This lavishly illustrated book provides guidance on how to transform your model from its bare structure to a realistic finish. This new book provides: a guide for both beginners and the more experienced, covering all scales and gauges; advice on the selection of airbrushes, compressors and essential tools; a simple three-step process to clean and prepare your model for painting; guidance on dealing with faults and paint problems; instruction on the pros and cons of the different ways to produce lines; tips to help you produce consistent fine lines with a bow pen; how to get the best out of transfers and the different types available, and finally, basic weathering techniques using a variety of methods. With over 500 colour photographs it will help even the beginner to produce a realistic life-like model.

" For a modeller carrying out a simple identity change to finishing off a kitbuild project, these are wise words, professionally expressed, and as such will be of great value to new and experienced builders alike. " - Railway Modeller

" If you enjoy putting those final touches to your model, this is an excellent guide to most of the aspects that you will need. " - Gauge O Guild Newsletter