Opinions on Advanced Figure Modelling?

[Jamie Stokes]

Found this on firestorm hobbies site

http://www.firestormmodels.com/store/cart.php?target=product&product_id=17347&category_id=349

and toying with the idea of getting it.
Thought this book came up some time ago, but a thread search didn't find it by title nor publisher.

Any one else have this, and their thoughts on it?
I have a small stack of modelling stuff books already (Only two on figures though,both about 15- 18 years old, for 1/35 stuff), but given the advances in the hobby in past few years, (both with materials and techniques), I suppose I am really asking, does this bring any of those to the table?*

* clarifying note;the books are some of Shep Paine's Armour stuff, figures stuff, and the newest addition is Migs FAQ on armour; going by Amazon, the FAQ on figures wasn't so great, so didn't get it. This book seems to deal with larger scales too, which is where I am seem to be happiest

Not adverse to adding to my reference library, as these kind of things can really help with the learning curve. (but no substitute for actually doing the hands on time)

cheers

 

[megroot]

Jamie,
I bought this magazine. I like it and i hope they bringing out more of these.
Alot of proffessional painters did there part for this first issue like Piedro Balloni, Diego Ruina and many others.
If you paint in acrylic or oils, you can find alot of hints and tips.
Basework is also a great part in it, our PF member Costas (Major Goose) did some great work on that.
In my opinion worth every penny, euro or dollar.

Marc

 

[Jamie Stokes]

Thanks for that Marc

..another one for the reference rack!!

Cheers

 

[Major_Goose]

Janus hello . The book you talk about is a decent effort of more than 2 years to collect nice articles that really have something to give to the modeller , from many different artists around the world

It was accepted really warm by modelling world and i have received many good comments and suggestions

At this moment we already have started to prepare the second volume with even better quality of articles, more sbs ones, and more tricks hints and tips.

So i would say that you could grab this first one tohave an idea, and lots of things to try , and about the time you would have squeezes the most of it , the next one will pop up .

i hope you will enjoy it

Best Regards


Costas

 

[Tarok]

Costas is of course a bit biased having penned a chapter to the book (just kidding bro) But here's a pretty fair review of the book: Book review by Engin Kayral (I'd meant to post this here when you first poised the question but got distracted)

 

[vergilius]

good to know. Especially the second part !

 

[RFL]

Very Fine Book

I bought this and consider it an outstanding value.

The detailed SBS of both Oils & Acrylics, in many cases with *individual* clear and sharp photos of each step in the face painting process taking up several pages is worth the price alone.

Also many outstanding painters give their color mixes and examples of their work.

 

[Jamie Stokes]

Thanks to all

It arrived Tuesday morning, and yes, it is worth it.

What concerns me now is the rest of the set; it will be just as good, likely as not, but how to justify the investment!!!!

A worthy addition to the library.

Cheers

 

[Major_Goose]

Jamie i am happy that you received and liked the book. Study all articles with care and i am sure you will come up with many nice ideas to use

Best Regards


Costas

 

[John Bowery]

Costas,
Do you know who carries it in the US?
John

 

[Gary D]

Red Lancers is stocking it. Search under Periscopio Publications. I bought mine directly from Periscopio in Greece.

Gary D

 

[John Bowery]

Gary,
Thank you
John