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Oils in modelling 10,95 €

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:25:09 +0200

Discover how to master oil paint techniques to realistically depict a wide variety of surfaces and effects on models. Learn to control texture, light, and color through methods that will allow you to achieve deep, lifelike finishes.
Throughout this 18th installment of the Learning series, you will explore the unique characteristics of oils, their drying times, and their versatility, as well as step-by-step methods for recreating complex visual effects. A practical guide designed for both beginners and modelers looking to refine their technique and give their work greater expressiveness.

Realistic Leather & Canvas in modelling 10,95 €

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:25:09 +0200

Discover how to realistically depict fabrics such as canvas, burlap or tarpaulin fabric, and learn how to control their painting using techniques that achieve an authentic finish. Leather, often found in figures and in various elements of vehicles, also has distinctive visual characteristics that can be reproduced using various techniques detailed in this book.

Inks in Modelling 10,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:20:30 +0200

This is the 16th edition in the "AK Learning" series, and the work presents the whole range of techniques and possibilities for using inks in model making with richly illustrated step-by-step instructions with colour photos.

This second volume is dedicated to ships with complex finishes.

Modelling from Scratch. Styrene Manual 10,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:14 +0200

For most modelers, this hobby means using commercial kits. Once you master different techniques, you start looking for ways to customize your models, to make them look different or build parts from scratch. Scratchbuilding offers us the opportunity to make a unique model and becomes a style of modeling that is enjoyable in its own right.
This book in the "Learning Series" collection shows ideas on how to conceive and plan your projects, and ways to approach them, focusing especially on the use of styrene.

Each volume focuses on a specific theme, from vehicles to figures, and provides
the reader with a wide range of knowledge and techniques to help hone their skills.
This first volume is dedicated to aircraft from different themes with different decorations.

Painting Animal Figures 10,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:14 +0200

In this installment of the AK "Learning series", we are going to see how animals play an important role in a scene, either as an element to help identify scale, to help tell a story or simply as an individual figure.
Animal figures can be commercial references or animals made by us for the occasion from a variety of materials. Whether they are common animals or exotic, dangerous, even extinct species, we will always need references before starting the project and, above all, when approaching the painting process.

This theme of animals would be enough for many volumes of the series but we have decided to synthesize it in this number 14 and let you apply these techniques to other animals, adapting the colors and studying real references.

Weathering Pencil Techniques 10,95 €

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:45:06 +0200

Discover the characteristics of weathering pencils for modeling, from their manufacture to their different uses. Some of the best artists show us how to use them, both dry and wet, with various colors and applications depending on the type of model being finished. This book is lavishly illustrated with step-by-step photos and descriptive text that explains, in-depth, the secrets and techniques of using pencils. Within these pages you will find interesting and very useful information to apply to your projects in any scale.

This book is richly illustrated with step-by-step photos and a descriptive text that explains in detail the secrets and techniques of using weathering pencils. On these pages, the reader will find interesting and very useful information that can be applied to their own modelling projects, regardless of scale.

Painting Female Figures 10,95 €

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:45:06 +0200

The 12th issue in the "AK Learning series". Discover the particular characteristics of female figure painting. Some of the best figure painters show us their tricks and techniques, in a simple way, helping you to master painting female miniatures. Get the maximum realism and beauty in each figure, whether you are a beginner or an advanced painter. This book is lavishly illustrated with step-by-step photos and descriptive text that explains, in-depth, the secrets and methods of figure painting. Within these pages you will find interesting and very useful information for your projects with figures at any scale.

The book is richly illustrated with step-by-step photos and explanatory texts that explain the secrets and methods of figure painting in detail. On these pages you will find interesting and very useful information for your own figure projects in practically all common scales.

