Rinaldi Studio Press - Technique Guide Series 01 Chipping

Rinaldi Studio Press modeling guide – modern reductive chipping techniques

Rinaldi Studio Press TG/01 CHIPPING is the first volume of the Technique Guide series, dedicated to teaching modern reductive chipping techniques in scale modeling. Written by Michael Rinaldi, the book combines technical instruction with artistic insight into realistic paint wear and surface damage.

• Title: Technique Guide Series 01 – Chipping
• Author: Michael Rinaldi
• Publisher: Rinaldi Studio Press
• Series: Technique Guide (TG Series)
• Pages: 304
• Format: soft cover, 6 × 6 in (15 × 15 cm)
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-0-9883363-7-7

This guide explains reductive chipping as a controlled process of removing upper paint layers to reveal the base coat beneath, closely replicating real-world wear. The technique typically involves the use of chipping fluids or hairspray, water activation, and various tools to achieve realistic and varied results.

The book features 27 unique projects covering a wide range of subjects, including armored vehicles, aircraft, civilian vehicles, railway rolling stock, and science fiction or mecha models. Each project is presented through detailed step-by-step photography, supported by RSP’s signature dual-text “How / Why” layout and additional video tutorials accessible via QR codes.

Michael Rinaldi’s methodology emphasizes not only how to create chipping effects, but why they should appear in specific areas, based on operational history, environment, and material behavior. This approach encourages critical thinking and helps modelers achieve convincing, non-repetitive finishes.

About the Technique Guide series and Rinaldi Studio Press

The Technique Guide series by Rinaldi Studio Press, produced in partnership with AMMO of Mig, is designed as a professional-level reference for scale modelers. Each volume focuses on a specific technique, combining high-quality visual documentation with clear, structured instruction to support both learning and creative development.