Friday, April 19, 2024

First World War Aircraft in Scale: Scratchbuilding in 1/144 Scale

 


First World War Aircraft in Scale: Scratchbuilding in 1/144 Scale

Will a member of the https://www.kampfgruppe144.com/phpBB3/index.php forum is proud to present this amazing publication show casing his skills./

examples of the content of this book can be seen Otto Kissenberth's Pfalz D.IIIa from Jasta 23b
The level of scratch building extends even to such areas as wire spoked wheels, demonstrating his skill and determination: Spoked Wheels


First World War Aircraft in Scale: Scratchbuilding in 1/144 Scale
Edited by: William Adair 

Pre-Order Price £21.00 
Standard Price  £30.00

**THIS BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISPATCH IN JULY 2024**
(Please refer to the Terms and Conditions of Pre-Order)

A masterclass in scratchbuilding and fine-scale modelmaking techniques, dedicated to 1/144 scale aircraft of the First World War.


**PUBLICATION DATE: JULY 2024**
 
  • The first book of its kind to focus exclusively on 1/144 scale First World War aircraft

  • The author adapts old techniques and devises new ways to create exquisite miniatures of well-known historic aircraft

  • Includes six individual projects crafted entirely by hand, with each step carefully explained and illustrated

  • Packed full of tips, advice and outstanding photographs

Featuring beautifully illustrated chapters on specific aircraft such as the Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2b, Airco DH.2 and Pfalz D.III, First World War Aircraft in Scale takes the reader from the initial inspiration and planning stages of scratchbuilding, all the way to cockpit detailing and the fine-tuning of engines and armaments.

William Adair brings his skills as a jewellery maker and gold and silversmith to the art of scale modelling, presenting easy-to-follow solutions for creating components such as struts, rigging, and assembly jigs, as well as specialised finishing techniques developed for small scales. Further tips are given on painting, weathering, creating custom markings, national insignia, and much more, as well as recommendations on tools, references and materials.

BOOK ISBN9781781559253
FORMAT235 x 165 mm
BINDINGPaperback
PAGES192 pages
PUBLICATION DATEJuly 2024
TERRITORYWorld
ILLUSTRATIONS266 colour illustrations

Tuesday, April 02, 2024

1/144 ABRAMS Tank Series U-Star


 

1/144 ABRAMS Tank Series U-Star

A new set of 1/144 M1A1/M1A2 Abrams this time from U-Star

UA-60029 M1A1

UA-60030 M1A2

UA-60031 M1A2 SEP V2

UA-60032 M1A2 TUSK 1

Source: 黑色的黑藻 @Kalinka_EutroP


These could sit next to your Pit-Road 1/144 M1A1/M1A2 Abrams?