AK Interactive AK918 WRECKED PLANES – Modeling Book

AK Interactive AK918 WRECKED PLANES is a unique publication aimed at aircraft modelers and enthusiasts of weathering and aging effects for scale models. The book is available in a bilingual edition (English-Spanish), totals 146 pages, and is softcover bound. This title focuses on showcasing painting and weathering techniques for aircraft depicted as wrecked, crashed, or abandoned.

Contents of the Book

The publication presents 11 detailed examples of various aircraft in states of destruction or abandonment. Each chapter describes specific plane models, the techniques used to achieve realistic aging effects, rust, damaged paintwork, as well as oil stains and battle marks.

• AERO L-29 DELFÍN – a jet trainer aircraft used by Warsaw Pact countries during the Cold War (Czechoslovakia, USSR, other Eastern Bloc countries, 1960s and 70s)
• LOCKHEED F-104 STARFIGHTER – an iconic Cold War era fighter in the markings of the USA, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, among others (1950s-80s)
• A-4N SKYHAWK – an attack jet extensively used by the USA and Israel from the 1960s to the present day
• PIPER PA-25 “PAWNEE” – an American agricultural aircraft, in operation from the 1950s up to today
• MESSERSCHMITT ME 163B – a Luftwaffe rocket fighter from World War II
• MITSUBISHI A6M5 ZERO – the legendary Japanese World War II fighter, used during battles in the Pacific
• YAKOVLEV YAK-3 – a Soviet World War II fighter, participant in the Eastern Front battles
• PBY CATALINA – an American flying boat, used from WWII to the post-war years
• GRUMMAN S-2A TRACKER – an ASW aircraft of the US Navy from the Cold War era
• LIGHTNING F.2A/F.6 – a British Cold War era interceptor fighter

Product Features

• Category: modeling book, painting technique guide
• Material: high-quality paper, soft cover
• Extras: richly illustrated step-by-step instructions, descriptions of materials and paints used
• For whom: perfect for intermediate and advanced aircraft modelers, diorama enthusiasts, and anyone wishing to improve their advanced weathering skills
• Difficulty level of techniques presented: 3-4/5

Why do we recommend it? – The AK Interactive AK918 WRECKED PLANES book is a real treasure trove of knowledge for every aircraft modeler aiming for spectacular, realistic destruction and aging effects. The examples are prepared by top modelers from around the world. This is an excellent guide that shows, step by step, how to achieve effects worthy of contest-winning dioramas.