Kevin Dallimore's Painting & Modelling Gide Master Class

Pinfold, Keith / Kevin Dallimore

ISBN 10: 190154320X / ISBN 13: 9781901543209

Published by Foundry Publications, UK, 2010

About this Item

Hardback. Excellent and very substantial reference on Painting and Modelling. 1st Edition 2010. c.308pp., hundreds of colour illustrations, index. Near fine in illustrated boards. Exceptionally heavy, so delivery outside UK will incur extra charges I'm afraid.

Seller Inventory # 25355

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kevin Dallimore's Painting & Modelling Gide Master Class
• Publisher: Foundry Publications, UK
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190154320X
• ISBN 13: 9781901543209
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

Everything you ever wanted to know about painting miniatures and models to a professional standard is contained in this 320 page book.Kevin Dallimore and over twenty five other renowned and respected painters and modelers reveal the techniques they use to give their miniatures and models that great professional finish; techniques such as varnishing, dry brushing, non metallic metal, shading, highlighting, blending, textured leather and the use of diluted washes are all discussed in depth together with many modeling ideas too; ideas for doing conversions, creating dioramas, making and painting scenery, vehicles and many more. All of the processes described in the many different articles are fully detailed and coupled with photographs of each important stage.Initially, Kevin goes quickly through the all important basics (fully described in his first book Kevin Dallimore s Painting and Modeling Guide) before clearly detailing all of the advanced techniques that he and his fellow painters use to produce great looking models. There then follow many articles where guest painters and modelers share their thoughts and ideas on particular techniques when painting historical, fantasy and sci-fi models: Old West, Napoleonic, Ancients, Romans,Swashbucklers,WW2, Goblins, Orcs, Beastmen, Trolls, Judge Dredd and lots more.By copying the methods and techniques in this book and with a little determination and practice, everyone will be able to produce painted miniatures and models to a standard that previously they had only dreamed of.Keith Pinfold Foundry Publications

About the Author

Here it is at last; Kevin Dallimore's fully comprehensive guide to painting miniature models! If you're entirely new to painting then this guide will help to get you started, and if you have painted before you'll find it full of useful tips and new ideas. With the aid of numerous fully illustrated stage-by-stage examples Kevin describes every aspect of his celebrated painting style, from a quick and simple method designed to get you painting single models and armies to a high standard, to more advanced techniques that will help you get amazing results from your models. All areas of the miniature model painting hobby are examined in detail, with sections covering the equipment you'll need, the preparation of models, designing and painting shields, using transfers, painting horses using oils, varnishing and basing. There are also features on creating dioramas, converting models and painting vehicles and buildings plus hints and tips from some well-known guest painters. Illustrated throughout with a vast number of painted examples featuring Kevin's stunning work, this guide should inspire miniature model enthusiasts everywhere to pick up those paint brushes!