Evergreen How-To Book

Written by renowned modeller Bob Hayden, this indispensable guide is the definitive manual for working with polystyrene materials in scale modelling. Featuring practical advice and insider techniques from more than a dozen master craftsmen, it provides a comprehensive overview of how to build, modify, and improve every conceivable type of plastic kit with professional precision.

As the first dedicated handbook on the subject, this volume covers every aspect of styrene fabrication, from fundamental cutting and assembly techniques to advanced scratch-building and structural conversions. Readers will find clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied by hundreds of expert tips on selecting tools, achieving seamless solvent bonds, and creating fine architectural and mechanical details. Whether you are seeking to enhance commercial plastic kits or embark on complex scratch-building projects, this handbook is an essential reference tool for railway modellers, military builders, and architectural model makers alike.