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Phil Greenwood
Softcover
192 pages
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Military Vehicle Modeling
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Starting with the very basics, the author guides you through the essential skills and techniques needed to build a model military vehicle to be proud of. Concentrating on the construction of plastic kits in the popular scales, Military Vehicle Modelling also looks at how to improve your model or create a different version using other kits, specially manufactured components in plastic, resin and metal, and scratch built parts. Topics covered include: Tools; Construction tips; Painting techniques; Building a simple diorama; Detailing; Weathering; and Advanced techniques.
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| Weight | 0.500 kg |
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| Dimensions | 24.7 × 19.0 × 1.20 cm |
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