Starting with the very basic the author guides you through the essential skills and techniques needed to build a scale model aircraft to be proud of.

Concentrating on the construction of plastic kits in the popular scales Scale Aircraft Modelling also looks at how to improve your model or create a different version by using specially manufactured components in plastic, resin and metal.

Topics include: Tools Construction tips Painting tips Biplane rigging Detailing Airliner modelling Weathering Advanced techniques Using resin and vac-form parts Health and safety