Model Making: A Basic Guide (Norton Professional Books for Architects & Designers)

I purchase many books on model and mockup making since I am a product designer and teacher of the same. Making models and mockups is a main part of that enterprise in both practice and teaching. I bought this book thinking it might be another great addition to my library...not so. The illustrations are only line drawings and the content is not very comprehensive or thorough. Would not purchase again.

I bought this book one year ago before going to college because I went on a architecture book reading frenzy. I bought about architecture30 books that summer and read most of them. Though this one was not of any use to me right away I did just use it for some guidelines and tips for making my first model in architectural drafting school. It has some great suggestions on what materials to buy and what tools you will need. Since it was my first model I had to purchase all the tools to work with the materials. So having this book helped me decided what materials I wanted to use for my model, what the benefits and cons were of those materials, and which tools would help me cut, glue, trim, etc. I would recommend this book to students or anyone trying to build models.As for the shipping and the state of the book, the shipping was perfect, got to my house within a week or two which was no problem because I was just reading it for my own benefit. I bought the book used for $0.77!!!!!!!!! So the price was more than amazing. The quality of the book was very good, no highlights or anything and even if there were it was less than a dollar so I wouldn't complain. Overall everything was great.

This is an elegant little book of line illustrations dealing with the art of architectural model building. It is not really a "how to" book. This book is ideal for people who already posses plenty of artistic talent. They will see basic concepts and be able to go from there.If like me, you want to make models to help out with your kid's school projects, this book is not for you. For anybody looking for a step by step guide to making models, I would recommend a book by Games Workshop called, "How to Make Wargames Terrain", a beautifully illustrated guide book aimed towards teenagers

I am a model builder by trade so a book like this seemed to be right up my alley. Although it is a good reference, it leaves some advance topics/ideas out. Instead of an instructional book, it seems to be more of an inspirational book for beginners or people interested in building models. If you are a beginner and are searching for an easy read to bring you into the world of model making, this is your book.

This book gives you basic structures and different ways of building said structures. If you have zero concept of architecture this can give you a decent idea. But I feel it is more suited to someone who is slightly familiar with model making in which this book can help step up the quality of your models.

This book is certainly worth the 10 or 12 bucks you pay for it. If you are creative or talented, it is pretty useful. It lacks helpful hints, and has no real step by step stuff, just alot of vague stuff to get you started. Like I said, it is worht the 10 or 12 bucks though.

A very well illustrated introduction to the art of architectural modeling. Good discussion of materials and methods, as well a some introduction to the aesthetics of the business. Excellent for beginners.

wasn't what I was after but my fault for not reviewing harder. next time i'll spend more time in review

Very useful and practical