CultTVman's Ultimate Modeling Guide to Classic Sci-fi Movies
Edited by Steve Iverson and Anthony Taylor
17 build articles
Large format softcover on heavy coated stock
B&W articles and illustrations
2 color "gallery" sections
Price: $19.95 plus shipping
Steve Iverson, creator and administrator of the popular
CultTVman.com
Sci-Fi modelers' website, has taken 17 of the build articles for Sci-Fi kits from his site (all done by expert modelers) and collected them together in this large format softcover. Glancing through the list below should gladden the heart of any classic Sci-Fi fan whether a modeler or not! In addition to the build articles, there is a foreword by Star Trek vehicle designer Rick Sternbach, articles on tools and workbenches, plus a list of hobby resources.
The book is softcover on heavy coated stock. The articles and illustrations are B&W with two color "gallery" sections of the completed models.
Contents:
Foreword by Star Trek's Rick Sternbach
A Trip to the Moon - the first sci-fi movie spaceship - a diorama by Steve Iverson using the Herb Deeks kit
Flash Gordon's Rocketship by John Lester covers building Herb Deeks resin kit and finishing it with metallic paints
Destination Moon's Luna by Jim Piszar builds the Lunar Models kit and features the use of Light Line for lighting
Rocketship X-M by Dave Bengel uses the Lunar kit and discusses scratchbuilding parts as well as casting replacement parts
Gort from The Day The Earth Stood Still by Bill Bryan shows resin figure construction
The War of the Worlds Martian War Machine by Ron Gross builds the Skyhook Models kit
The Nautilus from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jim James features the kit from Comet Miniatures in a creative model display
The C-57D from Forbidden Planet Marc King builds the Polar Lights model and Bob Perovich offers painting suggestions
Robby the Robot by S.M. Clark features the Polar Lights kit and discusses lighting, finishing as well as comprehensive construction tips
The Time Machine by Joel Tavera is a build up of the Lunar Models kit and offers suggestions for a creative diorama
The Proteus from Fantastic Voyage is another model by Joel Tavera using the Lunar Models kit and presents some lighting and detailing suggestions
The Planet of the Apes spaceship by Shane Johnson modifies the Monsters In Motion kit and place it in a diorama
The Discovery Greg Harmon details the restoration of the studio model from 2010. Mike Evans discusses the creation and construction and building of the kit from Lunar Models. Model by Michael Alvarez.
The Orion from 2001 by Jay Chladek uses the Airfix kit to present the basics of styrene kit construction
The Enterprise from Star Trek the Motion Picture by Don Matthys with models and photos by Joel Tavera and Kyu Woong-Lee. Covers the use of aftermarket parts and painting the ship.
The Enterprise A Studio Model is a history of the filming miniature by Jay Chladek with photos by Jeff Brown
17 build articles
