Scale Modelling WW1 Tanks

Astier Frederik

"Tank Models of the First World War" accurately describes assembly methods, painting and realization of dioramas for each of the 6 models: the Mark IV "Male" English, Mark IV "Female" and the German A7V, Schneider CA, the St. Chamond and the French Renault FT. Illustrated with about 500pictures that illustrate this book, Frederik Astier share with you his knowledge guiding the reader step by step; with this book you can paint a camouflage complex of Great war period, paint figures, make decorations, and much more. You will learn all about "Fred Astier's" style applied to tanks of the First World War. Photos of real machines and a gallery of other author's works complement this book.

Reviews

"It's really set me off thinking of WWI potential projects, a good gauge of this book's quality" – AFV Modeller

"The superb colour photography of the models, excellent WW1 images and clear text make this book ideal for those wishing to build a theme of the earliest tanks. Recommended" – Scale Military Modelling International Magazine

"Illustrated with about 500 superb quality photographs there are lots of ideas and inspiration to be picked up from this new book, and well worth checking out if you are building some WW1 tanks" – Military Model Scene

"Whether you're a WWI modeller or interested in diorama techniques, or both, you should get plenty out of the book, and the photography shows off the author's work to the best and is a real treat for the eyes. Very highly recommended" – Britmodeller.com

"In summary this is a superb book that is a must for any model maker that has even a passing interest in World War I AFVs. The standard of model making is exceptional and the clear, well thought out, series of photographs enable model makers to follow the procedures needed to make superb replicas. This not just a good book it is a great book and will inspire many. Highly recommended to all interested in the AFVs of the Great War and to all military modellers in general" – Tankette

"This one is for serious modelmakers" – Books Monthly

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