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You can add a dash of creativity to your passion for battle equipment and vehicles to create unique miniature models. Osprey Modelling Books cover a vast range of techniques and subject matter and provide illustrated step-by-step guides to building, customizing and converting models. This brief list of their bestsellers has something on it for every modeler. Airbrush Painting Techniques by Jerry Scutts (Modelling Manual 6) This book explains airbrushing techniques through illustrations and in-depth explanations. Jerry Scutts elaborates on the intricacies of lightening and darkening techniques for the perfect camouflage and weathering effect. This book is the only title on this topic in the market. Modelling and Painting Figures by Jerry Scutts (Modelling Manual 8) One of the greatest aspirations of a modeler is creating the perfectly posed figure. This title describes how best to set up the figure and elaborates on painting facial expressions and clothing. Jerry Scutts covers scratch-building in detail and includes step-by-step photographs. Terrain Modelling by Richard Windrow (Modelling Masterclass) This title enables modelers to create aesthetically pleasing dioramas to display their modeling creations. Richard Windrow, one of the leading diorama modelers in the world, covers every possible variation of season, weather and terrain. Windrow provides images of his own creations and provides suggestions that can be applied to every period of history from Ancient Rome to the trenches of World War II. WWII Dioramas by Jerry Scutts (Modelling Manual 7) This book is for beginners interested in diorama modeling. WWII is still the most popular subject for diorama modelers, offering an opportunity experiment with burnt out buildings, weathered machines and soldiers. The M3/M5 Stuart Light Tank by Steven J. Zaloga (Osprey Modelling 4) The M3 and M5 Stuart were the most significant light tanks of the US Army, as well as many other allied armies, during World War II. The Stuarts were painted in a wide range of colorful camouflage schemes which added to their appeal. This title shows a number of ways to model this popular tank, covering construction, painting and weathering . Modelling US Army Tank Destroyers of WWII by Steven J. Zaloga (Osprey Modelling 13) This book focuses on tank destroyers, developed by the US Army as a response to blitzkrieg. They served in the Mediterranean, Pacific, and North-West Europe theatres, and were supplied to Allied armies. Steven Zaloga demonstrates techniques for modeling the M10, M18, M36, and M39 in 1/35th and 1/72nd scale. Modelling the P-40 by Brett Green (Osprey Modelling 15) One of the most widely used fighters of World War II, the P-40 was used by the American Volunteers Group in China, The Flying Tigers. With superb photographs and detailed lists of kits and accessories, Brett Green focuses on 1/32 ‘Flying Tiger' P-40B, RAAF Kittyhawk Mk. IV in 1/48, a TP-40N two seat trainer in 1/48, and RAF Kittyhawk in 1/72nd scale. Modelling the F/A-18 Hornet by Geoff Coughlin (Osprey Modelling 16) The McDonnell Douglas is the world's most advanced superiority attack aircraft and was recently used during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The first dedicated guide for Hornet modelers, this title provides a detailed guide to modeling the Hornet in 1/48th and 1/32nd scales. Panzer Modelling Revised Second Edition by Tony Greenland (Modelling Masterclass) This title covers techniques to create stunning masterpieces that bear the closest possible resemblance to the original. Greenland focuses on the reference sources, construction and conversion methods and artistic touches that are the prerequisites of creating an excellent model. There is a section on figure modeling and the latest manufacturer developments. World War 2 US Army Fighter Modelling by Jerry Scutts and Brett Green (Modelling Masterclass) This book covers the history of World War 2 US Army Fighters from Thunderbolts to Lightnings and Airacobras to Warhawks. Brett Green, founder of HyperScale.com and Jerry Scutts, author of 40 books on aviation modeling, provide detailed information on accessing top of the line kits, tools and materials. The book also contains an impressive selection of photographs of the best in WW2 aviation modeling. Modeling requires enthusiasm, and also diligence, perseverance and attentive to detail. Modeling books are essential for anyone seeking to attain perfection in their work and create enduring pieces of art. Visit your HobbyTown USA? store for these and other Osprey titles to create your own modeling magic. - Wes Hawkins Wes Hawkins has been building models since childhood and has been on the IPMS show circuit for the past eight years winning numerous awards for his painting skills. In addition to Hobby Outlook?, he currently writes for Airbrushtalk.com and CreatureScape Magazine. Visit his website at www.geocities.com/startoverwad HobbyTown USA

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