Lively and informal writing introduces young or beginning modelers to the fundamentals of modeling scale cars. Covers the basics of assembly, gluing, decaling, and painting, including brush, spray can, and airbrush techniques. Includes a color gallery of finished models for inspiration.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Great for starters,
By Tom DePrenda (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Basics of Scale Automotive Modeling: Getting Started in the Hobby (Paperback)
Can't beat the price. Covers the basics on just about every aspect of automotive modeling. I recently started building again and this book has definitely helped. Starts off with tools you'll need to start building. Information on detailing engines and chassis(s),interior(s), exteriors, tires, etc. Discusses painting techniques for detailing and exterior finishes. I highly recommend this book if you are starting in the hobby or even if you've been building for years. I guarantee you will learn a new trick.
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Great for the Beginner,
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This review is from: Basics of Scale Automotive Modeling: Getting Started in the Hobby (Paperback)
This book covers the basics very well, and actually has some more advanced topics too. The content is well written and the pictures are excellent. It covers everything from start to finish. I looked for a book specific to plastic aircraft models, but this book does the trick and applies to the basics for all plastic models.
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The modeling process begins long before you pick up a hobby knife and sandpaper. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sprue tabs, flexible sanders, magnetic jig, crepe masking tape, molding seams, hobby blade, clear enamel, mist coats, applying decals, liquid cement, angle clamps, locator pin, hobby knife, positioning time, sink marks, setting solution, other glues, backing sheet, wet coats, plywood base Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The modeling process begins long before you pick up a hobby knife and sandpaper. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sprue tabs, flexible sanders, magnetic jig, crepe masking tape, molding seams, hobby blade, clear enamel, mist coats, applying decals, liquid cement, angle clamps, locator pin, hobby knife, positioning time, sink marks, setting solution, other glues, backing sheet, wet coats, plywood base Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Creations Unlimited, Micro Kristal Klear, Spray Mount New!
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- Model Cars by Consumer Guide in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Building and Detailing Scale Model Stock Cars by Bill Coulter in Back Matter
- Building Better Scale Model Cars and Trucks: Expert Tips and Techniques by Pat Covert in Back Matter
- Custom Car Modeling by Mark Gustavson in Back Matter
- The Complete Technical Illustrator w/Bi Subscription Card by Jon Duff on page 418
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