Figure Sculpting & Converting Techniques 10,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:50:14 +0200

The artists who have taken part in preparing this book show you all tricks and secrets involved in creation, sculpting and converting any kind of figures. Follow this essential guide composed of simple step by step processes and learn useful information that every modeler, either beginner or advanced, will find useful for his/her projects. This book is profusely illustrated with step by step photos and includes descriptive text that explains in depth the techniques of figure sculpting and transformation as well as the materials and tools involved in these processes. This is another essential volume from our Learning Series range, which has already become a classic within the history of modeling.Turn into a master sculptor with our new book

Mastering Vegetation in Modeling 10,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

The artists that have taken part in this book show you all aspects, tricks and secrets involved to make vegetation in dioramas. Follow this essential guide in form of simple step by step processes and learn useful information that any kind of modeller, beginner or advanced, will find interesting for their projects on dioramas and vignettes in any scale. This book is profusely illustrated with step by step photos and descriptive text explaining in depth the secrets of creation vegetation and environments and the materials and tools involved. This is another essential issue in the "Learning" Series by "AK-Interactive", which have already become a classic within the hobby of modeling. Become a vegetation expert!

Modern Figure Camouflages 10,95 €

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:30:07 +0200

Issue number 8 of the well-known Learning Series collection focuses on figure painting, in this manual you will find all the information, tricks and secrets related to modern camouflage painting. Different types of figures in different scales in which the artists apply different styles and techniques to show different ways to achieve the best results in the figures. This book is profusely illustrated with step-by-step photos and descriptive text that explain the secrets of these uniforms. The instructive drawings or the color schemes are also among the different things you will find in their pages.

Wilder, Adam: Photo Etched Parts. Complete Guide 10,95 €

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:30:06 +0200

Photoetch have always been a difficult task for many modellers. It doesnt 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. Dont 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 first steps in soldering.

Flesh & Skin. Techniques to paint all types of flesh in miniatures 10,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:35:13 +0200

Volume 6 of the "AK Learning Series" by "AK-Interactive". The extremely talented artist that has taken part in this book show all aspects, tricks that they use and secrets involving painting flesh. Different types of flesh on which these artists apply their different styles and techniques. This book is profusely illustrated with step by step photos and descriptive text explaining in depth the secrets of flesh painting. Instructional drawings or color plates are also among the different things that you will find along its pages.

Contents: Skin types and tones; Skin painting techniques; Light and shadow on faces; Materials and colours; Details on figures; Skin painting with airbrush; Skin painting with brush; Painting ethnic skin (Mursi warriors); Painting a figure face in 1:35 with acrylic paints; Colour transfers on a bust; Artificial light on illuminated figures; Korean painting school; Spanish painting school and use of acrylic paints; Painting using a black base colour; Photo gallery.

González, R./Perez, M.: AK Learning Series Volume 3.Tracks and Wheels 10,95 €

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:05:07 +0200

Tracks and Wheels is the third release from the already famous AK Learning Series. The extremely talented artists within this book, take you on a journey through every aspect of painting and weathering tracks and wheels through their very own words, guiding you through their styles and approaches. Follow along as they teach you the methods and skills they've developed over time, by explaining the how and why of weathering and environmetal effects. Also explained is the affect they have on our scale models and perhaps more importantly, the manipulation of the colours used, and the tricks to getting the most out of them in scale model painting.

Realistic Wood Effects 10,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:35:13 +0200

This issue deals with the realistic depiction of different types of wood, such as those used on barrels, crates, tools, aircraft or the decks of ships.

Ramirez, R./Hernanz, D./Vergara, J. M.: Panzer Crew Uniforms 10,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

In this booklet the reader will find a wealth of helpful tips and impressions for painting figures of German tank crews from the WW2 era. A total of six different figures with different uniforms are presented here in their creation using detailed step-by-step sequences: Tank crew member in black uniform, tank crew member of an army unit with splinter pattern A, SS tank soldier with uniform M-44, SS tank soldier with camouflage jacket (autumn), SS tank soldier with camouflage jacket (spring) and SS tank soldier with camouflage jacket (autumn (oak leaves)). On a double page each, the booklet explains the correct painting of faces with the different shades and brightness effects as well as uniforms and equipment of German tank drivers.