Figure modelers bible?

[Subhuman1]

Howdy Everyone,

I have been sort of looking around for a "definitive" figure modelers bible (especially for conversions). SO far the only figure book I have is Squadrons Converting and Detailing Plastic Figures by Bill Chilstron. Any other recommendations out there, that a person should be looking for?

 

[Chris S]

I have this one in my collection ,and I keep going back and reading it again and again ,not only is it a good source of info ,but the book is beautifully written and laid out ,and all the figures within are first class .

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Advanced-Figure-Modelling-Vol-1/dp/9606740498

I also have this FAQ book ,althought it is a good book for Painting ,its incredibly over priced now !!!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/F-Q-Frequently-Questions-Techniques/dp/8496527913/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358893385&sr=1-1


Chris.

 

[Subhuman1]

Thanks Chris, I will look into those. I have noticed some books seem ridiculously over priced on Amazon, makes you wonder what some people are smoking sometimes ;D

 

[spud]

Mr Black publications has a nice set of books that come out every few months on figures
http://www.mrblackpublications.com/SCALE_MODEL_HANDBOOK/cat1000981_979371.aspx

 

[Subhuman1]

Thanks for the link Spud! Will check them out as well! Appreciated!

 

[geegad]

£79 for a book s*%t the bed

 

[the Baron]

For many of us, Shep Paine's book was our first primer in working with figures, and it still holds up today. Here's a link at Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Building-Painting-Figures-Modeling-Handbook/dp/0890240698/ref=sr_1_1/102-9370310-9224930?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185569175&sr=1-1

Don't let the prices shock you, though--I would look for second-hand copies on eBay, or at your nearest show.

 

[Subhuman1]

Thanks Baron! umm yeah, some of those prices on amazon, they are quite interesting ;D

 

[geegad]

For many of us, Shep Paine's book was our first primer in working with figures, and it still holds up today. Here's a link at Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Building-Painting-Figures-Modeling-Handbook/dp/0890240698/ref=sr_1_1/102-9370310-9224930?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185569175&sr=1-1

Don't let the prices shock you, though--I would look for second-hand copies on eBay, or at your nearest show.

now thats more like it

 

[TDA]

Forge world have done some great books that covers a wide variety of techniques both for diorama building and conversion + painting techniques. It's based around the 28mm models they themselves produce but it can easily be applied to other figures.
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Modelling-Supplies/IMPERIAL-ARMOUR-MODEL-MASTERCLASS-VOLUME-ONE.html

And
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Modelling-Supplies/IMPERIAL_ARMOUR_MODEL_MASTERCLASS_VOLUME_TWO.html

I have some of the old Velinden books as well, they're great but also a bit old.

But to be honest, the bible for modeling and converting is in my opinion the internet Loads of great stuff, and most of it is even free