Allied Forces in Northwest Europe, 1944-45: British and Commonwealth, US and Free French
This book is aimed at assisting those new or unfamiliar with historical figure modelling and wargaming by providing them with a range of simple tips and techniques to assist them in putting together good looking collections using methods that won’t take an age. Covered in this book are an introduction to the majority of tools and materials commonly found in modelling, before moving on to cover clear, concise guides for painting British, American and Canadian forces, along with notes on the uniforms of the Free forces from occupied nations. The guides cover all the common variations of uniform used during the period, including British and Canadian Battledress, Airborne forces uniforms, and the American M43 uniform, as well as when these uniforms were worn and introduced. Camouflage uniforms are also covered, and are broken down into how to apply the various patterns simply and with easy-to-repeat methods. Illustrated with hundreds of photos, each stage of the guides has a combination of text description, photograph and list of both paint and brush size used to make the steps as easy to follow as possible.
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Allied Forces in Northwest Europe, 1944-45: British and Commonwealth, US and Free French
This book is aimed at assisting those new or unfamiliar with historical figure modelling and wargaming by providing them with a range of simple tips and techniques to assist them in putting together good looking collections using methods that won’t take an age. Covered in this book are an introduction to the majority of tools and materials commonly found in modelling, before moving on to cover clear, concise guides for painting British, American and Canadian forces, along with notes on the uniforms of the Free forces from occupied nations. The guides cover all the common variations of uniform used during the period, including British and Canadian Battledress, Airborne forces uniforms, and the American M43 uniform, as well as when these uniforms were worn and introduced. Camouflage uniforms are also covered, and are broken down into how to apply the various patterns simply and with easy-to-repeat methods. Illustrated with hundreds of photos, each stage of the guides has a combination of text description, photograph and list of both paint and brush size used to make the steps as easy to follow as possible.
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Allied Forces in Northwest Europe, 1944-45: British and Commonwealth, US and Free French

Allied Forces in Northwest Europe, 1944-45: British and Commonwealth, US and Free French

by Andy Singleton
Allied Forces in Northwest Europe, 1944-45: British and Commonwealth, US and Free French

Allied Forces in Northwest Europe, 1944-45: British and Commonwealth, US and Free French

by Andy Singleton

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Overview

This book is aimed at assisting those new or unfamiliar with historical figure modelling and wargaming by providing them with a range of simple tips and techniques to assist them in putting together good looking collections using methods that won’t take an age. Covered in this book are an introduction to the majority of tools and materials commonly found in modelling, before moving on to cover clear, concise guides for painting British, American and Canadian forces, along with notes on the uniforms of the Free forces from occupied nations. The guides cover all the common variations of uniform used during the period, including British and Canadian Battledress, Airborne forces uniforms, and the American M43 uniform, as well as when these uniforms were worn and introduced. Camouflage uniforms are also covered, and are broken down into how to apply the various patterns simply and with easy-to-repeat methods. Illustrated with hundreds of photos, each stage of the guides has a combination of text description, photograph and list of both paint and brush size used to make the steps as easy to follow as possible.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781399005630
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date: 07/07/2023
Series: Painting Wargaming Figures
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 160
File size: 95 MB
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About the Author

Andy Singleton has been modelling and painting since childhood, having built subjects across a broad range of subjects, scales and genres. In 2014, Andy decided to stop having a proper job and picked up his brushes full time to become professional figure painter, with his business Volley Fire Painting Service. In addition to painting legions of figures, he has worked with many manufacturers across the industry and examples of his work can be found in many rule books, magazines and websites. Andy is also a co-host on the podcast ‘A Few Brits and the Hobby’.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

Chapter 1 Tips and Tools 1

Chapter 2 British and Commonwealth Battledress Uniforms 31

Chapter 3 British and Commonwealth Camouflage Uniforms 57

Chapter 4 United States Army Uniforms 73

Chapter 5 United States Camouflage Uniforms and Insignia 93

Chapter 6 Allied Webbing, Equipment and Weapons 107

Chapter 7 Skin Tones 131

Chapter 8 Basing 141

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