Inside this follow up to the book Minimalist Model Railroading, you will discover 15 more layout design cases studies where the philosophy of minimalist model railroading is discussed in great detail. In addition, two portable model railroads are also explored within this design context.
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RC Plane flying and building – Probably this is the only Hobby that involves Engineering, Electronics, Building, Aerodynamics, model making, etc.
This is a hobby which is demanding and challenging and yet rewarding, when you fly it! The feeling you get when you fly the plane successfully, is priceless. As a RC Plane hobbyist for several years I have come to experience this priceless feeling again and again and I want others to feel the same about this hobby. That is why I have created this illustrated guide, so that with minimum frustration and ‘fuss’ you can go about making your flight a successful one.
This Guide covers some very important segments in the process of flying without which a successful flight will one be a matter of chance!
This guide is a creation and compilation of some extensively research both from actual experience and available information.
Lastly, I want to say only one thing about flying RC Planes, “The more you know about them, the better your flying will be”
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Featuring plans from Model Railroader magazine from three decades, each of the 101 track plans has a newly written, informational description of the design. The track plans range in size from simple 4 x 8 foot and smaller layouts to room- and garage-sized showpieces, with the majority focusing on mid-size layouts.
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As 2013 comes to a close, we are taking the opportunity to look back on the memorable trends that have influenced the larger dialogue of architecture and urban design. From the beach-side city of Miami slowly transforming into the USA’s next design center, to a mushrooming of super-tall skyscrapers competing for the distinction of “world’s tallest building,” to proposals for entire cities that function on renewable energy and sustainable building practices, 2013 may be remembered best for the proposals by big-named architects seeking to claim attention-grabbing titles over the next couple of years. The upcoming year presents numerous challenges to architects, especially in solving issues of sustainability and climate change, an ever increasing income gap in our largest cities, and planning for the smart growth of cities, especially as the world’s population becomes increasingly urbanized. Looking forward to the next year, here are the architecture and planning trends that we hope to see more of in 2014. 1. Adapting coastal cities to climate change through resilient design The profound devastation experienced throughout the New York Metropolitan area in the wake of Hurricane Sandy made us come face-to-face with a dismal reality: as worldwide carbon levels in the atmosphere continue to …
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Building with brick is similar to walking. Placing one foot in front of the other eventually leads somewhere, just as putting one brick on top of the other ultimately leads to a built structure. Architects and builders have used brick as a building material for thousands of years. The modular simplicity and relative cost effectiveness are still appealing in contemporary architecture. Curved walls and sun shades, or brise soleil, are made possible with clever applications. Also unique to brick is the feeling that looking at a wall tells the story of the builder. Each brick placed and cemented by hand to form a useful whole brings a sense of craftsmanship to a building. Creativity and playfulness are rewarded in the presentation of this material, and even though it’s ancient, brick is still relevant to contemporary architecture. Here are projects inspired by and incorporating brick in fun and innovative ways. Meditation Pavilion by David Coleman Architecture, Montgomery, Alabama The small, modular nature of brick allows it to be plastic in its applications, as in the curved wall of this meditation pavilion. House on Mount Anville …
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As time goes on, graveyard space is becoming more limited – and Norwegian designer Martin McSherry just proposed plans for a skyscraper cemetery to house the dead. The Royal Danish School of Architecture student created the vertical graveyard to provide a solution to the growing demand for burial space in Norway. The tower is encased within a metal exoskeleton and it has graveyards on every floor that provide space for eternal rest in the sprawling urban sky.
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Post tags: eco design, green design, Martin McSherry, Nordic Assoication for Graveyards and Crematoria, sustainable design, Vertical graveyard
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Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures teaches aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Celebrated author Lee J. Ames shows readers how to draw famous structures from all over the world, as well as an igloo, a barn and silo, a windmill, and even a teepee. Ames’s illustration style and renowned drawing method has made him a leader in the step-by-step drawing manual, and the 31 books in his Draw 50 series have sold more than three million copies. Ames’s instruction allows seasoned artists to refine their technique and guides amateurs to develop their own artistic abilities. Even the youngest artists can draw the tallest, grandest structures. It’s easy to construct any type of building when it’s done the Draw 50 way.
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Heres the more in depth video you guys wanted =)
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