This is the second book in the "Theme Collection" of a special edition by "Scale Model Handbook", offering previously published articles from the "Editions Collection" where the content is dedicated to a common theme. This second book is about knights, especially those who participated in the period covering the nine Crusades in the Holy Land, which is a popular subject for miniature figure modellers. Future titles in this new series will feature carefully chosen articles, grouped together into specific themes. The books are produced using a high quality digital printing process giving excellent quality illustrations, using 300g matt laminated velvet paper for the covers, with 150g velvet paper inside and all perfect bound with a special glue!
Overview of the figures presented here: A Knight of the Holy Sepulchre (54 mm (1:32)); "Fratres Militiae", 13th century. Realistic painting of metal, leather and black fabric (54 mm (1:32)); knight errant, 15th century. Painting of an equestrian figure with acrylic and oil colours (75 mm (1:24)); Knights Templar. Painting of a bust of a medieval knight with different materials, textures and weathering effects (180 mm (1:10)); crusader on horseback. Painting of a crusader with oil colours (54 mm (1:32)); Knights Templar, 12th century. Painting of a medieval figure (90 mm (1:20)); modelling of a bust of a 14th century knight on a large scale. A masterpiece for commercial purposes using polymer clay and other materials (180 mm (1:10)).
Group
Books (first-hand)
Title
Scale Model Handbook. Theme Collection. Volume 2: Knights & Crusaders in Scale
Details
English text, paperback, many colour photos, large format. 80 pages.