{"product_id":"building-model-trucks-traveling-billboards-2-book-set","title":"Building Model Trucks \u0026 Traveling Billboards 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Model Trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated book offers a complete guide to building model truck kits, across all of the popular scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentrating on civilian vehicles, renowned modeller \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Dent\u003c\/strong\u003e describes the fundamental processes involved in kit-building, including preparation and assembly of components, detailing and modification work, including custom fittings, plus an in-depth look at painting and weathering techniques. Featuring a range of popular, readily available kits and materials, and suitable for modellers of all abilities, each project is clearly explained in an illustrated, step-by-step format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 650 colour images, this book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCore kit-building practices: preparation, assembly, painting, tools and adhesives\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaking the most of the kit’s components: simple and innovative ways to maximize realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdding extra details: fabricating your own parts and off-the-shelf upgrade kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModifying and improving cab interiors: adding figures and ephemera\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEssential painting techniques to produce a showroom-quality paint finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive guide to weathering. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKits are featured in all of the popular scales: 1:72, 1:48, 1:35, 1:32 and 1:24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no billboard more dynamic or memorable than an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer rolling down the American highway at 70 miles an hour! Since the early days of the motor truck industry, companies have plastered the sides of their trucks and trailers with free advertising for products. This practice has beautified the landscape for more than a century, and there is no end to the graphic creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized chronologically, \u003cstrong\u003eTraveling Billboards: Tractor-Trailers as Rolling Advertisements 1900–2010 \u003c\/strong\u003efeatures brands from giants in the transportation field including \u003cstrong\u003eFreightliner, Kenworth, Mack, White-Freightliner, Brockway, Peterbilt, Diamond T\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more. Captions are complete with detailed information about the tractors, trailers, and companies promoting their services. If you or someone you know is interested in the history of big truck advertising and its evolution, Traveling Billboards is a must-buy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47993490276632,"sku":"KIT9781785009181\/9798985965544","price":63.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97817850091819798985965544.jpg?v=1772252555","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/ar\/products\/building-model-trucks-traveling-billboards-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}