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Advanced Terrain Modelling (Modelling Masterclass) | 
 enlarge | Author: Richard Windrow
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 157112
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 8.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 1841769754
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN: 9781841769752
ASIN: 1841769754
Publication Date: August 21, 2007
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Condition: New.
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Product Description
The secrets of top-class terrain modelling are revealed and demonstrated by Richard Windrow, one of the world's leading diorama modellers, in this new addition to the successful Masterclass series. Everything from medieval castles to the destruction wrought upon modern cities by war is covered in this wide-ranging and accessible approach. Explore the difficulties of creating an effective desert environment from the sandstone of Arizona to the wastelands of North Africa. Discover the delicate handiwork needed to create the barbed wire death traps of No-Man's Land and the frozen wilderness of Russia in winter.
This variety of seasons, environments and historical periods are detailed in over 200 full color step-by-step photographs so that a range of modeller's "how to" questions are easily answered. Accompanying the photographs is an invaluable guide to the materials and techniques needed to create top quality terrain, providing the essential reference volume for the military and non-military modeller alike.
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modelling review August 26, 2008
Book well written, concise, good for new and old modellers. Good quality pics. Would have liked to see more diorama designs.
 Need to temper rating June 11, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Looking at the pictures on the cover (where the best models are expected to be featured) leaves one in no doubt that the work here is of pedestrian quality, not deserving of 5 stars.
The author had a similar book on Terrain Modelling Masterclass by the same publisher where I have also noted that the quality is also 3 star.
Works featured in museums are not a guarantee of absolute quality. Trust your eye.
 An intriguing survey, this would be a perfect addition to any collection appealing to hobbyists. October 17, 2007
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Advanced Terrain Modelling provides a survey of the ideas and techniques for creating miniature landscapes and comes from an author whose works are displayed in British and European museums alike. His descriptions of materials and layout tips can be applied to all kinds of model layout, both military and civilian in subject, and pairs close-up color photos with the author's descriptions of how he built each landscape, and the special challenges involved. An intriguing survey, this would be a perfect addition to any collection appealing to hobbyists.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Terrain modeling information September 27, 2007
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
The author does a wonderful job demonstrating techniques and products. The list of products used is very helpful, but somewhat limited, in that a major portion of what the author uses is available only in the UK. When trying some of the stores that he recommended,I was not able to find either the product or the company that originally created the product. This can be very frustrating when you are trying to come up with just the right product to create the effect that you want on your diorama. Other than that the directions were clear and concise and amply illustrated.
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