Preview: Modelling and Painting World War I Allied Figures by Mike Butler

Mike ‘The Kiwi’ Butler's lifelike painted figures feature in a brand new book by Crowood Press. "Modelling and Painting World War I Allied Figures" has two hundred pages of step-by-steps, illustrated & written guides to help the modeller emulate his works. It is the subject of our preview today.

Preview: Modelling and Painting World War I Allied Figures by Mike Butler

Modelling and Painting World War I Allied Figures

By Mike Butler

Published by:  Crowood Press 

PAGES: 208

Width: 189mm / Height: 246mm

Paperback

Product link on the Crowood Press Website.

Mike Butler is an extremely talented figure painter and inspiration for many modellers around the world. When the opportunity to learn just how he creates his craft in an easy to follow step-by-step guide featuring his works of World War One Allied soldiers, well, what's not to love? We thought we would take a look at his new book in our preview.

Mike ‘The Kiwi’ Butler has been military modelling for over 40 years and focused on figures since the 1990s. He served in the New Zealand Army as an enlisted soldier and commissioned officer for over 11 years, and this fostered a passion for representing authentic miniatures of servicemen and women. His artworks have been recognised with awards and featured in many articles internationally.

This practical guide will enable you to create your own realistic small-scale models from the period of The Great War, specifically those involving the forces, aviation and armoured cars of Great Britain, the Commonwealth, France and Belgium. It also touches on other Allied Nations, Russia and Italy. With over 325 high quality photographs, this book covers what soldiers looked like in WW1, with actual clothing and equipment examples for use as reference. 

There are ‘step by step’ projects of figures and busts from concept to completion using a wide range of scales, mediums, and materials. Each project is explained with an ‘Important Steps’ and ‘Key Points’ guide, plus painting palette recommendation. ‘How to’ illustrations demonstrating techniques and highlighting details are included as well as 'How to’ explanations of painting techniques to create realistic-looking skin, clothing and equipment textures like serge battledress and canvas webbing. 

Many tips are given on how to set up your projects to ensure you are ready to begin experimenting with your own approach. Use these tips to help grow your confidence in sculpting, converting, and painting your WW1 projects.

You can purchase this new book in digital or in paperback from the Crowood Press website