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Synopsis
Airfix is an iconic brand, with a wide range of models that include aircraft, ships, cars, and historical dioramas. This manual, produced in full collaboration with Airfix and Humbrol, is the ultimate modeler's guide. It covers techniques for all aspects of model making, from basic construction to applying decals and custom paint to super-detailing and customizing standard kits. Readers learn creative fixes for common challenges, even as they celebrate one of the hobby's most popular names.
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Jonathan Mock has been building plastic scale models for more than thirty years. After finishing art school in the 1980s, he worked in publishing as a graphic designer and contributed articles and artwork to modelling titles like Scale Aircraft Modelling, Scale Models International and Plastic Kit Constructor. Jonathan now works on a freelance basis, researching and designing decal artwork for Airfix along with producing work for other companies such as The Aviation Workshop, a job he describes as 'the perfect blend of my modelling, historical and artistic interests'.
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The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 1844861260
ISBN 13: 9781844861262
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling is the essential guide to getting the most out of this fascinating and rewarding hobby, explaining how to build scale models to suit all levels of modelling skill. With full colour photography throughout, the book covers the history of modelling and of the Airfix company, and shows how injection moulded kits are made. It then describes and reviews the major modelling scales, as well as outlining the range of paints, tools and accessories that are available. Chapters include guides to choosing a kit, tools for the job, painting, decals, conversions, figure-painting, dioramas and more. Common problems and how to solve them are addressed, and there is also a series of step-by-step construction projects, including expert builds of the F86 Sabre jet, the Aston Martin DBR9, a Panzer IV tank, the Airfix yeoman figure (reissued for the London 2012 Olympics), a Trafalgar class submarine and a scenic diorama. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003212136
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THE AIRFIX BOOK OF SCALE MODELLING
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Conway, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 1844861260
ISBN 13: 9781844861262
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. pp.176, illustrated in colour. Pictorial card covers with folding inner flaps. Almost as new. May require extra overseas shipping. Seller Inventory # 023480
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