Locomotive kit building remains the best route to achieving a varied range of motive power in most scales but it also retains a mystique, being associated with expert modellers and expensive tools. However, in this invaluable, richly illustrated volume, George Dent demonstrates how anyone can successfully assemble working kits with only a modicum of inexpensive equipment and experience. All aspects of assembly are covered in detail including working in plastics, resin and metal; the very basics of working and joining materials; installing ready-made power units and performing more complex operations, such as assembling etched metal chassis frames and intricate valve gear.

Features and reviews in Model Rail, Model Railway Club Bulletin and Model Locomotives Illustrated. Reviews in British Railway Modelling, Model Engineer and Model Engineer's Workshop.

About the Author
Having grown up on a diet of Airfix and Matchbox plastic kits, George Dent is now Editor and in-house model maker at Model Rail magazine, one of the UK's most popular hobby titles. He has built a well-earned reputation as an expert in building, detailing, painting and weathering model trains, while he also has a long-standing passion for model cars and trucks. He has written nine books for Crowood.


Book Information
ISBN 9781847975515
Author George Dent
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd