Ray Haskins received his first model Airfix kit when he was five years old and this sparked not only a life-long hobby, but also his career, in modelling and painting figures and vehicles. His company is Ray Haskins Figure Painting.
Lots of useful hints and tips in here and a good reference for whichever theatre of operations you are interested in. A very useful book for modellers and wargamers alike. -- Robin Buckland * Military Model Scene *