Kit Building for Railway Modellers

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.

Having grown up on a diet of Airfix and Matchbox plastic kits, George Dent is now editor and in-house model maker at Model Rail magazine, one of the UK's most popular hobby titles. He has built a well-earned reputation as an expert in detailing, painting and weathering models and has a long-standing passion for model cars and trucks. He has written nine books for Crowood, including Airbrushing for Railway Modellers, Building Coaches, Kit Building for Railway Modellers, Weathering for Railway Modellers and Building Model Trucks.