Butler, Mike Modelling and painting World War I Allied Figures

This practical guide will enable you to create your own realistic small-scale models from the period of First World War, specifically those involving the forces, aviation and armoured cars of Great Britain, the Commonwealth, France and Belgium. It also touches on other Allied Nations, Russia and Italy. With over 325 high quality photographs, this book covers what soldiers looked like in WW1, with actual clothing and equipment examples for use as reference. There are "step by step" projects of figures and busts from concept to completion using a wide range of scales, mediums and materials. Each project is explained with an "Important Steps" and "Key Points" guide, plus painting palette recommendation. "How to" illustrations demonstrating techniques and highlighting details are included as well as "How to" explanations of painting techniques to create realistic-looking skin, clothing and equipment textures like serge battledress and canvas webbing. Many tips are given on how to set up your projects to ensure you are ready to begin experimenting with your own approach. Use these tips to help grow your confidence in sculpting, converting and painting your WW1 projects.

With over 325 high quality photographs, this book shows what soldiers looked like in the First World War, each with examples of clothing and equipment for reference. There are 'step by step' projects of figures and busts from conception to completion using a wide range of scales, media and materials. Each project is explained with a guide to "Important Steps" and "Key Points" as well as a painting palette recommendation. Illustrations to demonstrate techniques and emphasise details are included, as well as explanations of painting techniques to create realistic looking skin, clothing and equipment textures such as serge battlesuits and canvas fabrics. Lots of tips are given on how to create your own modelling projects to ensure you are ready to experiment with your own approach. Use these tips to improve your confidence when modelling, converting and painting your own World War 1 projects.