TankArt 1 German Armor Rinaldi Studio – A Guidebook for Armor Modelers

TankArt 1 German Armor by Rinaldi Studio Press is the third, expanded edition of the world-renowned modeling guidebook dedicated to building and painting German armored vehicles from World War II. This publication has been enriched with two additional chapters and 64 new pages, which detail new techniques and more examples of completed models, making this title an invaluable knowledge base for every enthusiast of German armored weaponry.

• Category: Modeling guide – technical book
• Subject: Third Reich armored vehicles from World War II
• Models featured inside: Befehls Panther G, Tiger I Initial, Sd.Kfz 251/22 Pakwagen, Hetzer, Panzer IV DAK, 10.5cm Sturmhaubitze 42, Panzer IV 88mm
• Historical period: World War II (1939–1945)
• Country of use: Germany (Third Reich)
• Format and scope: 288 pages, English language, high-quality paper, plenty of step-by-step photos and illustrations
• Author: Michael Rinaldi – a globally acclaimed modeler and innovator in painting techniques for scale models
• Extras: Detailed photos of finished models, clear instructions, tips on weathering and realistic effects, innovative approaches to realism techniques

The book focuses not only on explaining "how" to achieve specific modeling effects—such as color modulation, shading, wear and tear, mud and dust effects—but also "why" particular techniques work in practice. This is a unique approach in the field, helping both beginners and experienced modelers not only imitate, but also understand the process of creating hyper-realistic miniatures.
The third edition features new projects based on vehicles that played a key role on World War II battlefields, described with model examples in, among others, 1/35 and 1/16 scales. Numerous high-resolution, step-by-step photographs make this title a practical handbook for any modeler specializing in German armored vehicles.

We recommend TankArt 1 German Armor to both beginner modelers and advanced armor enthusiasts. The difficulty of the tips provided in the book is rated at 2-4/5—you will find both clearly explained basics and complex weathering techniques, which will certainly increase the realism of your models and improve the final display result.