Scale Aircraft Modelling

by Mark Stanton

Overview

Starting with the very basics, the author guides you through the essential skills and techniques needed to build a scale model aircraft to be proud of. Concentrating on the construction of plastic kits in the popular scales, Scale Aircraft Modelling also looks at how to improve your model or create a different version by using specially manufactured components in plastic, resin and metal. Topics include: Tools; Construction tips; Painting tips; Biplane rigging; Detailing; Airliner modeling; Weathering; Advanced techniques; Using resin and vac-form parts; and Health and safety.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781861264459
Publisher:	The Crowood Press UK
Publication date:	08/31/2003
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Mark Stanton has been making model aircraft since he was a child. He has exhibited widely and his models may be seen in, amongst others, the Fleet Air Arm Museum. He has also written for a number of aviation and modelling magazines. When not constructing model aircraft, Mark is an Airbus Captain with Emirates.