The Master Scratch Builders: Their Aircraft Models & Techniques (Schiffer Military History)

The Master Scratch Builders: Their Aircraft Models & Techniques (Schiffer Military History) by Alcorn, John. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780764307959.

This book examines aircraft models by twenty outstanding practitioners from around the world, and provides detailed coverage of their often widely varying techniques. Each includes color photos of the featured model, plus numerous detail construction illustrations. Other chapters explain advanced finishing technique, vacuforming, model subject research, and tools/supplies/materials required for this arcane craft. While emphasis is upon aircraft from the two World Wars, the 1920s and 1930s are also represented by military, commercial, civil and racing aircraft. This is not only a book of surpassing visual excitement for the aviation/modelling enthusiast, but an invaluable technique resource.