Making the best of ready to run models: Modern Wagons in 4mm.

This 186 page book is the latest on modelling modern wagons (published March 2009) from Nigel Burkin and will appeal to relative newcomers to railway modelling, those about to tackle their first detailing and conversion projects together with wagon enthusiasts and experienced modellers wanting good reference material. The book is crammed with colour pictures of full-size wagons, step by step pictures of techniques and a great deal of inspiration. There are ten chapters covering everything from coal, cement, petroleum, intermodal, ballast, aggregates, mineral and Railfreight wagons together with sections on weathering techniques, equipping a work bench and the variety of components and kits available for detailing ready to run wagons. At £11.99 plus P&P for 186 pages in full colour, it's amazingly good value for money.