Combining Scales for Realistic Dioramas

Enrique Carrasco
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Master modeler Enrique Carrasco demonstrates the artful technique of creating depth-of-scale dioramas through seven projects depicting historic scenes from the Middle Ages, World War II, and more.

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Description

Add an astounding level of detail to your dioramas by incorporating figures, vehicles, and scenery in varying scales. This how-to style book from master modeler Enrique Carrasco guides readers through the depth-of-scale technique that's unique to the modeling genre.

Combining Scales for Realistic Dioramas includes:

  • Seven step-by-step depth-of-scale projects combining up to three scales in a diorama
  • Scenes showcasing important moments in history from the Middle Ages, Roman Times, the American Revolution, World War II, and more
  • Techniques for painting, modifying figures' poses, and scenic effects
  • Tips to make realistic ships, boats, structures, stone streets, muddy roads, snow, rivers, and oceans
  • Over 100 pages and 300+ color photos
You'll be thrilled with the results of this clever method that's sure to take your dioramas to the next level!
Author: Enrique Carrasco
Size: 8.25 x 10.75
Pages: 112
Author Bio
Enrique Carrasco Molina is a journalist, writer and professor of Advertising Communication at Universidad Europea de Canarias in the Canary Islands. He has published nine books related to communication and history, some focused on the study of sailing. He has been self-taught in modeling since he was 10, complementing the practice of the hobby with courses in Fine Arts and amateur work in 8mm cinema, and video, using self-made kits for science fiction short films. He has won several awards in modeling competitions, and since 2014 has been a senior consultant in various naval modeling workshops.
Table of Contents

Chapter 1: An introduction to depth of field in multiscale dioramas

Chapter 2: Tension in the Ardennes (Part 1)

Chapter 3: Tension in the Ardennes (Part 2)

Chapter 4: George Washington crossing the Delaware River

Chapter 5: Siege of Rheinberg (1586-1590)

Chapter 6: Pedro Menendez de Aviles sails to Florida

Chapter 7: Trade with the Hanseatic League

Chapter 8: Pax Romana

References

Classic Toy Trains Classic Trains Finescale Modeler Garden Railways Model Railroader Trains Magazine Kalmbach Books