The Car Modeller's Handbook
The Car Modeller's Handbook

Author: Nick J. Wigman

Publisher: Crowood Press UK

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861268938

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Cars are now more popular subjects for modelers than they have ever been. An ever increasing range of kits allows the modeler to build a wide variety of highly detailed road and racing cars. Of paramount importance to the car modeler is the perfection of finish, but this can be difficult to attain without the necessary experience. This book, written by three expert car modelers, sets out everything you need to know to produce a superb model car in one of the popular scales. Covering construction, detailing, modification and finishing, this book will appeal to the beginner and the intermediate level modeler anxious to improve his or her skills.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Freight Cars
The Model Railroader's Guide to Freight Cars

Author: Jeff Wilson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780890245859

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Jeff Wilson offers you a brief history of each type of North American freight car and how designs have changed from World War I to the present helping you to model freight cars with truer accuracy.

Basics of Scale Automotive Modeling
Basics of Scale Automotive Modeling

Author: Pat Covert

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9780890243206

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Lively and informal writing introduces young or beginning modelers to the fundamentals of modeling scale cars. Covers the basics of assembly, gluing, decaling, and painting, including brush, spray can, and airbrush techniques. Includes a color gallery of finished models for inspiration.

3d Automotive Modeling
3d Automotive Modeling

Author: Andrew Gahan

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2012-10-02

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 1136130136

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Master techniques from top automotive designers and world-class game developers with this insider's guide to designing and modeling 3D vehicles. With techniques demonstrated in 3ds Max, Maya, XSI, and Photoshop, "3D Automotive Modeling" starts with a fantastic series of hot concept designs and continues by offering a full hands-on modeling tutorial for each. Some of the very best designers and modelers from across the globe take you through their processes step-by-step, giving you the tips, tricks, and short-cuts that true professionals use. "3D Automotive Modeling" features tutorials from Honda, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz designers, as well as modelers from Sony Computer Entertainment, Lucas Arts, and Simbin-artists who have worked on some of the biggest games in the industry, including the MotorStorm series. You will get: insider tips from a team of noted professionals, led by author Andrew Gahan, part of the award-winning game team behind the PlayStation 3 smash hit series, MotorStorm; all tutorial files, models, textures, blueprints, and concept images on the associated web site; and, access to a vibrant forum on the web site where you can discuss and share your work and get feedback from the pros.

How to Build and Detail Model Cars
How to Build and Detail Model Cars

Author: Terry Jessee

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780760310212

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This generously illustrated guide to assembling, detailing and customizing model cars presents ten chapters covering plastic model kits ranging from muscle cars and lowriders to race cars, hot rods and pickups. Each project addresses a different set of techniques representing skill levels that grow more advanced as the book progresses. From assembling and painting a muscle car right out of the box to building a hot rod complete with fuel lines and plug wires, as the reader finishes each project he or she develops an understanding of the skills necessary to utilize laser-etched parts, assemble hinged doors and hoods, apply metal foil for chrome finishes and execute custom paint and decal finishes. Step-by-step photos -- including 100 in color -- illustrate all of the skills and techniques described.

Modelling Soft-Skinned Military Vehicles
Modelling Soft-Skinned Military Vehicles

Author: Jerry Scutts

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Published: 2000-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781841761398

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WWII saw the development of a huge range of armed and unarmed military vehicles - anti-aircraft gun platforms, ambulances, artillery tractors, fuel bowsers, jeeps, trucks and troop carriers – these are essential for use in many dioramas and vignettes.

The Modeler's Guide to Scale Automotive Finishes
The Modeler's Guide to Scale Automotive Finishes

Author: Pat Covert

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890242650

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One of the hobby's best-known names teaches how to create show-stopping car and truck models with expert finishing and painting techniques. Gives expert tips and explains the basics of paint, equipment, and step-by-step safety techniques. Includes construction projects detailed in full-color photographs. By Pat Covert. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pgs.; 169 color photos and 3 illus.; softcover.