WWII in the Desert
WWII in the Desert by Andy Singleton, published by Pen & Sword Books Limited on May 7, 2019, is an illustrated guide that provides practical insights into modeling and painting figures from the North African campaigns of World War II. This 224-page book is designed for hobbyists interested in crafting detailed representations of British, Italian, German, and US troops, offering a structured approach to assembly and painting techniques tailored for various skill levels.
Readers will find a comprehensive resource that emphasizes achievable results and practical advice for wargaming. The book is divided into four main sections, each focusing on different troop types and organized by complexity levels: ‘conscript,’ ‘regular,’ and ‘elite.’ Singleton’s clear, step-by-step instructions cover everything from initial preparation to finishing touches, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced modelers. The techniques presented are adaptable for various figure sizes and materials, ensuring that hobbyists can apply the guidance to their own collections effectively.
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Andy Singleton has been modeling and painting most of his life and has been a professional commission figure painter for some years now. Here he shares his experience and tips of the trade with those collecting figures for the North African campaigns in WWII.
The four main sections of the book cover British, Italian, German and US troops, as well as tips on assembly and painting camouflage uniforms. Each section is divided into three levels of complexity, ‘conscript, ‘ ‘regular, ‘ and ‘elite, ‘ allowing the reader to build up an array of techniques as they gain confidence and experience. The emphasis is on achievable results and practical advice that is applicable to painting units or whole armies for wargaming purposes in a reasonable time frame, not on spectacular individual display pieces.
Most of the figures featured in the numerous illustrations are sized either 28mm or 20mm but the techniques described are easily adaptable to smaller sizes and both plastic and metal figures are covered. Andy’s clear, step-by-step guidance takes the reader through the process from the initial preparation and assembly of the figure, to finishing and basing.
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