The Encyclopedia of Military Modelling

This book appears to be a reprint of a book released in 1981. It covers a wde variety of useful subjects. However, the examples shown and many of the techniques and materials described in the book are dated. Modeling techniques and standards have advanced well beyond this book. Best to leave this one for the used book aisle.

Not my first choice for a go to book but a very good overall view of the hobby and what techniques that you may want to master. Definitely worth having.

Old and out of date. There are many better and more current books on the art modelling available

Beginning with historical perspective and a broad survey of the modeling world, the authors divide the hobby into major historical periods of interest, then proceed quickly to the tips and techniques of construction, with practical advice on the needed tools and supplies. Special attention is given to such tricky subjects as horses, vehicles, and human faces, always with an eye to maximum realism. The effects that can be achieved are very impressive indeed. The illustrations are generous and nicely reproduced, and the instruction first rate. Some American insignia is oddly jumbled and mislabeled, sources for the supplies mentioned and a bibliography would not have gone amiss, and the index is unfortunately stingy, but the work will stand as a useful basic introduction to an interesting hobby.(The "score" rating is an unfortunately ineradicable feature of the page. This reviewer does not "score" books.)

This book is a reprint of an earlier edition. If seen in that light, the quality of the models and the standard of the modelling are reasonably well-made, but even then, these were not head-turners. The book serves primarily as an introduction to modelling and covers a wide range of military modelling genres, from vehicles, tanks, artillery to figures, the latter in various scales. The photos are accompanied by traced line drawings. At first, these may seem attractive but really, they offer no new insight into the modelling regime and appear to be padding.

With excellent quality of contents, paper, printing and photos, this is a valuable book for the millitary modeler.It starts talking about major modelling periods, from ancient up to modern days. Here shows what could be the major flaw of the book, namely, that it is relatively old (1981), so you will find no references to latest conflicts (Malvinas/Falklands, Lebanon War, Gulf War, etc).Then it talks about: How to start, figure modelling, weapons and equipment, soft skin and armoured vehicles, artillery and dioramas.Most chapters are very good, with pictures and sample projects. Maybe the exception is the diorama chapter, rather short and raw for an issue as important as this for military modeling.Given that the book tries to cover all the history of warfare, if you are oriented to, say, tank modeling, maybe you will feel that much of the book is not relevant for you (same could be said for figure modelers). But if you want a global review of the hobby and some insights, this book is for you.

Very pleased with this purchase as have found the book quite informative thank you

Very good what else can I say.