One of the best.

[R. Thorne]

“Building plastic models”  by Robert Schleicher.  While dated, (published 1976), this book has some of the best basic modeling information I have seen and an excellent reference source.  Available on Amazon or EBay for about $6.00 shipped (used).  Well worth the money for new and old modelers.

[Oldcarfan27]

I've got one of those copies. Good information but even better for all the vintage kits in it!

[Gramps46]

Agree with the above comments.  The scratch built work of Dale King was a real inspiration for me.