How to Build Dioramas
by Sheperd Paine
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Author: Sheperd PaineBrand: Kalmbach
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-12
ISBN: 0890241953
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Kalmbach Pub Co
Book Reviews of How to Build Dioramas
Book Review: How to Build Dioramas-one way
Summary: 4 Stars
An overveiw, full of specific tips, some that can keep you busy a long time themselves, Paine, certainly has a wide range of knowledge, and that is the tone of this book. It tries to cover the entirety of a subject with endless diversity, so that there is no time for multiple ideas on a single aspect. There are attempts to offer some different approaches on some things, but they are mapped out as to what is best, though that is likely to be very subjective. There are certain instructions givin that may limit a novice, more than help him or her move along, but that is typical of entry-level instruction. the works shown however, are , in many cases, master-level, and an impession is givin that all those beginner steps were all that was used to get there.
An example would be the authors love of the use of Celluclay. It is a messy, custom-mix paper-mache he mixes in a food processor(not mine thanx)and uses in Every single case to form his landscape basework(the backbone of the entire diorama process). He waits an indeterminate amount of time for the stuff to dry, and deals with its shrink, mess, & watercontent, and
never suggests that anything else may be used. Other writtings on the same subject will note a choice of many approaches for this importaint building step. Many use florest foam, styrofoam, foamcore, spackle, modeling compounds, or often a combo of these. It has been nearly ten years since the books writing, maybe there was no choice back then.
The book contains some really great stuff about classic shadowbox diaramas that are likely not what you are looking to study, but show some very interesting lost art aproaches, and wonderful model-building examples.
Over-all a good read for a modeler of any genre, it would have been better had it been more about all the methods available, that just how Sheperd Paine does things.
Summary of How to Build Dioramas
Learn everything you need to know about making your dioramas look real! This fantastic revised edition will show you how with new projects, new photos, and expert tips. Includes painting, weathering, and detailing tips for figures, aircraft, vehicles, and more! 290+ photos with color throughout; 41 illus.; softcover.Children's Books
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