Schiffer Books elevates figure painting to a status of museum quality high art. Painstakingly detailed with step-by-step instructions and an attention to detail seldom realized in your average "how-to" book make these volumes some of the finest on the market.
Please Note: The step by step painting & color mixing techniques covered in these books is for modelers using Oil Paints.

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3708 Creating Scenes For Military Miniatures: Groundwork, Foliage, and Settings Once you’ve finished your latest military miniature, you’ll want to display it at its best. You could simply attach it to an attractive base, but just imagine posing it in a slice of terrain in which your particular soldier fought. Kim Jones shows you in step-by-step, close-up photographs how to do just that. (pb) $ 16.95
8834 Modeling Military Miniatures With Kim Jones Tools, Tips & Techniques Kim Jones shows how his various techniques and hand-made tools can make the sculptor’s project easier. Kim gives tips on constructing weapons, adding straps and belts to a figure, and creating realistic terrain using materials that can be found around the house. In this new book, Kim helps solve some of the seemingly difficult problems that can confront the novice sculptor. Each technique is detailed using close-up photography and clear, concise captions to explain every step. (pb) $ 14.95
1284 Modeling Weapons and Accessories For Military Miniatures Although weapons and accessories for military miniatures are available, sometimes you wish you had a different rifle or sword with which to arm your latest figure. Step-by-step photographs Kim illustrates his tried and true methods of creating rifles, swords, pistols, cartridge pouches, and other accessories to add that extra touch of realism for your creation. (pb) $ 16.95
6480 Painting Ancient & Medieval Warriors Ancient and medieval warriors, clad in leather or metal armor, make wonderful, challenging figures to paint. Using clear, concise instructions and detailed photographic illustrations, Mike Davidson guides readers through the steps necessary to first prepare, then paint, and finally display these warriors of ages past. Both hobby and oil paints are used to complete these figures, their armor, and their weaponry. Mike also provides instructions for painting realistic display backgrounds. Additionally, formulas for mixing a variety of useful colors are included. Back in Print
$ 16.95
8842 Painting Civil War Figures Miniature American Civil War figures have become extremely popular in the past few years. Using a clearly photographed step-by-step approach, Mike Davidson utilizes hobby paints and oils to bring these highly detailed miniatures to life. Mike also provides formulas for mixing a variety of Civil War uniform colors. While applied to a particular figure, the lessons and techniques learned from this book will enhance any American Civil War figure the reader may choose to paint. (pb) $ 14.95
6254 Painting Miniature Military Figures Mike Davidson has years of experience painting miniature military figures and in teaching the art to others. Using a combination of hobby paints and oils he is able to create a visual effect that brings life to cast or sculpted figures. In this book Mike takes a commercially produced casting and guides the reader through the process of assembly, painting and mounting, ending with a figure that would be a proud addition to any collection. Each step is clearly photographed and captioned so the reader may easily follow along. While applied to a particular figure, the lessons and techniques learned from this book will enhance any painting the reader may choose to do. (pb) $ 14.95
1292 Painting Napoleonic Miniatures The Napoleonic era has been called the age of the military tailor because of the colorful and ornate uniforms of this period. Using a clearly photographed and captioned step-by-step approach, Mike Davidson guides the reader through the process of assembly, painting and display of a commercially produced figure. Mike brings these highly detailed miniatures to life using a combination of hobby paints and oils. He also provides formulas for mixing a variety of Napoleonic uniform colors. The lessons and techniques learned from this book will enhance any Napoleonic figure the reader may choose to paint. (pb) $ 16.95
3716 Painting World War II Miniatures World War II saw a large variety of uniforms on battlefields around the globe. Mike Davidson, using a clearly photographed, step-by-step approach, employs hobby paints and oils to recreate twentieth century warriors. Starting with commercially produced figures, he guides the reader through the process of assembly, painting, and mounting. (pb) $ 16.95
6262 Sculpting Miniature Military Figures The figure is an American cavalryman of the late 19th century. While this book will be of primary interest to those involved in the hobby of creating military miniatures, it will also be of great help to all who use this flexible and exciting medium. Each step of the process is explained in photographs and words, so even the beginner will be able to carry out the project, while the advanced sculptor will learn some valuable insights from one of the best. (pb) $ 17.95
51495 Building Architectural Models Whether you intend to add flair to your office presentation or charm to your model train set, this book will give you professional insight into designing and producing architectural models – with truly spectacular results. $ 14.95
51995 Exotic Panzers in Miniature
Modeling Unusual War Machines of the Third Reich
Award-winning miniaturist Edward F. McGrane shares his panzer modeling approach in in a lavishly illustrated volume featureing rare and unusual armor of the Third Reich. $ 19.95