Modelling Toy Soldiers by John Paxton Sheriff

Modelling Toy Soldiers by John Paxton Sheriff

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The reader is taken through every stage in the modelling of an individual toy soldier. The book starts with a look at basic human anatomy. Tools and techniques are discussed and advice is given on the choice of era, regiment and uniform. It concludes with suggestions for storage and display.

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Modelling Toy Soldiers by John Paxton Sheriff

The nature of toy soldiers means that a perfectly satisfactory result can be achieved by those with only rudimentary modelling skills. The reader of this book is taken through every stage in the modelling of an individual toy soldier. It starts with a look at basic human anatomy and the making of a skeleton or armature. Different modelling materials, tools and techniques are discussed as the soldier takes shape, and advice is given on the choice of era, regiment and uniform. Once the first soldier has been produced, the reader can settle down to perfecting newly-acquired skills, or proceed to the study of the mould-making and casting methods which facilitate mass production. By these means, a single master figure can be replicated and simple painting techniques quickly transform plain metal castings into colourful massed ranks. The book concludes with suggestions for the storage and display of potentially valuable soldiers and there is a chapter devoted to the establishment of a small business.
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ISBN 13 9780709057123
ISBN 10 0709057121
Title Modelling Toy Soldiers
Author John Paxton Sheriff
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Year published 1996-04-01
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.