How to paint WW1 figures book due in August

[Dave W]

New Zealand military figure painting master Mike Butler is about to have his first book published in which he shares his tips on how to paint realistic WW1 figures.

Mike's book - Modelling and Painting WW1 Allied Figures - is due for release in August. The front and back covers show some of the gems to be found in Mike's book.




Mike's book is being published by Crowood Press and publication details and price as well as some bio background on Mike ( who is also a Forum member!) are featured here:



Mike's work is outstanding and we are so fortunate he is sharing his tips on getting the best from the growing range of WW1 figures on the market now.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[DaddyO]

Yep - been looking at Mike's figures for some years now in various books, articles and over on the Planet Figure forum. This is definitely one for the bookshelf 
Paul

[MikeNZ]

Thank you David & Paul for your support.
I’m hoping this meets your expectations & will be fascinated to hear what you think.
Not long to wait now.
MikeTheKiwi

[RAGIII]

That looks Very interesting. I will have to pick up a copy!
RAGIII

[Peter Wagner]

Any information available about from where this book can be purchased?

[WD]

This looks fantastic, and should be a help to a figure painter of most any period of history in my very humble opinion.

WD

[KiwiZac]

For some time I've been wanting to learn hot to Properly Do Figures so this is a must-read. Excellent news! I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for this one.

[OEFFAG 153]

Nice!

I will get a copy. Need to get more into the figure side of things, so this will give me a boost I think.

//Mikael

[gedmundson]

I will certainly look forward to Mike's book. His outstanding work is very impressive, and I'll be obtaining a copy as soon as I can get one.
Cheers,
Gary

[MikeNZ]

Any information available about from where this book can be purchased?

This looks fantastic, and should be a help to a figure painter of most any period of history in my very humble opinion.
WD

For some time I've been wanting to learn hot to Properly Do Figures so this is a must-read. Excellent news! I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for this one.

Nice!
I will get a copy. Need to get more into the figure side of things, so this will give me a boost I think.
//Mikael

I will certainly look forward to Mike's book. His outstanding work is very impressive, and I'll be obtaining a copy as soon as I can get one.
Cheers,
Gary

Hi Peter, WD, Zac, Mikael & Gary,
Am grateful for your interest & support guys.
Trust my book will meet your expectations.
It is intended as both a broad workbook & specific focus on WW1.
I’ll soon move onto WW2 after over 8 years with dedicated to Great War subjects.
You can register interest & preorder here:
https://www.crowood.com/collections/forthcoming/products/modelling-and-painting-world-war-i-allied-figures-by-mike-butler

There is also a teaser section showing illustrations with explanatory painting tips.
Welcome any specific questions.
MikeTheKiwi

[pepperman42]

This looks exceptional. Even the preview pages give great info. Pre ordering now!

Steve

[Peter Wagner]

Thanks, Mike.  Done

[WD]

Thanks Mike!

WD

[MikeNZ]

This looks exceptional. Even the preview pages give great info. Pre ordering now!
Steve

Thanks Steve for early thouguts.
I too was a bit surprised at choice of teaser pages.   
These are my most unique elements to my approach.
Pleased they help spark some interest though.
Trust rest of book meets your expectations.
Only 5 weeks to go!
MikeTheKiwi

[OEFFAG 153]

So, I recieved my copy of Mikes book in the post yesterday.

First flick through is very favourable indeed! I especially like the images of real uniforms, showing the varition of colours – thus effectively killing any question on what was the correct hue 
The re-enactment shots showing "real" soldiers wearing and using the uniforms and equipment is most enlightning. The step by step on how to paint faces and uniforms, convert figures are also very helpful! And for inspiration there are plenty of mouth watering finsished figures. Some of the faces of the busts are just incredible!

If you ask me you get a lot of book for the money.
I had trouble ordering dierctly from the publishers (They don't ship to the EU). A very helpful reply recomended me to go to "The Bookdepository" and order instead, which worked well.
And, they didn't charge me for the postage.

Congrats, very well executed Mike!

All the best!
/Mikael