Book Review of Air Modeller's Guide to Wingnut Wings, Vol. I
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AFV Modeller Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9555413-3-9
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $28.00
Copyright 2013
Wingnut Wings. Volume 1
ISBN: 978-0-9555413-3-9
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $28.00
Copyright 2013
Wingnut Wings. Volume 1
OVERVIEW:
World War I was the first war in which aircraft were deployed on a large scale. Observation balloons had already been employed in several wars, and Germany employed airship Zeppelins for reconnaissance over the North Sea and strategic bombing raids over England.
Aeroplanes were also originally used mostly for reconnaissance. Pilots and engineers learned from their experiences leading to the development of new designs such as fighters, bombers, and ground-attack aeroplanes. Ace fighter pilots became popular heroes and the designs have remained close to aviation enthusiasts’ hearts ever since.
The huge impact the recent release of World War I aircraft modelling kits has had on aircraft modelling is showcased here with projects presented by world renowned modellers. The focus is on how to get the best from these fantastic kits whether you’re a World War I aircraft novice or well
experienced, with guides on painting techniques and finishes, and subjects such as rigging, all backed by advice on available after-market details and decals.
A feature on painting the large range of figures available will guide even the novice figure painter to achieve good results with information and reference on the air crew's uniforms.
THE BOOK:
This book is soft-cover of 112 pages in 8 1/2" x 11" page format.
It is all printed in color on slick-coated pages.
There are over 500 color photos in this book.
Each chapter is on a Wingnuts brand 1/32nd scale model. We are walked though the builds of these aircraft kits step by step and it is very therough and informative.
Aircraft featured are:
The German Hansa Brandenburg by modeler Daniel Zamarbide Suarez.
This is a monoplane floatplane.
The British RAF SE5 by modeler Richard Damoin. A biplane fighter.
The German Roland D.IVA by modeler Emmanuel Pernes. A biplane fighter.
A British RE8 "Harry Tate" by modeler Jose Maria Martinez Fernandez. A biplane fighter.
A German Albatros D.Va by modeler David Parker. A biplane fighter.
A British Sopwith Pup by modeler John Korellis. A biplane fighter.
A German Gotha G.IV by modeler David Parker. A twin-engined biplane bomber.
The last pages in the book have tips and hints on rigging, wood grain and a listing of after-market suppliers.
The very last page has an advertisement and application blank to get the Meng Air Modeller via an I-pad.
This book is very helpful to the novice WWI modeler and will really get a new modeller of this era started for sure.
Highly Recommended.
It is said that coming late last year would be the Wingnuts book vol. 2 the cover art of that book is ove a twin-engined floatplane biplane British bomber...neat.
I want to thank the folks at Casemate Publishing who sent me this sample and the folks at AFV Modeller to.
A complete listing of AFV Modeller books can be seen at:
OVERVIEW:
World War I was the first war in which aircraft were deployed on a large scale. Observation balloons had already been employed in several wars, and Germany employed airship Zeppelins for reconnaissance over the North Sea and strategic bombing raids over England.
Aeroplanes were also originally used mostly for reconnaissance. Pilots and engineers learned from their experiences leading to the development of new designs such as fighters, bombers, and ground-attack aeroplanes. Ace fighter pilots became popular heroes and the designs have remained close to aviation enthusiasts’ hearts ever since.
The huge impact the recent release of World War I aircraft modelling kits has had on aircraft modelling is showcased here with projects presented by world renowned modellers. The focus is on how to get the best from these fantastic kits whether you’re a World War I aircraft novice or well
experienced, with guides on painting techniques and finishes, and subjects such as rigging, all backed by advice on available after-market details and decals.
A feature on painting the large range of figures available will guide even the novice figure painter to achieve good results with information and reference on the air crew's uniforms.
THE BOOK:
This book is soft-cover of 112 pages in 8 1/2" x 11" page format.
It is all printed in color on slick-coated pages.
There are over 500 color photos in this book.
Each chapter is on a Wingnuts brand 1/32nd scale model. We are walked though the builds of these aircraft kits step by step and it is very therough and informative.
Aircraft featured are:
The German Hansa Brandenburg by modeler Daniel Zamarbide Suarez.
This is a monoplane floatplane.
The British RAF SE5 by modeler Richard Damoin. A biplane fighter.
The German Roland D.IVA by modeler Emmanuel Pernes. A biplane fighter.
A British RE8 "Harry Tate" by modeler Jose Maria Martinez Fernandez. A biplane fighter.
A German Albatros D.Va by modeler David Parker. A biplane fighter.
A British Sopwith Pup by modeler John Korellis. A biplane fighter.
A German Gotha G.IV by modeler David Parker. A twin-engined biplane bomber.
The last pages in the book have tips and hints on rigging, wood grain and a listing of after-market suppliers.
The very last page has an advertisement and application blank to get the Meng Air Modeller via an I-pad.
This book is very helpful to the novice WWI modeler and will really get a new modeller of this era started for sure.
Highly Recommended.
It is said that coming late last year would be the Wingnuts book vol. 2 the cover art of that book is ove a twin-engined floatplane biplane British bomber...neat.
I want to thank the folks at Casemate Publishing who sent me this sample and the folks at AFV Modeller to.
A complete listing of AFV Modeller books can be seen at: