Modellers guides

Modelling guide aimed at moddelers' interested in prototypes and unbuilt projects of vechicles from the end of WWII. Historical informations, colour profiles, step by step builds and used techniques. Language: English, A4 format, 208 pages.

First issue of new AK Interactive magazine aimed at modellers' interested in wargaming. Scenarious, tactics, accessories, vechicles, figures and painting tips. Language: English, 88 pages.

Modelling guide. Ninth issue from the series of modelling guides aimed at the aircraft modellers. Techniques of the world's best modellers' explained step by step. English language, 68 pages.

The Weathering Magazine is the only magazine wholly devoted to painting and weathering plastic scale model kits. This issue focuses on an unusual topic for the title: ready made die cast models with plastic parts, which are available in almost endless variety of topics for painting and weathering. We'll show you some simple and more advanced techniques used while working with ready replicas and we'll point out the most common drawbacks of such models e.g. how to hide visible screws or removing the too thick layer of original paint. We will explain which techniques are most approperiate for locomotive in H0 scale, tracked tractors or collectible Star Wars figures. What is more we'll show you how to bring life to a racing car's model or excavator miniature and how to transform a small, toy bus into a realistic replica. We'll make a shiny fire engine an abandoned, junkyard vechicle and we'll paint a preassembled plane to make it look like a much more sophisticated model. As usual we present the techniques in an detailed "step by step" way, with detailed, high quality photographs and comprehensive descriptions that are done by the best modeller's in the world.

Third installment of the Extreme Reality series.Realism is usually the goal that we, as modellers, always want to achieve. Techniques, innovation, history, and imagination to make a piece of art from plastic or resin. It be comes challenging as we have to bear in mind the many details we must add, but these small details are the key to give our model its realistic appearance. This books shows how this realism can be achieved in scale modelling. Follow these talented artists through a journey from a model to real life. Divided in step by step articles showing you well known techniques or specific techniques only used on a single model. Extreme Reality is a book of masterpieces and it is mean for all of us who enjoy and love this great hobby, helping you to build your models but also offering the possibility to tell a history.

Photoetch have always been a difficult task for many modellers. It doesn’t matter which modelling branch you choose, possibly you want to boost your modelling to a next level of detailing. The talented artists from the AK Learning Series and the expert Adam Wilder drives you on a journey through the secrets and techniques used for working with photeoetched parts. Don’t miss the oportunity to know how this pieces are made or how many uses can be given to this material. It will be much easier, after reading this book, to work with photoech and even do our frst steps in soldering. 88 pages.

Numer dziewiąty poradnika dla modelarzy zainteresowanych budową dioram, technikami malowania, weatheringu itp modeli czołgów oraz innych pojazdów . Druk doskonałej jakości ,bogato ilustrowany, techniki wyjaśnione krok po kroku. 88 stron, język angielski.

Steel Series volume 2. A work entirely devoted to the Sd.kfz.171 Panther tank.
Fun and easily referenced sourcebook where you can visually analyze and distinguish the main versions of the Panther, from the initial models to the final production variants. The brief introduction includes some historical notes about the design and development process of the vehicle. All of this with high-quality photographs that clearly show details not seen before in any other publication dedicated to the Panther tank.
• Complete color guide with information about both the interior and exterior colors used on the Panther.
• 29 fully detailed color profiles with camouflage and markings for all the Panther versions.
• 62 pages, with more than 154 high quality photographs including rarely seen details.

The definitive AFV modeling encyclopedia from the hands of Mig Jiménez, creator of FAQ 1, FAQ 2 and many of the best-selling books in the history of modeling, and a team of the best AFV modelers from all over the world under his direction.

In this fifth volume of the AFV Encyclopedia, we´ll examine in detail how to make the Final Steps necessary to finish our AFV models in an attractive and realistic manner.

Throughout 160 pages and more than 800 large photos, Volume 5 explains step by step and in detail, the techniques used to finish all types of complementary details and add the critical final touches that will bring the model to life.

Volume No. 5 features in-depth explanations about how to tackle the painting and weathering process of tracks, car and truck wheels, exhaust pipes, tools, tow cables, personal weapons and machine guns, antennas, as well as clear parts for periscopes and sights. The modeler will also learn how to paint and weather all kinds of wooden items such as ammunition and supplies boxes; pieces of gear made of metal like water, fuel and oil cans, fabric elements such as canvas, flags, and mantlet covers. Finally, we will thoroughly cover natural elements like rocks, earth, fallen leaves, small branches, and grass. In addition, there is a gallery with pictures of the main models used in the encyclopedia and a chart with the most important techniques used for each example for quick reference.

The techniques shown in the encyclopedia are described with highly informative text and numerous pictures illustrating the process with extensive and easy to follow details. This encyclopedia is the definitive tool for the workbench of any AFV aficionado. Don´t miss the fifth and final installment of this comprehensive encyclopedia!

 

Przełomowa encyklopedia technik modelarskich, wykorzystywanych w modelarstwie pancernym, autorstwa Miga Jiméneza, twórcy „FAQ” 1 i 2, bestsellerowych książek w historii modelarstwa, a także najlepszych modelarzy pancernych z całego świata, pracujących pod jego kierunkiem. W piątym tomie Encyklopedii szczegółowo przeanalizujemy, jak wykonać ostatnie kroki niezbędne do ukończenia naszych modeli pojazdów pancernych w atrakcyjny i realistyczny sposób. Na 160 stronach ilustrowanych ponad 800 wysokiej jakości zdjęciami, Tom 5 wyjaśnia krok po kroku techniki używane do pomalowania detali i dodania ostatecznych efektów, które ożywią model.

W Tomie 5 szczegółowo opisano jak poradzić sobie z procesem malowania i postarzania gąsienic, kół samochodów i ciężarówek, rur wydechowych, narzędzi, lin holowniczych, broni osobistej i karabinów maszynowych, anten, a także oszklenia peryskopów i celowników. Modelarz nauczy się także malowania i nanoszenia śladów eksploatacji na wszelkiego rodzaju przedmiotach drewnianych, takich jak skrzynie amunicyjne, pokażemy, jak podejść do malowania przedmiotów z metalu, takich jak kanistry na wodę, paliwo, puszki oleju, elementów z materiału takich jak plandeki, flagi i osłony jarzma. Na koniec dokładnie omówimy naturalne elementy występujące w przyrodzie, takie jak skały, ziemia, opadłe liście, małe gałęzie i trawa. Ponadto na końcu książki znajdziecie galerię ze zdjęciami głównych modeli używanych w encyklopedii oraz tabelę z najważniejszymi technikami zastosowanymi w każdym przykładzie dla szybkiej informacji.

Procesy przedstawione w tej encyklopedii składają się z opisów i zdjęć, bardzo precyzyjnie pokazujących każdy krok. Wydawnictwo jest zatem niezbędnym przewodnikiem, istotnym narzędziem na biurku czy stole warsztatowym wszystkich fanów modeli pojazdów pancernych. Całość encyklopedii to 5 tomów, traktujących o różnych zagadnieniach modelarstwa. Język polski.

Poradnik dla modelarzy firmowany przez AK Interactive. Poradnik niniejszy jest poświęcony w całości wodnosamolotom i łodziom latającym. Techniki malowania, weatheringu itp. tajniki warsztatu najlepszych modelarzy. Druk doskonałej jakości, mnóstwo kolorowych fotografii. 76 stron, język angielski.

We will fully enter into the most complete modality of modeling knowing and discovering techniques, materials, tricks, and a lot of ideas and inspiration in anessential book for all modelers. 140 pages. A4.

Building, Detailing & Painting small scale models. 94 pages. Assembly, detailing and painting of 1:72 scale vehicles. A little gem. This unique book will show the modeler the secrets and tricks of building, detailing and painting small scale vehicles. The usual quality of AK publications at the service of the smallest scale. The level of detail of the works and the photos will make us doubt many times of the scale but all this is 1:72.

The Weathering Aircraft Magazine, your publication of choice entirely focused on painting and weathering techniques for aircraft models, launches its eighth issue. This time we focus in how to paint, weather, and mimic water effects on this unique class of aircraft, seaplanes. For this we will show you different techniques used to simulate chipped paint, salt residue, rust, and accumulations of dirt and algae. All types of paints and products are used: filters, washes, nature effects, pigments, chipping fluids... everything necessary to achieve a variety of different finishes. We even have an article devoted to representing water itself, an essential element that we must master when working with this type of plane. As always, this magazine explains with detailed “step by step” articles, how to create the details and effects of an operative seaplane as illustrated through high quality photos and concise descriptions by some of the finest modelers in the world. 68 pages.

The new book, special for USN enthusiasts and for modellers in general, a deep view of the most emblemathic jets selected by Daniel zamarbide for this book with an imressive gallery of real jets by Ioannis Lekas. Yo can seen the most modern techniques to apply in your modern jets and a lot of ideas. In this book the modeler will see all effects of painting and improvements on different jets of the USN.

The most exhaustive guide for civil modellers even published, containing all the modern techniques that the modeler needs, raise your modelling to the very highest level. This title is suited for beginners and the advanced modeller alike. The book has 360 pages, more than 1900 colour photographs. FAQ´s books are not usual books of questions and answers, are much more, are guides where the modeller can follow step by step how to build, improve, paint a model and solve all problems during the process. The large focus here is on building, fnishes and weathering though it also features some really cool chapters on composition in dioramas and vignettes.

English. 100 pages. Throughout this first guide of 100 pages the modeler will find inspiration for the next project and the complement for the new kits of many brands. The book contains high quality color renderings showing the many camouflage patterns used on these vehicles by Egyptian, Jordanian , Algerian, Syrian , or Israel armies in this period. A special section in white photographs where can be seen Arab vehicles captured in Yom Kippur by IDF, and also a chapter about surviving vehicles and Israel Sherman variants.

AMMO by Mig Jimenez is proud to publish Jamie Haggo's first modelling book.  Jamie is well known for his highly realistically weathered aircraft models and in this book he will show in step by step detail how he achieves his results.  The book covers basic building methods which will enhance the final model through cockpit painting and weathering to various base coat applications followed by loads of hints, tips and techniques on turning a clean looking model into a well weathered piece.  The final chapter describes in detail a stunning 1:32 Post Apocalyptic OV-10 Bronco utilising all the processes described in the book in order to produce a unique looking aircraft.

The book is aimed at both new modellers and experienced modellers looking to improve or just get that kick of inspiration; there's something for everyone in the packed 240 pages.

Contents

• Tools and products
• Airframe preparation
• Cockpits
• Distressed paint camouflages and base coats
• Faded markings
• Metal chipping and distressed top coats
• Winter chipping, white wash
• Dirty top coats
• Battle damage
• Final weathering; dirty, oil, smoke, muck and grime
• Kittyhawk OV-10 Bronco "Death Punch"