The Car Modeller's Handbook (Paperback)

by Nick J. Wigman (Author), Daryl Keenan (Author), Alan Bottoms (Author) "The birth of plastic modelling can be traced back to the 1930s when the English firm of Lines Brothers started their Frog Penguin series..." (more)
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Product Description

Cars are now more popular subjects for modelers than they have ever been.  An ever increasing range of kits allows the modeler to build a wide variety of highly detailed road and racing cars. Of paramount importance to the car modeler is the perfection of finish, but this can be difficult to attain without the necessary experience. This book, written by three expert car modelers, sets out everything you need to know to produce a superb model car in one of the popular scales. Covering construction, detailing, modification and finishing, this book will appeal to the beginner and the intermediate level modeler anxious to improve his or her skills.



 



 

Book Description

Cars are now more popular subjects for modelers than they have ever been. An ever increasing range of kits allows the modeler to build a wide variety of highly detailed road and racing cars. Of paramount importance to the car modeler is the perfection of finish, but this can be difficult to attain without the necessary experience. This book, written by three expert car modelers, sets out everything you need to know to produce a superb model car in one of the popular scales. Covering construction, detailing, modification and finishing, this book will appeal to the beginner and the intermediate level modeler anxious to improve his or her skills.

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• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Crowood (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861268939
• ISBN-13: 978-1861268938
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #809,168 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
  
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