NEW Model Design & Blueprinting Handbook

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Have you ever heard of such a thing? I sure haven't. I've been making blueprints for nearly 20 years and all I've ever seen on this subject have been technical drafting textbooks. Lots of people have been asking me how to make accurate plans for their projects, so this past year I sat down to write a book on the subject. Now it's finally done! (Yeah! Whew, what a long project. . .)

This book is aimed at both traditional (physical) and 3D modelers. It covers all the basics of turning reference material into a set of accurate blueprints for just about any project. Rather than just hit you with a bunch of concepts, it walks you step-by-step through the entire process. The finished book is over 260 pages and has over 230 detailed illustrations (yeah, I've been busy! )

For detailed info on this book, please go here:
http://www.ModelersNotebook.com

Please keep in mind the book is not being officially released until early next year. But I am making a LIMITED NUMBER of copies available next month for those who wish to pre-order. It's first-come, first-served so please order soon.

Once we get past the holidays, this new site will start putting up many resources for modelers, including free online articles. So much to do, so little time!

Thanks!

Charles Adams

[Wizardofflight]

Hello,

I have been ask numerous times how do you create your drawings and I have attempted to develop a tutorial and have failed miserable, but I had the opportunity to review a draft of this book and it everything that it claims. I have completed a number of projects where I only used photos for reference, they are posted here:
http://www.angelfire.com/scifi2/wizardofflight/
and
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/misc/wol/
as well as all of my Boba and Jango Fett templates and Star Wars Blaster drawings and the techniques in this book are just the ticket. I had to learn them the hard way, but this book would have saved me a lot of time and hassles.

If you have any interest in scratch building physical or CGI models from photo references the techniques discussed in this book are essential and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to venture into this world you won’t be disappointed.

Alan

When Fokker E.III Ruled the skies! I am also working on drawings for my FAVORITE WWI plane of all times the Fokker E.III.

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I would like to thank everyone for their encouragement and enthusiasm for this project and for all the pre-orders that have been pouring in. People are very excited about this new book and the response so far has been really positive. The final proof has been received from the printer and the book looks great! It won't be long before those who have pre-ordered will receive their advance copies.

In addition, I will be personally autographing each and every pre-ordered book. For more information on the book as well as instructions for ordering, please visit http://www.ModelersNotebook.com

Note that the Introduction is now available to view and read online, along with the Foreword by Alan Sinclair, a.k.a. "Wizard of Flight" at http://www.modelersnotebook.com/MDBH1-Contents1.html

Remember, this is a limited offer, so don't miss this chance to get your copy early and save on shipping. Reserve yours today and be among of the first to receive this exciting new volume! LESS THAN 85 COPIES ARE LEFT for pre-order.

Charles Adams
Webmaster,
http://www/StarshipBuilder.com
http://www/AirshipModeler.com

PS If you know anyone who might be interested in this book, please spread the word. Thanks!!

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The book is now in people's hands and some very glowing reviews are coming in! Glad to see folks are liking it. Please keep in mind the first printing was small, and a large percentage has already been sold out! It costs a great deal to print a large book like this, so no guarantees on future printings.

To read customer reviews, please go here:

http://modelersnotebook.com/MDBH1-Praise.html