Bøker av George Dent

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 adhesivesMaking the most of the kit’s components: simple and innovative ways to maximize realismAdding extra details: fabricating your own parts and off-the-shelf upgrade kitsModifying and improving cab interiors: adding figures and ephemeraEssential painting techniques to produce a showroom-quality paint finishA comprehensive guide to weathering.  Kits are featured in all of the popular scales: 1:72, 1:48, 1:35, 1:32 and 1:24.

Applying a weathered texture to scenery in railway modelling can bring to life the settings involved, given a sufficient understanding of the technique's nuances, as informed by this guide from Deputy Editor of "Model Rail" George Dent.

Aimed at modellers of all abilities and eras, this book is an essential guide to creating the most realistic locomotives and rolling stock in any scale.

Covers a wide variety of materials and processes, and tells you everything you need to know about building model railway coaches. The author guides the reader through the necessary techniques and skills. He covers topics ranging from kit building in metal, plastic, resin and wood to 3-D printed kits and components.

Locomotive kit building remains the best route to achieving a varied range of motive power in most scales but it also retains a mystique, being associated with expert modellers and expensive tools. This title demonstrates how anyone can successfully assemble working kits with only a modicum of inexpensive equipment and experience.

The airbrush is an essential tool for modellers striving for professional-looking results. It can greatly enhance the quality of your modelling output, whether applying a full livery scheme or simply blending in areas of new paintwork. A good airbrush may offer unparalleled levels of finish and consistency.

Most modellers, regardless of what scale they work in, rely heavily on the humble plastic or metal kit. This book intends to help both novice and more experienced modellers to achieve the very best results. It is a foundation course in constructing rolling stock from kits.

During the twenty years in which Britain's nationalized railway operated mainline steam locomotives, a vast array of individual designs complemented the British Railways 'Standard' machines, built up to 1960.