The book, Scale Modeler's Handbook represents a comprehensive guide to every aspect of modeling from building the simplest plastic kits to the most sophisticated adaptations, dioramas and displays.  "Scale Modeler's Handbook" offers helpful tips to both modeling beginners and advanced modelers alike.  The beginner is given clear, exact instructions on how to construct a model and more importantly in what order to do it.  The more experienced model maker will find a helpful checklist reference and many hints for improving his / her construction methods.  Also of note, numerous specifically designed modeling projects accompany the text, in order to add clarity and insight to the subject of model construction.  The major sections of "Scale Modeler's Handbook" are as follows: 1) Introduction; 2) Which Kit And What Model?; 3) Tools; 4) Materials And Adhesives; 5) Scales; 6) Researching The Subject; 7) Techniques; 8) Aircraft; 9) Tanks And Military Vehicles; 10) Ships; 11) Cars, Trucks And Motorcycles; 12) Metal Models; 13) Metal Figures; 14) Plastic Figures; 15) Plastic Buildings And Structures; 16) Card Models; 17) Paints And Brushes; 18) Painting Techniques; 19) Airbrushing; 20) Markings; 21) Dioramas; 22) Showcase Display; 23) Photography; 24) Modelling Magazines; 25) Model Kit Manufacturers; 26) Index and 27) Acknowledgements.  In addition to an informative narrative, " Scale Modeler's Handbook" includes the following features: 1) Approximately 236 black and white photographs; 2) About 55 color photographs; 3) Approximately 55 black and white illustrations and 4) About 80 color illustrations.  "Scale Modeler's Handbook" is sure to appeal to the modeler interested in building highly accurate and detailed models.  This book is 208 pages and is in very good overall condition but does have one stain on the lower portion of the dust cover spine and on the lower portion of a number of pages.  The author is Chris Ellis.  Edition published in 1979.