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How (Not) to Paint a Locomotive
Christopher Vine
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Description for How (Not) to Paint a Locomotive
Hardcover. With colour photographs and 30 diagrams, this book takes the beginner through the necessary stages and processes in painting a model engineering subject. It includes: selection and making of equipment, paint, preparation, spray and hand painting, fixing blemishes, lining, transfers, tips on how to look after the paintwork, and a list of suppliers. Num Pages: 168 pages, 164 colour photographs & diagrams. BIC Classification: WDHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 766. 168 pages, 164 colour photographs & diagrams. With colour photographs and 30 diagrams, this book takes the beginner through the necessary stages and processes in painting a model engineering subject. It includes: selection and making of equipment, paint, preparation, spray and hand painting, fixing blemishes, lining, transfers, tips on how to look after the paintwork, and a list of suppliers. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WDHM. Dimension: 247 x 179 x 19. Weight: 758.
The author had spent six years building a 7-1/4" gauge model of an LNER B1 locomotive, 'Bongo', and wanted to paint it to a high standard. This turned out to be easier said than done. The complete process of painting, lining and reassembly of Bongo took two years of frustration, mistakes and wrong directions but, finally, he won a gold medal at the 2004 Model Engineer Exhibition and the Charles Kennion Memorial Trophy for the best finished model in the show. It was this success, together with the lack of published help on the subject, that led to his decision ... Read more
The author had spent six years building a 7-1/4" gauge model of an LNER B1 locomotive, 'Bongo', and wanted to paint it to a high standard. This turned out to be easier said than done. The complete process of painting, lining and reassembly of Bongo took two years of frustration, mistakes and wrong directions but, finally, he won a gold medal at the 2004 Model Engineer Exhibition and the Charles Kennion Memorial Trophy for the best finished model in the show. It was this success, together with the lack of published help on the subject, that led to his decision ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
CHRISTOPHER VINE
Number of pages
168
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
766g
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Bridge of Weir, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780955335907
SKU
V9780955335907
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Christopher Vine
Christopher Vine has always been fascinated by all things mechanical and electrical. In fact his first words were "Turn it on" and "Turn it off" which just about covered everything of interest. He started making things early on with his first working go-kart at the age of seven. It had a car battery and starter motor as motive power and ... Read more
Reviews for How (Not) to Paint a Locomotive
"This is quite simply the best practical book for model engineers we have seen for decades. Model Engineer Magazine - 2007 This book will not only appeal to locomotive builders but to the builder of ANY model that requires a decent paint finish. A MUST HAVE book if ever there was one. Engineering in Miniature Magazine - 2007"