AMMO of Mig Jimenez 6050 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AIRCRAFT MODELLING TECHNIQUES - VOL.1 - COCKPITS

The AMMO of Mig Jimenez 6050 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AIRCRAFT MODELLING TECHNIQUES - VOL.1 - COCKPITS is the ultimate compendium of knowledge for all aircraft model enthusiasts. This first volume, dedicated to cockpits, offers over 750 pages of rich content and as many as 3,500 high-quality color photographs, presenting step-by-step all stages of working on the most important part of an aircraft model—the crew compartment.

The book was written by world-class experts from AMMO by Mig Jimenez, a highly regarded authority in the modeling world. This is a unique product on the market—dedicated both to beginners and advanced modelers, regardless of the chosen scale (1/72, 1/48, 1/32, or 1/24). It thoroughly describes all stages of part preparation: sprue separation, sanding, cleaning, gluing, as well as advanced hyper-detailing.

• Detailed instructions for comprehensive cockpit assembly and painting—from the simplest plastic kits, through resin, to photo-etched parts and scratch-built elements.
• The guide demonstrates how to create historical details (cockpits from WWI, WWII, the interwar period, Cold War, and modern times) using modern techniques as well as authentic decals and weathering effects.
• You'll find precise explanations on painting dials, seat belts, imitating leather or metal seats, building control panels, and using resin and metal parts.
• The book includes sections devoted to pilots, resin figures, decals, and authentic colors appropriate for each historical period and nationality.

This publication is in English, incredibly rich in illustrations and practical advice, allowing you to discover the most up-to-date methods of decorating and personalizing models. Additionally, it shows how to approach building and recreating realistic interiors in various types of both military and civilian aircraft creatively.

We recommend AMMO of Mig Jimenez Encyclopaedia Vol. 1 to both beginners and professional modelers—thanks to its extensive range of tips and clear illustrations, every modeler will find answers to their questions here. The difficulty level of the techniques described in this edition is rated at 1-5/5, making it suitable for any skill level.

The book is an essential part of every aircraft modeling enthusiast's library and a valuable source of inspiration for your own projects—both historical and modern.

• Category: modeling guide, aircraft modeling techniques
• Edition: softcover, color
• For those modeling aircraft in any scale, also for dioramas