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Painting and Lining Model Locomotives and Coaches

9781785006272

Painting and Lining Model Locomotives and Coaches

  • ISBN 13:

    9781785006272

  • ISBN 10:

    1785006274

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 01/07/2020
  • Publisher: The Crowood Press UK
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Summary

Painting and Lining Model Locomotives and Coaches provides a guide for both beginners and the more experienced to transform your model from its bare structure to a realistic finish. It covers all scales and gauges and gives advice on the selection of airbrushes, compressors and essential tools.

A simple three-step process to clean and prepare your model for painting is covered along with invaluable guidance on dealing with faults and paint problems. Clear instruction on the pros and cons of the different ways to produce lines is given. Tips to help you produce consistent fine lines with a bow pen and how to get the best out of transfers and the different types available are all covered.

Finally, there are basic weathering techniques included that use a variety of methods. With over 500 colour photographs, this lavishly illustrated book provides guidance on how to transform your model from its bare structure to a realistic finish. 

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