Modelling Armoured Vehicles

Designed to appeal to all armour modellers from the beginner to the veteran, this book details all the steps involved in creating a realistic and attractive model armoured vehicle. Each chapter is illustrated with a range of models covering the whole spectrum of armour modelling, including World War II armour as well as more modern subjects. The authors also cover techniques and subject areas in which they individually excel, highlighting the different tools and approaches required for each individual discipline. Lavishly illustrated with over 250 images, this book contains all the detailed, step-by-step information you need to become an expert armour modeller.

About the author

Gary Edmundson has authored a number of titles for the Osprey Modelling Series, and also provides technical advice to a popular model kit manufacturer.

Jim Carswell has been building plastic models since his childhood and has created master models and conversions for HobbyFan and Maple Leaf Models. A current member of AMPS and long time member of IPMS Edmonton, Jim's work has been widely published in the hobby press.

Tom Cockle has been modelling for over 25 years and has won several awards at US and Canadian model shows. During this time, he has written articles for several magazines including Military Modeler, and several books.

Graeme Davidson is a Captain in the Canadian Army and graduate of the Royal Military College. He has been an active modeller for over 20 years and his main interest is modern Canadian AFVs.

Steve van Beveren was a reservist in the Calgary Highlanders and started building military models at an early age. Over the years, he has been a member of several different model clubs, participated in model shows and written several articles.

Product details

• Authors: Steve Van Beveren, Jim Carswell, Tom Cockle, Gra Davidson, Graeme Davidson, Gary Edmundson, Steve van Beveren
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.11.2008
• EAN: 9781846032875
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-287-5
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Osprey Modelling; Osprey Modelling Manuals; Osprey Modelling; Osprey Modelling Manuals
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Carving, HISTORY / Military / Vehicles, Military vehicles, Warfare & defence, HISTORY / Military / Vehicles / General, Carving and modelling, moulding and casting, modelling; modeling; model making, Military vehicles and transport of air, land and sea