Classic Combat Aircraft: Modeling WWII Warbirds (Scale Modeler's How-To Guide)

Collect and build the classic warbirds of World War II! The amazing warbirds in these pages are on most modelers' short list of must-have models of WWII. Learn how to build, modify, detail, paint, and weather these legendary aircraft by watching experts in the pages of FineScale Modeler magazine. The construction and detailing of 18 famous WWII combat aircraft are carefully documented in more than 300 color photos and illustrations. Each aircraft was accurately modeled based on research into the prototype. Now you can have all of them on your display shelf and learn invaluable modeling tips and tricks in the process. The projects in this book will show you how to Alter parts for better fit Modify an aircraft to create another version Detail cockpits Paint invasion stripes Weather and detail Add accurate markings Use WWII references MORE THAN 220 color photos and 30 black & white photos