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The Book Shelf => What's interesting to read => Topic started by: Nigel Goodson on November 07, 2013, 12:33:12 AM
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I was just wondering if there was a good how to book that details building WW1 aircraft . WNW apparently has one , but it's currently unavailable , sold out, and it's expensive. I really could use something that shows a step by step walk through, it would be of great help to me at this point. Any ideas, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
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Nigel,
These a couple of books from Ray Rimmel that may be what you're looking for.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thanks for your replies guys, I spent a bunch of time today looking for books on the web, and didn't see any of these titles anywhere! I guess you just have go to the pros for this kind of thing.....Thanks again lads.
Oh yeah, sorry if I posted this in the wrong place Des, ooops.My bad. :-\
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Windsock Worldwide magazine has a long running series of articles titled Modeling Master class that has a lot of useful information and techniques. Each article focuses on specific areas of the building process, i.e., struts, wings, cockpits, rigging, etc.. Highly recommended.
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To the above I would add that you can learn quite a bit from Des's articles on this forums parent site (http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/), and by perusing the build logs here as well as the modeling hints topic. "Search" is your friend. ;)
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You guys are the best, all of your suggestion have been most helpful, thanks again for your replies, much appreciated !
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Hello Nigel
Like others who have replied I would heartily recommend the Ray Rimmel and Windsock publications and this very forum and website - where else can you find such great advice freely given and detailed builds?
Something else you might like to consider if you want something in book form is the Air Modeller's Guide to Wingnut Wings Volume 1.
Produced by AFV modeller publications it cost me £19.50. It's a full colour 112 page book organised around photo-builds of seven great models from the WnW range. They are: Hansa Brandenburg; SE5a; Roland D.IVa; RE8; Albatros DVa; Sopwith Pup; and Gotha G.IV.
Along the way there's lots of advice and I enjoyed the photographic coverage and text, although inevitably the volume from Datafile devoted solely to the Gotha G.IV is very much more comprehensive.
Best wishes
Nigel J.
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http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/reviews/books/greatestguidebookreviewaj_1.htm (http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/reviews/books/greatestguidebookreviewaj_1.htm)
Whilst not WW1 specific there are a couple of biplane builds in there (not WNW), and there are plenty of tips within the WW1 builds that feed across very nicely
A lot of the builds in the Air Modeller book can be downloaded as individual PDF's from their website as they appeared in the magazine at the time, I d/l the LVG one and very good it was too.
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Really, when it comes down to it, the major outliers from modeling, say, jets or WWII aircraft come down to:
-- rigging(!)
-- fitting and alignment of multiple wings
-- achieving some material effects (notably woodgrain & CDL)
-- relative lack of authoritative references on most subjects
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Take a look at Des's build logs on the main site. Utterly superb, wonderfully well photographed with hints and tips and easy to follow steps.
Des really should consider publishing them.
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Very nice of you all to reply. I have been studying this site since I found it, and yes by God it's full of great tips, and tons of information but I do love a good reference book .iThe Wing Nuts book appears to be exactly what I'm looking for, (thanks Nige!) unfortunately it's sold out, , and I haven't been able to locate a used copy. If anyone knows how I can lay hands on one please give me a shout. Once again guys thanks for pointing me in the right direction , I really appreciate it...
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Here you go Nigel, I have just the book for you, only problem though is it was printed before Wingnut Wings was born, before Roden, before Eduard, in fact before any of the model companies existed, it is a 1909 edition. :) :) :) sorry, just thought I would throw this in for a bit of fun.......
Des.
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Here you go Nigel, I have just the book for you, only problem though is it was printed before Wingnut Wings was born, before Roden, before Eduard, in fact before any of the model companies existed, it is a 1909 edition. :) :) :) sorry, just thought I would throw this in for a bit of fun.......
Des.
...And before most of our modelling subjects were around, as well! ;) ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hello Des:
I wonder how many folks actually made a steam locomotive? Neat stuff though, fun to take a look back.
Mark
Here you go Nigel, I have just the book for you, only problem though is it was printed before Wingnut Wings was born, before Roden, before Eduard, in fact before any of the model companies existed, it is a 1909 edition. :) :) :) sorry, just thought I would throw this in for a bit of fun.......
Des.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dmOTQ7a5LnI/UnyYhZzcsvI/AAAAAAAAJ4c/9EO67exLNBQ/s800/model%2520making%2520book.jpg)
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I know of a "how to" book/magazine just published here in the UK. It isn't WWI focused but is about modelling techniques.
Des, how can I provide details of this to the Forum whilst keeping within the rules?
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Oh my God ! Where the heck did you find that treasure? Thanks for giving me a chuckle Des , much appreciated in these trying times. Awesome find, now all you need is some modeling spats and jodhpurs to complete the picture ! Lol, have a great day all...
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Ian, it's okay to name the book/magazine in this topic, it will be answering the initial question posted by Nigel.
Nigel, I found the book on ebay, the auction was finishing at a ridiculous time early one morning so there were no other bidders, I won it really cheap.
Des.
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Des, I think I've found my true calling...Im giving up on WW1 aircraft, and switching over to modeling printing presses. Gonna start with a Gutenberg and work my up! Lol
Actually if things keep going this badly with the Gotha, I just might! Yeesh..
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Ian, it's okay to name the book/magazine in this topic, it will be answering the initial question posted by Nigel.
Nigel, I found the book on ebay, the auction was finishing at a ridiculous time early one morning so there were no other bidders, I won it really cheap.
Des.
Thanks Des. The magazine in question is a new product from the Airfix Model World team at http://shop.keypublishing.com/product/View/productCode/STEP13 (http://shop.keypublishing.com/product/View/productCode/STEP13) . The special is not WWI specific, it is about generic techniques. The parent magazine does however have a WWI themed issue at http://shop.keypublishing.com/issue/View/issue/AMW036/airfix-model-world-november-2013 (http://shop.keypublishing.com/issue/View/issue/AMW036/airfix-model-world-november-2013) .