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bookModelling the M113 Series
Osprey Modelling 14
By Graeme Davidson
Published by Osprey Publishing.

Soft cover, 80 pages
ISBN 1-84176-822-7

Review by Terry Ashley


Number 14 in the modelling series is similar to previous books with sections on the tools used with the building of the models and listings of references and kits available.

The book covers the construction of five models again divided into categories this time with star ratings indicating the different degrees of complexity in the construction and detailing stages.

Each article has many colour photos of the models during construction showing clearly the inclusion of the aftermarket detail sets as well as many scratch built items in what is basically a step by step visual guide to the building process with photo captions explaining what is happening in the photos as well as detailed text describing the complete building and painting process.

The painting of the finished models follows the same formula with progress pics showing the basic painting of the camouflage schemes with the use of masks where applicable to the weathering process through to the final model.

There is a brief introduction to the tools and materials used during the construction of the models followed by the models themselves.

The five models are:

Following the chapters on the model building are lists of available printed references and websites that will provide valuable information on the vehicles featured as well as listings of Museums with preserved M113s and variants if you able to get to any of these?

Finally there is listed all available kits of the M113 series and a list of M113 Nomenclature to help translate the many different names and terms used by the many users of the M113 series.

Conclusion:
This book continues the trend of previous Modelling Manuals with a wealth of information and clear photos to illustrate the text and will provide many useful tips and modelling ideas that can easily be used on other models as well as the models featured. I particularly liked the painting finishes and cam schemes as there was not one paint chip to be seen, a trend which is well out of hand these days.
The only other comment I would make is with the book title as it should more likely be "Modelling the M113 Variants" as there is actually no M113 in the book and someone looking for an M113A2 for example won't find one, but that is a small point on what is an overall excellent book with well built and finished models to get your teeth into.

Highly recommended.



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