discussion Book recommendations?

[pjgtech]

Hi, I'm looking for any recommendations of a good modern, up to date, scale model book on techniques, materials, etc.

I just bought a couple of scale model books from Chris Ellis, the scale modellers handbook and how to go plastic modelling.
TBH I was a bit underwhelmed, mainly cos (to me) they are a bit out of date....

Both written in the 1970's so there's (obviously) little to no mention of modern materials and techniques.
Obviously the basic techniques of how to build a scale model has not changed that much, I get that.
But we do now use a lot of modern materials, eg: CA (in its various types), pigments, fixers, fillers, a vast array of paints, thinners, resins, 3d printers, Photo Etch, decal fix/set, etc, etc, as well as many new tools and gadgets.

So I guess I'm just looking for a similar type of book to the above, just a bit more up to date?
Thanx for any recommendations you can give, cheers.

 

[AlexBB]

Hi Peter,
I have found that all of the AK Learning series are quite good.. but there is of course a caveat on these types of books as they are specific brand issued they will target any techniques using that brands products, this however can of course generally be translated to other brands similar products.
The AK ones deal with specific areas or techniques in each book, so getting a full set can be a bit pricey.

It is useful to note that AK Interactive, AMMO / Mig Jiminez and Vallejo all have download sections on their websites which cover specific techniques and how to's with all of their products. These are great and free to download, a good free resource. These are bang up to date with using modern products.

Some of the other books I have bought are nice picture / coffee table books but don't really teach 'How To'! even though they say they do...

I also find that some of the independent YouTubers (not specifically affiliated to a defined brand) are good for videos, one of my faves is Nigels Modelling Bench as he covers stuff in detail and doesn't miss big chunks out.
Other good ones amongst many others are Martin Kovac on Night Shift channel and PLASMO - Plastic Models.

 

[LeytonO]

I have all of these, the first one is probably the most comprehensive

Vaĺlejo Weathering
Mastering Oils
Painting AFV's
Airbrushing Scale Modellers

 

[Steven000]

When I got into scale modeling again I bought "Adam's Armour 2: Modelling Guide (painting and finishing)", a very nice book with many painting techniques, he got other books on building models as well. not cheap but it covers a lot.

 

[flyjoe180]

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Discover our range of scale model books and magazines on everything from new model kits to new weathering effects and paints. See our full collection here.

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[pjgtech]

Books Archives

Discover our range of scale model books and magazines on everything from new model kits to new weathering effects and paints. See our full collection here.

www.scalemodelshop.co.uk

Cheers thanx for that link, had not seen those books on John's site before. But they are all a bit niche, eg: each only covering one specific subject, so to get a good all round knowledge would cost quite a bit!

I have actually bought a couple of the Ammo books a while back, on general weathering, etc, but they tend to be specific to Ammo products, although the general advice would apply to other products, presumably?

I suppose I'm looking for a good all in one book, basically an updated version of the books in my OP, which probably does not exist, which is fine.
As others have said, theres plenty of good info out there, via T'interweb, YouTube, etc, its just a matter of seeking it out.
So I'm probably just being too optimistic and too lazy trying to get it all at once, in one place.