This book contains lots of things you need to know; including things you didn't know you needed to know!Following on from the very successful 1st book from Peter Miller; Essential Tips and techniques, this 2nd Volume extends the reader's insights into the building and techniques detailed in Volume 1.

The contents range from practical hints and tips through to more advanced and specialised techniques; how to cut threads and turn ordinary pilots into individual characters and how to apply some of the full size ideas to your models. This book also covers: Photographing your model to editor standard, Control Systems, How to produce great illustrations for articles And much, much more... Full of useful information for all modellers especially those that believe modelling should be fun!

Chapter 1 – Scraps from the building board Some clever practical ideas to make the fiddly bits of building your model easier!
Chapter 2 – You need tools Make sure that you have the right tools for the job 
Chapter 3 – Cutting threads Here’s the lowdown on how cutting a thread can make life much easier 
Chapter 4 – Weathering and painting Simple ideas to give your model that true scale look 
Chapter 5 – Pilots and panels Add and personalise the “little man” in your plane for extra realism
Chapter 6 – Control systems Tips for building and installing a great control system to your aeroplane 
Chapter 7 – Model photography Acquiring the skills for photographing models to publishing standards 
Chapter 8 – Writing The publishing process laid bare – getting your name in print 
Chapter 9 – Ebay Buy/sell anything, get the best out of buying and selling modelling stuff online 
Chapter 10 – Internet Lots of useful websites for the model builder