HOW TO BUILD SCALE MODELS

How to Build Scale Models

Edited By: Mark Hembree

KB12107 104 pages  Suggested Retail $12.95

Simply following the instructions to put together that scale model is easy.  But making it look like the real thing is often a mystery to modelers. This book takes up where the kit instruction stops.  The collection of articles in this book is not just for the advanced user, its designed to help all modelers advance their skills and improve their models. In this book you'll find the answers to all of your questions and learn the techniques for the items listed below.

• Filing seams easily

• The art of stretching sprue

• Detailing armor vehicles

• Installing photoetched cockpit vehicles

• Painting natural wooden finishes

• Painting with an airbrush

• Painting faces on miniature figures

• Applying decals

• Basic add-ons for a unique car or truck

There's no trick to scale modeling. You don't need fancy equipment or years of experience.  Great Looking models begin with basic skills, carefully and consistently applied.