Locomotive Modelling From Scratch and Etched Kits Part One
Geoff Holt 108 pages Softback 2012
This
book, it seems to me, is both a practical guide to the business of
model locomotive construction and also an interesting account of how the
hobby has changed and developed since The Second World War. Geoff's own
model building "career" started with a chance friendship with a like
minded German prisoner of war and has since involved him since with many
of the leading names in the hobby. Very well illustrated throughout
with colour photography and numerous sketches and line drawings, the
book starts with a more or less general introduction to tools, materials
and techniques before embarking upon a "signature model", the Great
Central's "Immingham" class 4-6-0. Two of these are to be built in 7mm
scale, one from scratch and the other from a kit, and this first volume
will take us as far as the rolling chassis, with part two due next year
taking us to the completion of the job. Well written, informative and a
novel approach to its subject, all as well produced as you would expect
from Paul Karau and Wild Swan.