A practical illustrated guide to making scale model tug boats, offering information and guidance in line with the very latest developments in tug technology and design, and modern advances in model building. It covers scratch building, kits and mixing the two. The first six chapters are devoted to tugs in general, arranged by the duties for which each type of tug is designed. Subsequent chapters cover the details of scale modelling. This book is an enlargement and substantial revision of the tug material which appeared in the author's previous book Scale Model Tugs & Trawlers (Nexus Special Interests, 1999). Illustrated with original photographs and plans, it has been compiled from a wealth of practical experience and material gathered by experienced professional ship modeller Tom Gorman.

Almal – oud en jonk – is tans oor die wêreld heen aan die hekel. En oraloor maak die alombekende oumablokkie weer sy verskyning. Hierdie nuwe hekelboek deur ’n topverkoper-outeur bied vars en oorspronklike idees vir motiewe: Marokkaanse, Delftse, Persiese en Mediterreense blokpatrone met interessante tegnieke, soos oppervlakwerk, maak die patrone, wat op verskeie maniere gebruik kan word, anders en interessant. Elke patroon bevat ’n diagram, die grootte, die aantal kleure, die moeilikheidsgraad en die volledige patroon.

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, using scale plans to highlight differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers, then moves to an extensive photographic survey of either a high-quality model or a surviving example of the ship. Hints on building the model, and on modifying and improving the basic kit, are followed by a section on paint schemes and camouflage, featuring numerous colour profiles and highly-detailed line drawings. The strengths and weaknesses of available kits of the ships are reviewed, and the book concludes with a section on research references - books, monographs, large-scale plans and relevant websites. The subject of this volume is the Fletcher class, often considered the most successful of all American destroyers. Built to the first design that was freed from treaty restrictions, they came into service near the beginning of the Pacific War and fought with distinction through all the most ferocious of the campaigns against Japan. They were constructed in large numbers, with a number of variations, and their popularity is reflected by the wide range of available kits.

In the last few years the first person view phenomenon has taken the RC world by storm. It has brought an entirely new field to the hobby with new thrills and challenges. Despite this, FPV remains a hobby that requires a steep learning curve, significant research, a decent investment and a lot of trial and error. This book is a beginner's guide to FPV piloting. It intends to bring the reader from zero knowledge of the subject to a position where they can safely conduct FPV flights. It covers the broad range of necessary topics such as vehicle selection, control link, video link, component placement, ground station design, interference troubleshooting, and tips for successful flights. It provides photographs of commonly used equipment and schematics of typical setups - including a detailed case study on the author's own configurations. The must-have guide for any hobbyist new to the exciting world of FPV.

Christopher D. King has created beautiful and detailed designs drawn from nature, from under water scenes, to forest canopies, elephants and crocodiles, to fantasy creatures. The pages echo the simple lines and intricate details to be found in plants and animals around the world for you to get lost in as you colour. With hidden animals throughout the book for eagle eyed colourers to unearth and bring to life, and a range of difficulty levels there's something for everyone to discover. Ranging from delicate and detailed designs, to simple images and patterns, and leaving lots of room for colouring outside the lines, this book provides a beautiful experience to dip into and out of when your brain, or hands, need to relax. Christopher created this book for people whose minds need a little peace every now and then.

Simple, easy-to-follow instructions make it possible for everyone to make replicas of modern fighter aircraft and exciting fantasy planes. Clear, concise illustrations make Thay Yang's new book of aerodynamic paper airplanes easy to use. An award-winning illustrator and master folder, Thay won the senior aesthetics award in the Great International Paper Airplane Contest, sponsored by the Seattle Museum of Flight.

This book provides all the information any ship modeller interested in powering a model boat using live steam will need. It offers both the basic theory covering the steam power plant and fully detailed drawings for the construction of simple and advanced steam engines, boilers and ancillary equipment. There has been a huge growth in interest in live steam-powered model boats in recent years but modellers have endured a dearth of practical construction drawings for suitable steam plants. Here, the author covers many types of engine from simple oscillating cylinder types to piston and poppet valve engines and the application of radio control to the management of the boiler and engine. The projects (which all include detailed scale plans) include simple single cylinder oscillating engines, multiple cylinder oscillating engines, single and multiple cylindered slide valve engines, piston and poppet valve engines, boiler construction and heat sources, control units, reversing systems, radio control valves, and the mounting of engine and boiler units into model boats.

In the last few years the first person view phenomenon has taken the RC world by storm. It has brought an entirely new field to the hobby with new thrills and challenges. Despite this, FPV remains a hobby that requires a steep learning curve, significant research, a decent investment and a lot of trial and error. This book is a beginner's guide to FPV piloting. It intends to bring the reader from zero knowledge of the subject to a position where they can safely conduct FPV flights. It covers the broad range of necessary topics such as vehicle selection, control link, video link, component placement, ground station design, interference troubleshooting, and tips for successful flights. It provides photographs of commonly used equipment and schematics of typical setups - including a detailed case study on the author's own configurations. The must-have guide for any hobbyist new to the exciting world of FPV.