{"product_id":"building-model-trucks-us-world-war-ii-armoured-fighting-vehicles","title":"Building Model Trucks \u0026 US World War II Armoured Fighting Vehicles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated book offers a complete guide to building model truck kits, across all of the popular scales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With over 650 colour images, this book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e Kits are featured in all of the popular scales: 1:72, 1:48, 1:35, 1:32 and 1:24.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAimed at military model makers and wargamers who are interested in the armoured fighting vehicles of the United States as used throughout World War II, this book follows on from \u003ci\u003eModelling British World War II Armoured Vehicles\u003c\/i\u003e by the same author.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The book places its emphasis on US Army and US Marine Corps AFVs modelled mainly in 1\/72 and 1\/48 scales, in a deliberate departure from the more popular 1\/35 scale, to encourage and inspire model makers who are new to or less familiar with these scales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Illustrated with over 270 colour photos, it features every major US AFV used in World War II, with many models shown in various stages of construction and paintings. It presents step-by-step guides demonstrating the painting techniques appropriate for different scales and includes an additional section showing how to paint wargames models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There is also a review of how the USA developed tanks and other armoured vehicles from the interwar period through to the end of World War II. This fascinating story will help model makers and wargamers give the vehicles they build an historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45107386581272,"sku":"KIT9781785009181\/9780719840272","price":45.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97817850091819780719840272.jpg?v=1772266925","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/cs\/products\/building-model-trucks-us-world-war-ii-armoured-fighting-vehicles","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}