Painting and Lining Model Locomotives and Coaches
Author | : Geoff Haynes |
Publisher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 543 |
Release | : 2019-08-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781785006289 |
ISBN-13 | : 1785006282 |
Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Download or read book Painting and Lining Model Locomotives and Coaches written by Geoff Haynes and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated book provides guidance on how to transform your model from its bare structure to a realistic finish. This new book provides: a guide for both beginners and the more experienced, covering all scales and gauges; advice on the selection of airbrushes, compressors and essential tools; a simple three-step process to clean and prepare your model for painting; guidance on dealing with faults and paint problems; instruction on the pros and cons of the different ways to produce lines; tips to help you produce consistent fine lines with a bow pen; how to get the best out of transfers and the different types available, and finally, basic weathering techniques using a variety of methods. With over 500 colour photographs it will help even the beginner to produce a realistic life-like model.