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Informationen zum Autor 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 building, detailing, painting and weathering model trains, while he also has a long-standing passion for model cars and trucks. He has written nine books for Crowood. Klappentext 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 materialsDescribes how to successfully construct a chassis for wagons and carriagesCovers work in plastic, resin, white metal and brassPresents an essential in-depth guide to solderingConsiders detailing, modifying and scratch-buildingDiscusses painting, transfers and weathering. Zusammenfassung 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.
