Scale Modeling:
A Life Built
One Kit at a Time
By Jorge Damico
A personal journey through four decades of scale modeling, creativity, and storytelling.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Forty years. Hundreds of builds. One life shaped by the craft of scale modeling. Scale Modeling: A Life Built One Kit at a Time is the memoir of Jorge Damico, founder of Auttorama, covering four decades at the bench across three countries and more subjects than he can count. From the first plastic kit as a child in Brazil to complex 1/35 WWII German armor dioramas built for audiences of tens of thousands, this is the full story told for the first time in one place.
Across 20 chapters and 112 pages, the book covers the history of the subjects, the techniques of weathering, and the personal journey of the craft. It is not a how-to manual. It is the kind of book that reminds you why you started building in the first place, and why, after all these years, you never stopped.
Scale Modeling: A Life Built One Kit at a Time is now available on Amazon in full-color print. If you have ever looked at a finished diorama and felt something bigger than just satisfaction, this book was written for you.
You'll DISCOVER
Lessons learned from 40+ years
at the modeling bench
Personal stories behind iconic
builds and dioramas
Practical techniques and
creative approaches
How modeling builds patience,
skill, and lifelong friendships
Inspiration to bring your own ideas to life
WHAT'S INSIDE
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jorge Damico has been building scale models for over 40 years. What began as a childhood hobby became a lifelong passion and career path.
A modeler, storyteller, and educator. Jorge is the founder of Auttorama, where he shares builds, tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, and history.
✓ 40+ Years of Scale Modeling
✓ Founder of Auttorama
✓ Diorama & Armor Specialist
✓ Content Creator
✓ Customer Experience Executive
✓ Passionate Educator