Building Model Trucks & Peterbilt Trucks 1939-1979 At Work two book set

Building Model Trucks

This richly illustrated book offers a complete guide to building model truck kits, across all of the popular scales.

Concentrating on civilian vehicles, renowned modeller George Dent 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.

With over 650 colour images, this book includes:

• Core kit-building practices: preparation, assembly, painting, tools and adhesives
• Making the most of the kit’s components: simple and innovative ways to maximize realism
• Adding extra details: fabricating your own parts and off-the-shelf upgrade kits
• Modifying and improving cab interiors: adding figures and ephemera
• Essential painting techniques to produce a showroom-quality paint finish
• A comprehensive guide to weathering. 

Kits are featured in all of the popular scales: 1:72, 1:48, 1:35, 1:32 and 1:24.

Peterbilt Trucks 1939-1979: At Work (At Work Series)

Building trucks for many local businesses along the West Coast, Peterbilt Trucks had to prove themselves on winding rugged mountain roads, and once they did, the trucks became known as ''betterbilt'' Peterbilts among enthusiasts.

Beginning in 1939 when Peterbilt was formed (after acquiring Fageol trucks), this golden era of trucking is portrayed through large format photographs taken at the time when these heavy haulers were put to work. See them in action and read about both the trucks and companies and owners who operated them.