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Building Better Scale Model Cars and Trucks: Expert Tips and Techniques

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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.

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.

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.

Although a little dated when compared to our latest car kits with photo-etched
parts and minute resin details, this covers the basics of building, painting, and
detailing car and rod kits. If you like to work with the older AMT style kits, this
is right for you. Modern techniques are used as well, including the substitution
of machined metal parts for the plastic ones, to achieve greater realism, and to
generate more interest in the models.
I saw techniques that were new to me.
Worth a look, if you enjoy model car building.

The book was listed as "Very Gook" and it is. It appears that liquid was spilled along one corner of the book, but was cleaned up. It didn't cause is serious damage to the writing, diagrams, or photographs.

I would certainly purchase from this organization again.