Another great little purchase i found at Book Depository for a crazy price delivered to my door step! Books in Australia are little on the pricey side so i am amazed at the low cost of on line books that are shipped for free to the Southern hemisphere. I think most of the time i enjoy the building, modelling and painting parts of our hobby more than any of the playing. But then i guess some of the time my opinion changes. This book definitely inspires me in the building and modelling section, and will do the same for you too.
Alex Clark is a very talented and skillful model maker and he does his best in the book to pass some of his knowledge onto the rest of us to help us improve and learn in our own missions, whatever they may be. The first thing that caught my eye is the awesome number of brilliant models illustrated throughout the book. There are also many excellent photos detailing all the tips and tricks that Alex writes about. Aimed totally at modellers in 1/72 or 20mm scale this was perfect for me. Everything is covered from building, converting, and detailing all the way through to painting, weathering, finishing and basing. So whether you are making models for wargaming, display or just for fun there will be something in here for you. Definitely inspiring stuff and a volume that you will go back to again and again. Some of Alex’s finished models are so good you will be surprised they are not bigger than 1/72 scale. I would highly recommend anyone with an interest in World War Two or later vehicles to pick a copy up!
Very good review. I guess quite a few modellers will go out and buy this.
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You’re definitely a bad influence! I’ve just ordered myself a copy, so looking forward to seeing it! Thanks for posting a review!
John
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Ha ha glad you went out and bought a copy John. Its a good book with lots of insights and just inspiring photos. As a modeller wargamer i know i will never paint like this or buy an airbrush but still a great source of inspiration to get better.
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hey John did you get your copy yet? Interested to know what you thought?
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I bought a copy and thoroughly enjoyed. An inspiration to achieve heights of modeler that will never be achievable.
David
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Yes David thats how i felt too. Made my skills look pedestrian. But inspiring me to do better!!!
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