Wild Swan Modelling Techniques

An Approach to Building Finescale Track	110pages	Softback
Iain Rice	1991	£12.95
Working from the principles behind prototype trackwork this book concentrates on point and crossing construction. I know from experience what goes wrong if you don't do this! The problems of wiring and operating are also covered.

The Art of Weathering	112pages	Softback
Martyn Welch	1994	£16.95
A superb book, a practical manual of how to weather model railways of both historic and modern eras, but a book which is also a delight to look through for the sheer artistry of the results achieved by the author. One slight word of caution, the techniques assume the use of an airbrush, although the principles guiding the application of paint apply equally well to all methods.

Landscape Modelling	66pages	Softback
Barry Norman	1986	£12.95
An inspiring book, visually pleasing but also very practical in its advice on techniques for model railway scenery. Although the author is very skilled, and the book illustrates some of the most convincing model scenes ever created, the author does not "talk down" to the beginner and the methods and ideas he describes are easy to understand and adopt.

A Modellers Handbook of Painting and Lining	154pages	Softback
Ian Rathbone	2008	£21.95
A very complete account of how an experienced painter sets about finishing railway models. Right through from tools, materials, preparation, cleaning, priming, top coating and the multifarious complexities of lining, every single stage is explained and illustrated in great detail. Apart from a very few prototype reference shots, every single photograph in this book is in colour - a first for Wild Swan and beautifully and believably printed too. The only thing is that the quality of Ian's work is so good that it makes me wonder whether I could or would ever produce anything even approaching his standard. Patience and practice are the keys according to Ian. Oh well - I believe he accepts commissions!