Book Review of German and Russian Tank Models 1939-45
Author: Mario Eens
Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-61200-735-9
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-61200-735-9
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $34.95
The Second World War is a favorite for modelers, and this comprehensive guide to techniques suitable for 1/72nd, 1/48th and 1/35th scale tank models will be valuable to anyone wanting to recreate the iconic tanks of this period.
From the Russian T-34 at the time of the Battle of Kursk, and the SU-152, in winter camouflage, to the German Panzer I in North Africa, and the gigantic Maus, as it might have appeared just after the war ended, this book offers a wealth of detail into the necessary tools, paints and techniques to perfect a realistic finish.
Mario Eens is one of the world's leading scale modelers. A regular award winner in international competitions and contributor to the magazine Steelmasters. His talent and expertise are much appreciated by scale modelers.
In this beautifully illustrated book, Mario demonstrates that he is as precise and careful with his explanations as with his scale construction and painting.
The five masterful modeling projects shared in this book are precisely documented, with each step illustrated clearly across several photos, helping the reader understand the theory behind the process in order to achieve a highly satisfying result.
The key features are:
Step by step fully illustrated guides to creating effects on both 1/35th, 1/48th and 1/72nd scale models.
Detailed explanations mean that all techniques covered will be transferable to other models.
There is a bonus section covering the finishing of a figure, which will help complete tank dioramas.
The book is hard-bound of 132 pages in 8" x 10" page format.
The cover art shows 2 color photos of a DML Dragon `1/35th scale Pz. I Ausf. A in North Africa 1941 in matt brown-yellow with a white turret no. 24 and a white palm tree and swastika logo on the front.
The second tank shown is a Tamiya Soviet T-34 in 1/35th scale. It is overall green with a white turret no. 102.
Models featured in the kit are these 2 and a Bronco 1/48th scale Soviet SU-152, a Easy Model 1/72nd scale Pz.Kpfw. VIII "Maus" (Mouse) and a Mig Productions 1/35th scale Russian infantryman figure on a diorama base.
Each section about these models walks you step by step with color photos through every method of the builds, painting and marking.
There are no less than 758 color photos. Wow!
This book will be of tremendous interest to armor modelers.
Highly recommended.
I want to thank Casemate Publishing for this review sample.
All Casemate titles can be found on their web site at:
From the Russian T-34 at the time of the Battle of Kursk, and the SU-152, in winter camouflage, to the German Panzer I in North Africa, and the gigantic Maus, as it might have appeared just after the war ended, this book offers a wealth of detail into the necessary tools, paints and techniques to perfect a realistic finish.
Mario Eens is one of the world's leading scale modelers. A regular award winner in international competitions and contributor to the magazine Steelmasters. His talent and expertise are much appreciated by scale modelers.
In this beautifully illustrated book, Mario demonstrates that he is as precise and careful with his explanations as with his scale construction and painting.
The five masterful modeling projects shared in this book are precisely documented, with each step illustrated clearly across several photos, helping the reader understand the theory behind the process in order to achieve a highly satisfying result.
The key features are:
Step by step fully illustrated guides to creating effects on both 1/35th, 1/48th and 1/72nd scale models.
Detailed explanations mean that all techniques covered will be transferable to other models.
There is a bonus section covering the finishing of a figure, which will help complete tank dioramas.
The book is hard-bound of 132 pages in 8" x 10" page format.
The cover art shows 2 color photos of a DML Dragon `1/35th scale Pz. I Ausf. A in North Africa 1941 in matt brown-yellow with a white turret no. 24 and a white palm tree and swastika logo on the front.
The second tank shown is a Tamiya Soviet T-34 in 1/35th scale. It is overall green with a white turret no. 102.
Models featured in the kit are these 2 and a Bronco 1/48th scale Soviet SU-152, a Easy Model 1/72nd scale Pz.Kpfw. VIII "Maus" (Mouse) and a Mig Productions 1/35th scale Russian infantryman figure on a diorama base.
Each section about these models walks you step by step with color photos through every method of the builds, painting and marking.
There are no less than 758 color photos. Wow!
This book will be of tremendous interest to armor modelers.
Highly recommended.
I want to thank Casemate Publishing for this review sample.
All Casemate titles can be found on their web site at: