Detailing Scale Model Aircraft

by Mike Ashey

Teaches how to create accurate and realistic scale aircraft from scratchbuilding to painting. Includes simple techniques for adding interior and exterior details, removing seams, applying decals, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890242054
• ISBN13: 9780890242056
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

You could not find better than this book in modeling area.

I only make 1/72 scaled mordern airplane model. I've refered this book much although it devoed to 1/48 scale.Even you don't like aircraft modeling, It can help you to get an interest in the model aircraft.I will order other modeling books written by Mr.Ashey.

Disappointed

This book looks very good for someone building plastic model airplanes. It is worthless for a scratch builder of balsa models (which I am).

great ideas and tips for all

Mr. Ashey seems to know what he's talking about. This book covers a wide range of topics centered around altering and adding detail to your models. Lots of techniques for begginers to advanced modelers with simple tips to create the effects you want. He sometimes uses tools that most of us don't have, and doesn't always explain their uses, (i.e. working w/ resin and superglue) but on the whole a Very informative book. I would suggest it for anyone who wants to get more out of their model than what comes in the box.

a comprehensive plane modelling guide

I liked the good organization of the book: cockpit, engines, landing gear, wiring, how to remove and reattach kit parts, etc. Several good techniques are taught on the book.On the negative side, the book tends to leave on the reader the sensation that lots of specialized tools are needed for the hobby, and I regret the constant references to specific comercial firms.

One of the best hobby books for model aircraft I've seen

This book covers some interesting and unique modeling tips for construction, modification and painting model aircraft. Some of the tips and materials are so simple and obvious, one wonders why they weren't thought of before. An excellent book; I recommend it to any hobbyist who wants to produce authentic-looking model aircraft.