Model Builders' Manual: A practical introduction to building plastic model construction kits

Author:   Mat Irvine
Publisher:   Haynes Publishing Group
ISBN:  

9781785215551


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   11 July 2019
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Model Builders' Manual: A practical introduction to building plastic model construction kits


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Model-making is centuries old, but the introduction of polystyrene – a stable plastic – in the mid-20th century, provided the opportunity to make the 'plastic construction kit' available to the amateur model-maker. Nearly 70 years later, despite suffering from ups-and-downs, the vibrant plastic model-making scene has grown tremendously and is now a world-wide hobby., This manual takes the reader through how modern model kits are designed and manufactured, how the scale is decided upon (most modern kits are made to established scales so that models and accessories are compatible with one another), as well as providing advice on model-building tools and techniques. The down-to-earth text, complemented by numerous photographs, provides details of the ideal 'workshop' set-up for building models; tools and adhesives required; paint types and application techniques – from brushing to using aerosol cans, airbrushing and paint booths; the wide variety of decals available, and how to make your own; basic building techniques, and how to construct dioramas to put models into an appropriate 'setting'., In recent years the growth of 'multi-material' kits has become far more common, and details are provided of 'non-plastic' materials, such as resins, white metal and photo-etch parts, all of which need to be dealt with slightly differently to polystyrene., A comprehensive introduction for those new to model-making, along with expert advice for those already experienced in making models who wish to hone their skills., • The world of model making History of model-making, kit manufacture, scales, model ranges., • Model building Places to work, tools, adhesives, paint, decals, basic building techniques, displays and dioramas, advanced techniques and alternative materials, collecting kits, clubs, competition, displays and photography., • Useful contacts Model companies and suppliers., Author: Mat Irvine has been involved with model making over most of his lifetime. He moved from 'amateur' to 'professional', when he joined the BBC Visual Effects Department. Here, the work covered all aspects of special effects, including model making, and he designed 'miniature' sequences for Doctor Who and Blake's 7, and science programmes including Tomorrow's World, Horizon and The Sky at Night., Mat regularly appeared in front of cameras for Saturday morning programmes such as Swap Shop and Saturday Superstore, demonstrating model-building techniques., Mat has acted as a consultant with many of the model-making companies around the world. He has written 15 books, a number on model building, and many hundreds of articles for model magazines.

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Author:   Mat Irvine
Publisher:   Haynes Publishing Group
Imprint:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   0.860kg
ISBN:  

9781785215551


ISBN 10:   1785215558
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   11 July 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Foreword 1 In the beginning 2 The manufacture of a model kit 3 Scale 4 The range 5 Tools, cement and a place to work 6 Paint 7 Basic building 8 Decals 9 Displays and dioramas 10 Alternative and advanced techniques and the future 11 Collecting vs. Building 12 Clubs, competitions, displays and photography Appendix References and model companies Index

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Mat Irvine has been involved with model making over most of his lifetime. He is perhaps best known for his work with the BBC Visual Effects Department, covering all aspects of special effects, including model making, and designing ‘miniature’ sequences for Doctor Who and Blake’s 7, and science programmes including Tomorrow’s World, Horizon and The Sky at Night. Mat also regularly appeared in front of cameras for  programmes such as Swap Shop and Saturday Superstore, demonstrating model-building techniques. He has acted as a consultant with many of the model-making companies around the world.

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