Building and Detailing Scale Model Cars Paperback – March 5, 2006

Let me start out saying that Pat Covert is a great modeller.His concept of the the book is good but the steps to get to the implied results are a bit thin. Instructions of what tools to use and how to use them is good but not excellent. Pictoral examples of how to use them aren't consistant. Painting instruction and how to achieve a quality finish and polish that finish is good.The text areas are a bit too dense and the pictures, while outstanding in size and quality, are in large groupings. Captions chould be more in-depth and instructional - what tools were used, tricks, short-cuts and other examples/variations would have made a good book great.One thing that stood out - Clay Kemp's Dodge Craftsmen truck series section. Outstanding example of research, detailing, and execution. The Photos are excellent. I actually thought the pics on Pages 84-85 were 1:1 scale research photos! Outstanding Mr. Kemp!

decent old school modeler's book on the hobby

Pat "Hogdoo Grundy" Covert shows the beginner as well as the advanced model builder how much fun the hobby can be. This is an exceptional book on the subject, and a must-have volume for your collection. Also, this is an extremely gifted writer when it comes to presenting how-to information in clear, consice language. The photographs are also exceptional. I Highly recommend it.

For a small book there are some very neat projects in it! What I especialy liked was that many of the project cars were fairly ordinary kits that I would likely have overlooked when wanting to buy a model car. One project was building a beater. It was magnificent! Great photos and clear insructions! A very good buy!

There is good stuff in this book. I liked it. I actually learned more from The Basics of Scale Modeling (Fine Scale Modeler) and my reasons are in the review of that book, but there were things that I gleaned from this book that I find valuable.

I've been a modeler for some time, but I've never found good literature that explained and gives tips of how to do something different.It solved many problems that I have once had while building a model car!!A great book for anyone who is looking to improve his/her skills.

If you have the Basics of Scale Automotive Modeling: Getting Started in the Hobby,The Modeler's Guide to Scale Automotive Finishes,Building Better Scale Model Cars and Trucks: Detailing Tips and Techniques books from the same author, there is no need to buy this book.This book is a collection of these three books with some little new tips.The book has many good information and tecniques for the car modeler and saves money for 3 in 1 book price.Recomended

This book is great for learning the basics of modeling. I also covers some advanced techniques like weathering and heavy decaling. I will say that the first model I built and painted after reading this book surpassed any of my previous models in detail and quality.