{"product_id":"kit-building-for-railway-modellers-volume-2-locomotives-and-multiple-units-9781847975515","title":"Kit Building for Railway Modellers, Volume 2: Locomotives and Multiple Units","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): George Dent\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Crowood Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Model Railroading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocomotive 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. In this invaluable, richly illustratedvolume, George Dent demonstrates how anyone can successfully assemble working kits with only a modicum of inexpensive equipment and experience. All aspects of assembly are covered in detail including working in plastics, resin and metal; the very basics of working and joining materials; installing ready-made power units and performing more complex operations, such as assembling etched metal chassis frames and intricate valve gear. \u003cbr\u003e- Includes a full guide to essential tools, materials and adhesives.- Covers the art of soldering.- Explains the basics behind chassis construction and alignment.- Presents an in-depth guide to the assembly of cylinders, coupling rods and valve gear.- Examines a range of power unit and transmission options.- Demonstrates how to detail and modify kits for extra realism.- Illustrates painting, lining and weathering techniques.- Offers tips on running-in, testing and maintaining mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crowood Press (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45048796709015,"sku":"9781847975515","price":2149.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781847975515.webp?v=1769223460","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/kit-building-for-railway-modellers-volume-2-locomotives-and-multiple-units-9781847975515","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}