Tag: Model

Radio Control Airplane How-To’s – From the Publishers of Model Airplane News (Volume 2)

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This is a 160 Page Radio Control Airplane How To’s Volume 2 Book / from Air Age Inc. / / This book is a collection of some of the best “how-to” articles ever / published in Model Airplane News magazine. From building secrets of the top / experts to the latest word on high-tech materials, it’s all here! / / FEATURES: Softcover 160 page book / Extensive black and white illustrations and photographs / Learn the secrets of: / -Flying with skis / -Biplane secrets / -Reducing engine noise / -Flutter-causes and cures / -How to build a sliding canopy / -21 ways to mount servos / -Covering R/C airplanes / -How to make fiberglass parts / -And much, much more!! / / INCLUDES: One 160 Page Radio Control Airplane How To’s Volume 2 Book / / SPECS: Pages: 146 / Width: 8″ (20.3cm) / Length: 10-7/8″ (27.6cm) / sdw 1/10/02 / ir/kh

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Planning Scenery for Your Model Railroad: How to Use Nature for Modeling Realism (Model Railroader)

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Fourth in the Realistic Model Railroading series by the same author, this volume shows modelers how to turn to the real thing natural land forms, crops, forests, water features, and even the seasons, to get better results on their model railroad layouts. What are the critical and model-able differences between the Rockies and the Appalachian Mountains, for example, and what resources can help modelers achieve a natural-looking scene from each area? These big ideas are supported by modeling projects as examples of incorporating realistic natural effects including rock strata, water forms, field crops, and space-saving industries.

Product Features

  • Create signature scenes
  • model still and rushing water
  • Identify and model verious types of rock
  • build realistic, distinctive trees
  • Effectively model snow

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Great Model Railroads 2014 Calendar

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Each month of this calendar highlights one of the many layouts that have been featured in Great Model Railroads. The calendar looks at the fascinating layouts that have filled the pages of this Model Railroader special annual publication since 1991. These great model railroads encompass a variety of scales, eras, and trains. National holidays and occasions are listed, and there is ample space for adding notes and appointments.

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Model Railroading With MTH Electric Trains

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The model railroad empire of MTH Electric Trains continues to steam ahead and revolutionize the O gauge electric train market with its innovative product lines, helping to make O gauge the fastest growing segment in model railroading. This is the first operator’s handbook devoted to MTH’s unique features and characteristics, including the new MTH Digital Control System.Model railroaders can easily construct a complete MTH railroad with the detailed step-by-step instructions in this full-color reference. Thorough coverage of MTH operating systems and related components helps enthusiasts choose the right layout.Includes an overview of the MTH Premier line and RailKing locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories plus a review of the RealTrax track system and the features and operations of ProtoSounds, Loco-Sound, and MTH conventional, infrared, and digital control systems. It also covers computer track planning software, layout construction, wiring and electrical components, scenery construction, equipment maintenance, and operations.– First operator’s handbook devoted to MTH Electric Trains’ unique features and characteristics– Features step-by-step construction of a complete railroad layout from the ground up– Overviews MTH Electric Trains’ components and control systems

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