Book Review of Air Modeler's Guide to Wingnut Wings, Vol. 2
Author Not Mentioned
ISBN: 978-0-9935646-1-1
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $35.00
Copyright 2017
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $35.00
Copyright 2017
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.
The cover art shows a British Felixstowe F.2A floatplane bomber built by modeler Adrian Davies.
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.
Wingnuts brand 1/32nd scale model shown built up in this book are:
A German Fokker E.III built by modeler Zdenko Bugan.
A British Felixstow F.2A floatplane bomber by modeler Adrian Davies.
A British Sopwith Snipe by modeler Michel Gruson.
A German Rumpler C.IV Early by modeler Richard Camlon.
A British FE.2b Late by modeler Jeroen Veen.
A German Fokker D.VII by modeler Zdenek Sebesta.
A British Sopwith Triplane by modelr Michael Gruson.
A German Pfalz D.IIIa by Modeler David Parker.
Very colorful markings. The modeler tell how they simulated wood grain, did the rigging etc. Very therough instructions step by step.
Highly recommended.
I want to thank the folks at Casemate Publishing who sent me this sample and the folks at AFV Modeller too.
A complete listing of AFV Modeller books can be seen at:
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.
The cover art shows a British Felixstowe F.2A floatplane bomber built by modeler Adrian Davies.
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.
Wingnuts brand 1/32nd scale model shown built up in this book are:
A German Fokker E.III built by modeler Zdenko Bugan.
A British Felixstow F.2A floatplane bomber by modeler Adrian Davies.
A British Sopwith Snipe by modeler Michel Gruson.
A German Rumpler C.IV Early by modeler Richard Camlon.
A British FE.2b Late by modeler Jeroen Veen.
A German Fokker D.VII by modeler Zdenek Sebesta.
A British Sopwith Triplane by modelr Michael Gruson.
A German Pfalz D.IIIa by Modeler David Parker.
Very colorful markings. The modeler tell how they simulated wood grain, did the rigging etc. Very therough instructions step by step.
Highly recommended.
I want to thank the folks at Casemate Publishing who sent me this sample and the folks at AFV Modeller too.
A complete listing of AFV Modeller books can be seen at: