Kit Building For Railway Modellers, Volume 1 - Rolling Stock By George Dent

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 • Considers detailing, modifying and scratch-building • Discusses painting, transfers and weathering