Detailing & Modifying Ready-To-Run Locomotives in OO Gauge, Volume I: British Diesel & Electric Locomotives, 1955-2008

The 00 gauge ready-to-run market has changed dramatically over the past decade, with supreme levels of accuracy, detail, finish and mechanical performance now becoming the standard benchmark of all new models. As the hobby continues to blossom, an increasing range of steam, diesel and electric subjects now find themselves in the catalogs of the leading manufacturers.

About the author

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 writte nine books for Crowood, including Airbrushing for Railway Modellers, Building Coaches, Kit Building for Railway Modellers, Weathering for Railway Modellers and Building Model Trucks.

Summary

The book covers prototypes from the beginnings of British Rail's Modernisation Plan up to the present privatised scene and aims to cater for all skill levels.

Product details

• Authors: George Dent
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781847970930
• ISBN: 978-1-84797-093-0
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 190 mm x 246 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 504 g
• Subject: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Model-making