Broad in scope, yet meticulous in its coverage, this book on workshops and workshop practice fills a hitherto neglected area of the modelling market. Brian King draws on his many years as a ship modeller to cover all workshop tools, skills and techniques in painstaking detail. Generously illustrated with over 300 illustrations and diagrams, the book is divided into five sections. The first discusses the workshop from the design itself to safe working practices. The secound section deals with workshop tools, from hand and machine tools to adhesives and fixtures. The third covers materials, with an in-depth analysis of metals, woods and plastics. Section four looks at machining methods, from lathe work to drilling. The final section covers model detailing and finishing, including photo etching. With its comprehensive contents and clear illistrations, this book is set to become a standard reference for every modeller, whether begenner or expert.