This fascinating and detailed book is essential reading for all those
railway modellers who wish to build their own wagons and vans.After
examining the types of modelling materials that are available and
discussing the basic tools that are required, the author demonstrates
how the modeller can move on from building simple kits to constructing
more complicated kits in a variety of materials, including plastic,
white metal and brass. He then considers how kits can be detailed,
converted and significantly modified (often referred to as 'kit
bashing') before covering the ultimate in rolling stock construction -
scratch building.Brimming with practical advice and tips, this
remarkable book uses worked examples and step-by-step photographs to
show what can be achieved with the application of research, patience and
modelling skill. Moreover, although the volume deals with 00 gauge, the
ideas and techniques discussed can easily be applied to other
gauges/scales.