{"product_id":"building-diamond-t-model-trucks-diamond-t-trucks-1911-1966-photo-archive-2-book-set","title":"Building Diamond T Model Trucks \u0026 Diamond T Trucks 1911-1966 Photo Archive (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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond T Trucks 1911-1966 Photo Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDiamond T Motor Car Company\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured automobiles until 1911 when the first truck led to exclusive truck production and soon gained legendary status as style leaders. While \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Handsomest Truck in America\"\u003c\/strong\u003e became a long-standing slogan, Diamond T also emphasized its engineering leadership. Builders of more than 1500 \u003cstrong\u003eClass B \"Liberty\"\u003c\/strong\u003e trucks in World War I, Diamond T produced nearly 50,000 thousand prime movers, half-tracks, army wreckers, tank tractors, and tank movers in World War II. The late 1940s were years of peak production, but as the 1950s progressed, Diamond T found independent status problematic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Motor Company\u003c\/strong\u003e purchased Diamond T in 1958; moving production from Chicago to Reos manufacturing facilities in Lansing, Michigan, in 1960, creating the Lansing Division to produce \u003cstrong\u003eDiamond T\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eReo\u003c\/strong\u003e trucks. Both Diamond T and Reo ceased to be separate trucks starting in 1967 when Whites new Diamond Reo Division began producing Diamond Reo trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47505619419416,"sku":"KIT9781785009181\/B03666","price":58.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit9781785009181b03666.jpg?v=1772253861","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/cs\/products\/building-diamond-t-model-trucks-diamond-t-trucks-1911-1966-photo-archive-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}