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Model-making: Materials and Methods focuses primarily on the wide variety of materials that can be employed to make models; those which have been favoured for a while and those which are relatively new. The book looks at how these materials behave and how to get the best out of them, then illustrates a range of relatively simple methods of building, shaping, modelling, surfacing and painting with them. Useful features of the book include: The different uses of models in various disciplines The sequence of making; planning and construction, creating surfaces, painting and finishing Methods of casting, modelling and working with metals Step-by-step accounts of the making of specially selected examples Simple techniques without the need for expensive tools or workshop facilities A 'Directory' of a full range of materials, together with an extensive list of suppliers AUTHOR: David Neat has trained both as a theatre designer and a teacher. He is a practising sculptor and model-maker with more than twenty-three years professional experience. He currently tutors at five leading design colleges in and around London, as well as regularly running his own courses in model-making. ILLUSTRATIONS 185 colour photographsProduct Identifiers
PublisherT.H.E. Crowood Press LTD
ISBN-139781847970176
eBay Product ID (ePID)88928420
Product Key Features
Book TitleModel-Making: Materials and Methods
AuthorDavid Neat
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
GenreArt & Culture
Dimensions
Item Height280mm
Item Width215mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDavid Neat
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom