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Building Dioramas stone object
« on: November 10, 2012, 06:44:12 PM »



What they say about the book

Laszlo Adoba  Building Dioramas. Stone objects

The steps of each build are described in details, and are accompanied by 290 colour photos. Following the instructions in the book, one can easily create flower holders, tombstones, fountains and waterworks. Even larger projects, such as building a complete horse monument and a mausoleum is also a part of this book. Keep in mind though: all the specific builds are just visual aids as each procedure and material presented in the book may be adapted to many other fields of scale modeling.

Readery may get many hints on creating different structures, painting surfaces. Some not too well-known scale modeling materials are going to be introduced in the book, too, and at the same time it shows a number of surprisingly new ways of utilizing common materials.

The primary aim of this brand new series - just like the issues of Let's Build Dioramas! is to present the easiest and cheapest procedures that do not require expensive tools or other hardware.
The first two chapters of the 64 pages long, full colour book introduces the basic methods of creating different three dimensional shapes and bodies with ease. Using the fundamental principles, larger and more complex objects are going to be built in the third chapter, furthermore, using water-effects is dealt with to some extent. Readers may follow the creation of a quite large build up in the fourth chapter, whereas the fifth and last one roams to the field of constructing a whole building.

English text, paperback, 290 colour illustrations. 64 pages.

What i say :)

One of the best most informative books i have bought in the few years i have been modeling.
its well worded with no crazy english and fully understandable by all.
Taking the beginner like myself though every step of scratch building in 1/35th,with great text and informative pictures showing you every step from the start to the finished painted item.



showing you how to make outstanding items for any diorama with little knollage and skill and ending up with outstanding eye candy for your bases. with nothing expencive or requiring great skills.



with the aid of this and the authers previas books lets build dioramas this book is a must to have if your learning scratch building or just wish to catch up and learn a bit more.to purchace it give his site a look.

http://adobadiorama.hu/

I'm realy looking forward to his next book and learning more :)
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Re: Building Dioramas stone object
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2012, 07:53:57 PM »

this guy is a Genius! :)
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Re: Building Dioramas stone object
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2012, 09:49:44 PM »

I. NEED. THIS. BOOK. NOW.

Gonna have to beg for another early Christmas gift me thinks.  :D

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Re: Building Dioramas stone object
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2012, 02:27:50 AM »

SWEEEET!!!
Definite must have!!
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Re: Building Dioramas stone object
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2012, 07:09:27 AM »

well worth it uys great book if you dont recon his other books it these two.



anybody wanting to do a bit of scratch learn a bit more or is interested in the techs used only really needs these 3 books lol :) def a must have i think.
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Re: Building Dioramas stone object
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2012, 10:26:38 PM »

Andy,
Could not  agree more have both books full of info. 8)


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