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The landscape through which railways run is often the inspiration and reason why people choose to model a particular line. Therefore creating a realistic setting in which to operate your railway is an essential aspect of modelling, yet it is often overlooked or left until the last moment.

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Designing and building a miniature aero-engine is an exciting and rewarding task. Whether a professional engineer or an amateur looking to build an engine to fly your model aeroplane, this book helps you guide through all the stages of designing and constructing an aero-engine in your workshop at home.

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Describes how to build several different types of baseboards from the simple box frame, through the monocoque flat board, the drop board and insulation board, to multi-level boards and the helix.

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Digital can run more than two cars on two-lane circuits, introducing overtaking and racing tactics to bring slot car racing closer to real motorsports. This guide to digital racing is researched with testing and support from manufacturers, distributors, developers and enthusiasts.

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Chronicles attempts at large-scale models embarked on by the LEGO Group as well as the early work of LEGOLAND artists and builders and contemporary LEGO Certified Professionals who build big for a living. This book charts the rise of AFOLS (adult fans of LEGO) and their increasingly spectacular models and gargantuan collections.

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Internationally recognized artists Michael and Debbie Schramer share step-by-step tips and tricks in more than 200 full-color illustrations to help you create beautiful, natural fairy houses and furniture.

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Everything the ship modeller needs to know about building a famous warship type Numerous colour illustrations, plans and detail drawings Focuses on very popular modelling subjects which are represented by a wide selection of kits

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Most modellers, regardless of what scale they work in, rely heavily on the humble plastic or metal kit. This book intends to help both novice and more experienced modellers to achieve the very best results. It is a foundation course in constructing rolling stock from kits.

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Locomotive kit building remains the best route to achieving a varied range of motive power in most scales but it also retains a mystique, being associated with expert modellers and expensive tools. This title demonstrates how anyone can successfully assemble working kits with only a modicum of inexpensive equipment and experience.

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Although most people have heard of laser-cut and 3-D printed model railway parts and kits, most modellers have little knowledge or experience of them. This illustrated book describes in non-technical language how these machines work and how railway modellers can use them to produce remarkable models for their layouts.

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N gauge is the most rapidly expanding of all the model railway formats and if you want to take advantage of its huge potential, then this is the book for you. This title explains exactly what N gauge is, its history, its advantages and some of its possible disadvantages.

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Whether making buildings to complement a garden railway, creating an entire model village, or simply one stand-alone structure, there is something immensely satisfying in seeing your model building standing proudly outside where it truly belongs, in all weather conditions and throughout the seasons.

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Suitable for all those who are interested in developing their modelling skills and creating realistic models of country houses, cottages and farm buildings for their railway layouts, this title encourages and inspires the reader emphasizes that railway modellers can achieve their objectives without purchasing expensive materials.

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Describes the construction of a range of uncomplicated miniature steam engines, for construction by the model engineer. Every project in this book can be completed with a minimum of workshop tools, and they are a suitable way into model engineering for the uninitiated, and a relaxation for the more experienced engineer.

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Aimed at all those modellers who wish to create a model railway set in an urban landscape, this title covers the selection and the construction of a wide range of urban buildings, and presents many detailed photographs of real buildings from which the modeller can gain ideas, identify specific features and draw inspiration.

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Model engineers have been making models of internal combustion engines since the invention of the real thing, but it has always been surrounded by a mystique, and a perceived difficulty that has put many people off. This book looks at this subject.

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This book in the railway modelling series drills deeper into the tips and techniques that can be utilised by the modern modeller to produce a detailed and cohesive model railway.

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This book is a practical guide to the aerodynamic principles of the 'aerofoil' and the way that wings produce lift, which is vital to establishing flight. Included are over forty ready-to-use aerofoil sections in a range of typical sizes, together with a detailed method of plotting these sections on a home computer.

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Topics covered include: Designing for comfort How to use space efficiently Practical construction techniques from L-Girder to box frame baseboards Sub track bed construction, track laying and wiring Fine tuning the layout for smooth operations