Stelios Demiras
PlanetFigure Supporter
Dear friends,
The contents of this book have been published previously in Figure Modelling and Diorama Modelling Series. Here we have all WWII themes in 1/35 scale and the artists have used all mediums (Acrylics, Enamel & Oils). As we have seen over the years that people wanted titles with specific themes and collections.
THEME COLLECTION VOL.11
Preface
This is the 11th “Theme Collections” title in our new and ongoing series that draws upon previously published articles from our Scale Model Handbook Figure Modelling Editions to produce a Special Editions Collection book where the content is dedicated to a specific category or period. In this latest edition we’ve gathered 14 themes on World War Two conflicts, all 1/35 scale (50mm), which have a popular following amongst the miniature figure modelling fraternity. Our artists used acrylics, enamels and oil colours in their articles, so here you will find a variety of mediums on how to paint and finish your favourite World War Two subjects. Future titles in this new series will offer carefully chosen articles, grouped together into specific themes.
Our books are produced using a high-quality digital printing process giving excellent quality illustrations on 300g matt laminated velvet paper for the covers, with 150g velvet paper inside, all ‘perfect bound’ with a special glue!
As always, thanks must go to all our contributors for their support and for sharing their secrets with us. Special thanks are due to Pietro Balloni, Luca Marchetti, Alex Vallejo, Fernando Vallejo, Alessandro Balbo, Rolando Iezzi, Darren Parker-Mead, Man Jin Kim, Taesung Harmms, Andrew Cairns, Young B. Song, Dae-Hyeong Kim, Ju Won Jung, Paul Ondeck, Yannis Papadopoulos and Ken Jones our English Text Editor.
We hope you’ll enjoy our latest edition!
Stelios Demiras
Editor/Publisher
CONTENTS
4 “Stalingrad” - A Fight to the Last! How to build a ‘Super Diorama’
16 Russian Razvedchiki with Waffen SS Tanker Prisoner of War 1944-45 - How Tamiya Enamels Were Used to Paint a WWII Vignette
22 Ardennes Offensive - Creating an Eye-Catching Small Diorama in Winter Terrain Combining Commercial Kits, Figures and Materials
34 WWII US Infantry Officer, Ardennes 1944 - Painting a US Army Uniform for a Winter Scenario
36 The “Battle of the Bulge” - Ardennes 1944-1945 - How to Create a Realistic Vignette
Using Commercial Figures and Products
40 In Defence of the Reich - Creating an Impressive WWII German Kampfgruppe Vignette
Using Commercial Figures and Accessories
44 “A Present for Hitler” - Finishing a World War Two Vignette Inspired by a Real Wartime Photo in Less Than 25 Hours for an Urgent Box Art Cover!
Painting African-American soldiers in 1/35 scale
50 Italian Front 1943-1944 - Creating and Painting a Vignette Using Commercial Resin Figures and Base
54 Sculpting a German Reversible Winter Parka in 1/35 scale - How to Sculpt a German Winter Jacket for a 1/35 Figure Using A+B Epoxy Putty
62 British 8th Army in North Africa 1941-1943 - Building and Painting a WWII Vignette Using Commercial Figures
66 Waffen SS AFV Crew 1944-45 No.1 - How to Paint a Black Panzer Uniform and Black Leather in Oil colours and Tamiya Enamels
72 Oberleutnant of the 1st Fallschirmjäger Division - Painting a World War II Figure with Oils
76 Waffen SS Grenadier - Painting a Waffen SS Grenadier in Winter Uniform and Placing Him
onto a Commercial Resin Base
80 SS Panzer Crewman - Painting Black and White Clothing on 1/35 Figures in Acrylics
CONTRIBUTORS
SELU CASANOVA - DAN CAPUANO – ARTUR MINISZEWSKI - STELIOS NEOFYTIDIS - EDUARDO FERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ - TOSHIHIRO SANO - Günther Sternberg - JUANMA VERGARA - ALEKSANDR ZELENKOV
84 Pages
Matt Laminated Cover
Strong Binding PUR Glue
Suggested Retail price 24.95 Euros
ISSN 2653-8636
BACK COVER
Although more than 70 years have passed since the beginning of The Second World War, this worldwide 20th century conflict affected the history of all peoples in many ways, the effects of which are still felt today. Although the cost in human lives and resources was immense, this era also created a feeling of romanticism and has been the platform for many heroics, as well as unspeakable criminal acts.
However, for many reasons that only psychology can explain, this era is perhaps among the most popular themes for modellers. It wouldn’t be too much to say that this might be the most popular and best-selling period in the modelling business, as many modellers choose it for their projects.
It was inevitable that we would feature this particular chapter of military history, offering the modeller the “best from the best” in this field. Figures, dioramas, vignettes, busts, painting and building techniques, weathering and much more to come, bringing inspiration and enriching both your knowledge and your library! And Listening to your Demands This Time…All in 1/35 Scale (50mm).
Available from Mr Black Publications Webstore, and soon from our distributors, dealers and shops worldwide!
