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  • Member since
    February 2007
Creating Space
Posted by mitsdude on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:57 AM

I've discovered a really fantastic book for those of you interested in real space models.

Its titled "Creating Space" by Mat Irvive. I bought a copy from an Amazon dealer for about $13 delivered. Used but in new condition. Its pretty current having a copyright of 2003.

Its not a how to book but rather a history or compliation of model kits that are real space related.

Lots of memory jarring (for me) pictures. For me there were several "hey, I use to have that" moments. 

Incidentially for the forum member asking about the V2 there is an entire section on various releases of this rocket.

I've had this book for a week and I'm already on my second read through.

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Colorado Springs, CO
Posted by veedubb67 on Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:27 PM

I picked up Creating Space a couple of years ago - fantastic reference book! Make sure you also get Scale Spacecraft Modelling. I had the fortune of meeting Mat last year at iHobby Expo in Chicago. Really nice chap. We've traded a few emails about the two books and I've even written a review of them for Aerospace Modeler (hopefully out soon).

 Rob

  • Member since
    February 2007
Posted by mitsdude on Friday, February 22, 2008 12:33 AM

I do have a copy of Scale Spacecraft Modelling. Its a great companion book.

Now if I only had the time to practice the techniques examined in that book.

The Schiffer Pub Ltd books on Revell and Aurora are also nice. There is a Monogram one but I havent found it at the price point I want to pay. I regularly check Addall and Bestbookbuys but its consistantly close to $30 or more.

 

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