Osprey Modelling Masterclass : Mat Irvine's Auto Modelling Masterclass

Mat Irvine shares his wealth of knowledge of techniques for building plastic model cars that produce a degree of realism unachievable 'straight from the box'. All types of automobile are covered - vintage and veteran, classic sports cars, single-seat racers, American cars from the fifties and sixties, pickups, vans, dragsters, hot rods, customs, four-wheel-drives, and the most modern cars. Illustrated with over 240 colour photographs, this book not only provides a treasure trove of useful techniques and tips, but also offers a fascinating insight into the hobby, its past and future.

Contents

• Introduction
• How it All Began - And a Matter of Scale
• How a Plastic Kit is Made
• Who does What?
• Getting Started
• Building a Basic Kit
• Super-Details
• Paint and Finishing
• Limited-Edition Kits
• Customizing
• Accessories and Dioramas
• Renovating an Old Kit
• The Collecting Phenomenon
• The Gallery
• References