Osprey Modelling Masterclass : World War II US Army Fighter Modelling

From Airacobras to Warhawks, from Thunderbolts to Lightnings, this book covers both the history of scale World War 2 US Army fighters, and how to get the most from modeling this subject. Step-by-step guides to creating miniature masterpieces combine with colour images that clearly demonstrate key modeling techniques. This book also features superb examples of the work of top aviation modelers that will inspire and challenge. Jerry Scutts, has written over 40 books on subjects ranging from US Navy floatplane fighters in World War 2 to the exploits of USAF Phantom IIs over Vietnam. Brett Green has written Modelling the Messerchmitt Bf 110 for the Osprey Modelling series, and is the founder of www.hyperscale.com, an on-line virtual magazine for scale aircraft and armor modelers. Text by Jerry Scutts and Brett Green.

Contents

• Tools, Materials and Supplies
• Reference Sources
• The Aircraft
• Across the Scales
• Things under Wings
• Themed Collections
• Painting and Detailing
• Decals
• Gallery
• Useful Contacts