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Airbrushing and Finishing Scale Models (Modelling Masterclass) |  | Author: Brett Green
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 61415
Media: Spiral-bound
Edition: Spi
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 8.2 x 1
ISBN: 1846031990
Dewey Decimal Number: 745
EAN: 9781846031991
ASIN: 1846031990
Publication Date: September 23, 2008
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Product Description
A convincing paint finish is essential for any model, be it military or civilian, aircraft, vehicles, figures or even background items such as terrain or buildings - and good airbrushing and finishing techniques can be the key to creating a superior model. Over the last few years there have been huge strides made in the development of airbrushes, paints and thinners, and consequently, this new book will provide up-to-date practical information and illustrated techniques to take full advantage of these new technologies.
Brett Green details the prerequisites of airbrushing, including the different types of spray equipment and air sources available, offering advice on appropriate thinners, paint ratios and air pressures to ensure the most appropriate paint coverage across a range of different airbrushing applications. He then examines various airbrushing techniques across a wide range of models. Ten step-by-step, illustrated case studies ranging from heavily weathered military aircraft to pristine, high gloss motor vehicles, science fiction models, fantasy figures, groundwork and buildings will complete this in-depth guide to getting the best results on your models.
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Excellent quality product March 19, 2009
T. Clark (Shreveport, LA)
I ordered this book for my boyfriend as a Valentine's gift after he bought himself a model airplane. He loved the book! Said it was full of useful information. He particularly was interested in the info on airbrushing. I loved the quality of the book. It comes in a kind of binder format with thick colorful pages that will definitely withstand much wear. Also their are lots of helpful illustrations. I suggest this book for anyone who is interested in expanding upon their scale model hobby.
From fundamentals to advanced techniques November 14, 2008
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Joining others in Osprey's 'Masterclass' series from professional modelers who share their experiences, this survey is perfect for any working with models, and provides a in-depth guide to creating a realistic, solid paint finish for any kind of model from military to civilian crafts. The basics of airbrush use are explored from fundamentals to advanced techniques, freehand, and masking. A lay-flat spiral bound hardcover with spine lettering makes it particularly valuable to practicing home modelers.
Airbrushing and Finishing Scale Models October 24, 2008
Pigant (Baltimore,Md USA)
Great book!!!!!Really informative,step by step instructions from beginning to end.Lots of hints ,and techniques.A great book for the novice and the Pro.
Airbrushing October 20, 2008
Jose E. Roshardt
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very informative, easy to read, and with useful tips. It is helping me a lot to improve my airbrushing skills.
 A good book, but much more on application than technique. October 3, 2008
J. Hand (southern Indiana)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I just finished reading this book and am still forming an opinion of it. I expected a bit more on the technique of using an air brush, meaning how to physically hold it and maneuver it. Instead, it shows various models, mostly aircraft, in various stages of being painted. While I did pick up a few tips applying masks and such, the actual information pertaining to what I was looking for was scant. Maybe I read more into the title than it suggested. The pictures are all superb and well sequenced. Instructions were fairly clear, but the author confuses air flow and air pressure in the compressor section as so many others also do. I likely still would have bought this book had I looked through it all beforehand. However, if the title was simply Finishing Scale Models it would have more accurately defined the contents.
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