Basic Painting & Weathering for Model Railroaders

Presents step-by-step techniques to finish, paint, decal, and weather railroad models. Introduces the tools, products, and techniques, and guides hobbyists through several basic projects, from stripping paint to airbrushing. 250 step-by-step color photos help you get started quickly.

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Author: Jeff Wilson
Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 250 color photos; 5 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890246245

Jeff Wilson has written more than 20 books on railroads and model railroading. He spent 10 years as an associate editor at Model Railroader magazine, and he currently works as a freelance writer, editor, and photographer, contributing articles to MR and other magazines. He also writes a model railroading column for Model Retailer magazine and is a correspondent for Trains magazine. He enjoys many facets of the hobby, especially building structures and detailing locomotives, as well as photographing both real and model railroads.

5 Introduction

6 All about paint
12 Tools, equipment, and safety
22 Putting down a good finish
34 Decals and dry transfers
42 Weathering with paint
48 Weathering with chalks
52 Weathering freight cars
64 Weathering locomotives
74 Painting structures
80 Painting figures and vehicles

87 Suppliers and manufacturers
88 Index