Crowood Press - Modelling and Painting WWI Allied Figures

Crowood Press - Modelling and Painting WWI Allied Figures

This practical guide will enable the modeler to create their own realistic small-scale models from the period of The Great War, specifically those involving the forces, aviation and armored cars of Great Britain, the Commonwealth, France and Belgium. It also touches on other Allied Nations, Russia and Italy. With over 325 high quality photographs, this book covers what soldiers looked like in WW1, with actual clothing and equipment examples for use as reference. There are ‘step by step’ projects of figures and busts from concept to completion using a wide range of scales, mediums and materials. Each project is explained with an ‘Important Steps’ and ‘Key Points’ guide, plus painting palette recommendation. ‘How to’ illustrations demonstrating techniques and highlighting details are included as well as 'How to’ explanations of painting techniques to create realistic-looking skin, clothing and equipment textures like serge battledress and canvas webbing. Many tips are given on how to set up projects to ensure a modeler is ready to begin experimenting with an individual approach. Use these tips to help grow  confidence in sculpting, converting and painting WW1 projects.