This is a 144 page How to Build Dioramas: Aircraft, Armor, Ship, and Figure
Models Book 2nd Edition from Kalmbach Books.
A diorama, in the strictest sense of the term, is a scene enclosed in a
box and viewed through a small opening, something more commonly known as a
"shadow box." A diorama is now considered almost any three dimensional scene
with figures and a setting. Dioramas can, of course, be extremely detailed
representations. This book will help you understand what it takes to get
started creating and enjoying dioramas.
FEATURES: Glossy softcover 144 page book.
While this book will serve as an introduction to diorama creation,
it is full of ideas and information helpful for practically any
modeler.
Includes a multitude of color photos.
This book is full of helpful "how-to" information, such as:
-Ideas and planning
-Weathering techniques
-Posing and painting figures
-Details and accessories
-Superdetailing, battle damage, and interiors
-Structures for dioramas
-Resin, plaster, and other aftermarket kits
-Mirrors, forced perspective, and other special effects
-Photographing your dioramas
INCLUDES: One 144 page How to Build Dioramas: Aircraft, Armor, Ship, and Figure
Models Book 2nd Edition
SPECS: Pages: 144
Width: 8-1/4"
Height: 10-3/4"
COMMENTS: This book is from the publisher of Fine Scale Modeler Magazine.
jtt 7/27/00
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