AK interactive Metallics Vol 2 - AK Learning Series no. 5. This second part shows how you can apply metallic effects to historical and fantasy figures. How to make metallics without metallic varnishes by explaining the "non-metallic metal" NMM technique. In addition, it is described how to properly use shadows to create metallic effects, polished metals, blue technology, etc. Many tricks and techniques from the best modeling painters. Examples have been applied to robots, spaceships, historical figures and much more ... This new release, volume # 2, from the well-known AK Learning Series, is dedicated to metallics, with tricks, information, techniques and educational material for both beginners and advanced modelers. It complements volume # 1 and helps you better understand and learn the secrets behind metal finishes in modeling.

Metallics have always been a difficult task for model builders. No matter which model building branch you choose, at a certain point you have a project in front of you with a metal piece that you want to paint as naturally and realistic as possible. There are many ways to finish a metal, through the use of enamel, to wax and real metal plates. Within two volumes dedicated to metallics, the talented artists from the AK Learning Series take you on a journey through the difficult task of mastering metallics.

This book is written in English.