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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 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 2007
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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 to put pen to paper. This is not an academic treatise on painting, but a practical 'cook book' from someone who did finally achieve a good result, starting from zero knowledge. With 168 pages, 130 colour photographs and 30 diagrams, this book takes the beginner through all 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. The many trials, tribulations and disappointments are related, together with the author's solutions to them. It was only when the job was finished and sense of humour restored that people admitted that they had hardly dared to visit any longer because of the endless tales of woe and disaster: Paint running, rough finish, dust, insects, touching the still wet paint, dropping the tender, power failure in the middle of a job, faulty paint, water in the air supply...If the reader avoids just one of these pitfalls then the cost of the book will have been saved, perhaps several times over.
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Practical advice from someone who has learnt the hard way,
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This review is from: How (not) to Paint a Locomotive (Hardcover)
From bitter expereince I knew that painting any sort of model was fraught with difficulties but I had no idea where to look for help - until I found this book. I am so glad I found it before starting on my new model
Clearly written, full of the sort of advice that only practice can give. Simple the best text on the subject on the market.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Don't do it that way! Do it this way!,
By Mr N G COOPER (Southampton on sea) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How (not) to Paint a Locomotive (Hardcover)
Although mainly written for users of spray guns and those into large model engineering, I found the book was full of great tips, ideas and to be a very good 'read'. I model in 16mm to the foot, 1/19th scale, and the bulk of the text was relevant. Not a cheap book, but thoroughly recommended for its high quality colour illustrations and ideas.
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The ultimate "Idiots guide",
This review is from: How (not) to Paint a Locomotive (Hardcover)
Having just completed a 3 1/2 inch gauge loco I bought this book before starting with the final paint job. I am pleased to say that it was money well spent. Although not a complete novice, as I have had some spraying experience in the motor trade, I found this book to be a great font of knowledge as regards to painting something smaller than a Mondeo bonnet. The author had made almost all the mistakes that it's possible to make,and found ways around them,which meant that I didn't have to thus saving me time and paint. I was able to make a fair job first time. I also have improved my understanding of the pitfalls of painting smaller objects.
For anyone about to paint a model this book should be on your shopping list before you go out and buy the wrong paint, wrong primer, or wrong equipment. For anyone not about to paint a model, its still a dam good read and written in a style that reminds me of "The words and music" as Curly Lawrence would say. The ultimate "Idiots Guide" to painting your model. May I also congratulate the author on his superb model Bongo
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