Building Better Scale Model Cars and Trucks: Expert Tips and Techniques [Paperback]

Pat Covert (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890242887
• ISBN-13: 978-0890242889
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,461,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on the basics of detailing scale model cars., June 24, 1999

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Jon Fincher ([e-mail]) (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building Better Scale Model Cars and Trucks: Expert Tips and Techniques (Paperback)

Pat has captured the essence of detailing scale model cars with this book. He touches upon everything the intermediate or beginner modeller needs to do to rise to "the next level". From engines to suspensions, from interiors to exteriors, Pat's style is simple - give 'em the facts, then show 'em how it's done. In chapter after chapter, he not only gives you everything you need to start detailing your models, but shows you how he's detailed his own models.

Pat's book is highly recommended to all auto modellers.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars car detailing from A to Z, May 2, 2000

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Avi Chami - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building Better Scale Model Cars and Trucks: Expert Tips and Techniques (Paperback)

This book is a little gem.

It includes a lot of information about car models detailing. The book starts from the needed tools, and includes concise but good description of the systems on a car (engine, electric, brakes, etc.).

Then it includes tips for detailing of the engine, exteriors, interiors, chassis, wheels, etc., together with photos of both models in construction and finished ones.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally necessary for any modeler, August 10, 1999

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[e-mail] (GA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building Better Scale Model Cars and Trucks: Expert Tips and Techniques (Paperback)

Yes, this book is a must. It's clear concise and easy to comprehend. It shows many tricks in detail to better model making. A true reference and idea book, like all Pat Covert's books.