bible?

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Modelers Bible?

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 9:45 PM

Had an interesting question that I hope you guys could help me out here. I know that there are magazines and extensive online communities tailored for modelers... but I was just wondering if there are any recommended books that can almost be deemed scripture to the modeler. I bound resource that takes you through, inside and out all the techniques of modeling, from painting to sanding to detailing to decals, EVERYTHING.

Is there anything that you guys recommend?

Thanks!

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gburdon

Member since
January 2003
From: Burlington, Ontario Canada

Posted by gburdon on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 12:01 AM

tallguylehigh;

"The Modelmaker's Handbook" by Albert Jackson and David Day.

I bought mine from eBay. It covers pretty much everything, some of the highlights are:

Figures - Posing and reposing figures, how to sculpt and cast your own
Vehicles - Military/Civilian, Trains, Aircraft, Ships
Dioramas - Groundwork, Trees, Structures, Water
Remote Control Models are even covered
Painting and assembling tips
Weathering
Seam filling
Making accessories for vehicles
Painting

And the list goes on. This is one I would put into a "Bible" category, but like the true Bible my reference shelf has many books.

Cheers;

Gregory

VETERAN - (Noun) - Definition - One who signed a blank cheque as: “Payable to The People of Canada, Up To and Including My Life."

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Thursday, January 26, 2006 9:10 AM

Shep Paine's "How to Build Dioramas" is one of the best....I would also add Richard Windrow's "Terrain Modeling" book as it covers anything you would ever want to do-- from trees to snow and ice to deserts!

Mike

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 11:58 AM

Not that this totally applies to this thread but I do have a question. Does anyone have any creative ideas for what to do with all of those used instructions from your kits??? I thought about compiling a notebook or something. A better idea might be to throw them away. Any suggestions??

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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 12:14 PM

Maybe an issue with copyrights, but I thought about scanning them and putting them up on my website so other people can refer to them if they lost theirs, or take a peek to before they purchase.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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gburdon

Member since
January 2003
From: Burlington, Ontario Canada

Posted by gburdon on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 3:42 PM

Emo1 wrote:
Not that this totally applies to this thread but I do have a question. Does anyone have any creative ideas for what to do with all of those used instructions from your kits??? I thought about compiling a notebook or something. A better idea might be to throw them away. Any suggestions??

Emo 1;

I keep my instruction sheets. Some of the reference material on them does not always get reprinted on a later re-release. Also I have used duplicate ones as wokbench liners for painting on prior to building my spraybooth. I have also seen a friend use them to make wallpaper for his modelling room. The book idea is a good one too. You could easily store them in a 3-Ring binder filled with page protectors. Just slip the sheet into a page protector and organize according to whatever index method you choose. Either, scale, country, type, era, etc. etc.

Hope this helps.

Cheers;

Gregory

VETERAN - (Noun) - Definition - One who signed a blank cheque as: “Payable to The People of Canada, Up To and Including My Life."

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 2, 2006 9:17 AM

Neat ideas Gregory! You have given me some good ideas to think about. I am just a pack rat and hate to throw anything away Big Smile [:D]

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Thursday, February 2, 2006 11:03 AM

Jeeves wrote:
Shep Paine's "How to Build Dioramas" is one of the best....I would also add Richard Windrow's "Terrain Modeling" book as it covers anything you would ever want to do-- from trees to snow and ice to deserts!

It is a great resource, and if you will build dios, a must have. However, the book is very descriptive literally, but does not contain many (or any) step-by-step how-tos.

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Sunday, February 5, 2006 10:02 AM

gburdon wrote:

Emo1 wrote:
Not that this totally applies to this thread but I do have a question. Does anyone have any creative ideas for what to do with all of those used instructions from your kits??? I thought about compiling a notebook or something. A better idea might be to throw them away. Any suggestions??

Emo 1;

I keep my instruction sheets. Some of the reference material on them does not always get reprinted on a later re-release. Also I have used duplicate ones as wokbench liners for painting on prior to building my spraybooth. I have also seen a friend use them to make wallpaper for his modelling room. The book idea is a good one too. You could easily store them in a 3-Ring binder filled with page protectors. Just slip the sheet into a page protector and organize according to whatever index method you choose. Either, scale, country, type, era, etc. etc.

Hope this helps.

Cheers;

Gregory

That is a really good idea. I am really liking the wallpaper idea to, now if I can just talk the little lady into it Big Smile [:D]

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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