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OS7523

Osprey Modelling Waffen SS Figures

This book explores the main patterns of Waffen-SS camouflage and dress and describes how to achieve these finishes in clear, step-by-step instructions. Advanced figure sculpting techniques, including conversions, are also featured, providing plenty of detail and diverse challenges to modellers of different abilities. Calvin Tan's superb base artwork and multi-layered painting technique are highlighted in this visually detailed, packed and engaging treatment of one of the most enduring, popular figure-modelling subject areas. The featured subjects include an SS-Sturmmann, an SS-Scharführer, and SS-Schütze, and a Panzergrenadier machine-gunner.  80 pages.

$17.99

OS7531

Osprey Modelling Fallschirmjager Figures

Covers the major items of Fallschirmjäger uniform and equipment with an emphasis on specially designed paratrooper items. Step-by-step instructions to recreate realistic figures with confidence and ease. Addresses face painting, complex camouflage, weathering, conversion techniques, vignette and diorama settings; 80 pages.

$17.99

OS MA0625

Osprey Modelling Manual: Terrain Modelling Masterclass

This title helps modellers who wish to display the results of their efforts to the best advantage in a diorama. This book provides detailed information on how to create many different types of terrain; the paints, glues, tools and materials that will be of help to the modeller; and how these can be obtained both in Europe and the USA. Illustrated with some 200 photographs and written by a master of diorama modelling with a lifetime's experience, this book provides the essential and invaluable guide to the materials and techniques needed to create top quality terrain for anywhere from Ancient Rome to the Western Front.

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$34.99

 

OS0975

Osprey Modeling Manual: Advanced Terrain Modeling

Advanced Terrain Modeling, Modeling Masterclass by Richard Windrow.  Covers everything from castles to the desruction wrought upon cities by modern warfare; explores the difficulties of creating a desert-scape, the handiwork to create the barb wire death traps of no-man's land, and the wilderness of a Russia in winter.  The seasons, environments, and historical periods all illustrated in over 200 step by step photograph's answering a modeler's "how-to" questions.  An invaluable guide to the materials and techniques needed to create top-quality modeling terrains.  192 pages. $27.99

KA 12136

How to Build Dioramas (New 2nd edition) by Shep Paine

Learn everything you need to know about making your dioramas look real! This fantastic revised edition will show you how with new projects, new photos, and expert tips. Includes painting, weathering, and detailing tips for figures, aircraft, vehicles, and more!  Size: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; Pages: 144;  Illustrations: 290 color photos; 41 Illustrations $24.99

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