Painting and Lining Model Locomotives and Coaches

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.