Painting Miniature Military Figures (Schiffer Book for Hobbyists)

This would have been a great book 20 years ago, however since it was first published in 1994 techniques and paints have moved on. It is an excellent guide if you want to paint your figures in oils, but nowadays a lot of people will use acrylics. The photos are excellent and there is no doubting the authors talents with model soldiers, but as a recent returnee to model making,after 30 years, I was looking for something to help me bring myself up to date. Having since purchased one of the more modern books from Mr Black Publications (Scale Model Handbook - WW 2 Special Volume 2) I would suggest that while they are more expensive, these are better guide for the modern model maker.

Very good book, especially for those, like me, that never built or paint a figure. Reading this book the technique become very easy. Racomended for the beginners! The four stars are not for the book (it should have 5 stars!) but for the late (15 days) for receiving the book probably for the mail, not for the seller.

A very informative book, excellently detailed and easy to read.I would thoroughly recommend to all model soldier collectors.Brings the dullest of figures to life.

Good, but could be a bit better.

Hoped for better. Looking for more comprehensive guides

Very good value.

Had this book some time well worth the purchase

Fine