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Anybody have Douglas Lee's book?
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Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 10:07 AM UTC
After reading the promo here for Douglas Lee's book and seeing that he reveals tips on building the armor, not just dios, I just ordered a copy. I've seen his work several times in person and it's the most stunning example of our hobby I've ever seen.
My question is - does anybody already have this book and is it as outstanding as it looks?
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Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 10:30 AM UTC
I have the book and ,yes ,the book in my opinion is as good as his work--outstanding!
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Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 10:37 AM UTC
I have it.
Besides his outstanding photos,
I like his writing style.

Although if you are looking for a glue part A to part B type book, then this one isn't for you.
My personal opinion is it's for more advance modelers who can look at photos, and understand what's going on.
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Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007 - 06:29 AM UTC
Thanks Mac and Dave! I'm glad I ordered it. I'm way past the basics, I want to learn some of his techniques for attaining that look of his. Every time I see one of his dios at a show I stare at it for about half an hour and then go back to it 5 or 6 times.
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Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007 - 07:00 AM UTC
Then you'll also enjoy the book Matthew.
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Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007 - 07:13 AM UTC
Not sure if you read the review Jim S. did of the book: Review of Doug Lee's book
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Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007 - 08:58 AM UTC
Thanks Rudi, I didn't know that was around. Confirms what I had hoped though. I'm glad I ordered the book. I've seen all four of those dios in person and they are really amazing. I can't imagine that even the best photography does them justice.
Thanks gents!
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