Most modellers, regardless of what scale they work in, rely heavily on the humble plastic or metal kit. This book will help both novice and experienced modellers to achieve the very best results. George Dent presents a clearly written foundation course in constructing rolling stock from kits.
Examines tools, glues and materials
Describes how to successfully construct a chassis for wagons and carriages
Covers work in plastic, resin, white metal and brass
Presents an essential in-depth guide to soldering
Considers detailing, modifying and scratch-building
Discusses painting, transfers and weathering.
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George Dent is Deputy Editor and in-house model maker at Model Rail magazine, one of the UK's best-selling railway modelling titles. He has built up a well-earned reputation as an expert in railway modelling, producing a number of instructional DVDs and running practical courses on the subject. His books for Crowood include Weathering for Railway Modellers Volume 1: Locomotives and Rolling Stock and Weathering for Railway Modellers: Volume 2 - Buildings, Scenery and the Lineside.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Most modellers, regardless of what scale they work in, rely heavily on the humble plastic or metal kit, and this book will help both novice and more experienced modellers to achieve the very best results. George Dent presents here a clearly written foundation course in constructing rolling stock from kits. Examines tools, glues and materials Describes how to successfully construct a chassis for wagons and carriages Covers work in plastic, resin, white metal and brass Presents an essential in-depth guide to soldering scratch-building Discusses painting, transfers and weathering AUTHOR: George Dent is a former graphic artist, guitar maker and museum conservator who has been the in-house model-maker at Model Rail magazine since 2004. An author of countless articles, he also runs model-making courses, as well as appearing in instructional DVDs. This is his fourth title for The Crowood Press. 591 colour photographs Most modellers, regardless of what scale they work in, rely heavily on the humble plastic or metal kit. This book intends to help both novice and more experienced modellers to achieve the very best results. It is a foundation course in constructing rolling stock from kits. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781847974846
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