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32 page softcover book. Full-color illustrations. Includes assembly and painting instructions for. Tamiya's Quad Gun Tractor. Tamiya's British 25PDR. Field Gun. Tamiya's British Army Scout Car Daimler Mk.II. Detailing and painting instructions forfigures. Construction and painting instructions for dioramas. Detailing and painting instructions for Monogram's '69 Camaro Z28. One ''Step By Step Modelers Guide To Air Brushing'' Book. This is the ''Step By Step Modelers Guide .....
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Glossy softcover 96 page book with 215 full-color photographs. This book presents 11 dynamic projects to help you achieve creative, colorful and ultra-realistic finishes for your plastic models. Techniques covered include a variety of camouflage, weathering, high- gloos, ''vinyl'', and ''metallic'' finishes, and other special effects. to make your model stand out from the crowd. Each technique is described in a detailed, step-by-step fashion, from applying base coats to .....
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.. This is a Basic and Advanced Tips and Techniques for Styrene Modeling Book by Evergreen Scale .....
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A comprehensive guide to miniature electric radio-control planes, from park and backyard flyers to indoor RC. Expert advice on how to. -Assemble your model. -Choose a motor. -Install radio gear. -Set up power systems. -Charge batteries. -Improve performance. -Fly like a pro. ..and more!. Bob Aberle explains the basics in easy-to-understand terms. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced RC enthusiast, you'll find everything you need to know to get started and succeed. .....
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This flight guidebook is a collection of the best Model Airplane News mag- azine articles on flight techniques. From selecting props to match your air- frame to programming computer radios, this book contains practical advice and proven methods from some of the hobby's most highly regarded experts. Learn from the pro's how to set up pull/pull control systems, find a model's correct center of gravity, perform graceful aerobatics and much more. Softcover 181 page book. .....
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The classic guide by the ''father of model rocketry'' --revised and updated for the twenty-first century. Paperback with gloss coating. NAR official handbook printed on acid-free paper. This book will show you how to safely build, launch, track, and recover model rockets--just as the experts do it!. It explains everything you need to know to get your rocket off the ground--from rocket construction and ignition systems to launching techniques, aerodynamics, altitude .....
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Learn the ABCs of bridges (beam and thru-plate girder bridges, truss spans, deck bridges, trestles, arches, viaducts, culverts, wood truss bridges, and more) Add a covered highway bridge to your layout Black and White diagrams and photographs PACKAGE INCLUDES; 1-Book----Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles. Number of Pages; 152. From; Model Railroader. Includes plans for the Gloucester Draw bridge. Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles brings together more than 20 years of .....
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Number of Pages; 52. Illustrations; Black and White. 11 unique HO layouts (variety of sizes and shapes). Easy to use product lists, with item # for all layouts. Clear installations diagrams for electrical components. Two ''new'' layouts, Atlas classics, updated for today's modeler. Layout variation to assure wide variety of train operations. Learn how to; Plan your model railroad, all about track diagrams, build your railroad, layout wiring, and tracklaying. One book, ''HO .....
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Number of Pages; 56. Illustrations; Black and White. Extensive glossary. Basic, intermediate and advanced techniques. Full descriptions and diagrams of Atlas wiring components. Tips and shortcuts on how to avoid common pitfalls. Precise installation information for all types of accessories and control panels. One book, ''The Complete Atlas Wiring Book'' (All Scales). This is the first user-friendly, modern, and up-to-date model railroading wiring book for all scales and .....
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Number of Pages; 44. Illustrations; Black and White. Lots of tips and the latest advances in model railroading technology. Blueprints for 12 basic layouts that allow for future expansion. Comprehensive list of all Atlas track needed for each layout. Large, clear diagrams and photos to visually guide you through each step. Complete and simple wiring instructions and guidelines. Learn how to create a realistic environment with buildings, paint and landscaping. One Book, .....
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Glossy softcover 96 page book. Gives you simple solutions needed to build scenery for a layout of any size or scale. Clear, concise instructions and over 200 step-by-step color photo- graphs and diagrams demonstrate quick and easy, yet effective. techniques for adding realistic scenery elements to your model. railroad. You'll learn how to. -Prepare and apply ground covering to various landscapes. -Model various types of trees and woodlands. -Create streams, ponds and .....
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64 page softcover book. A selection of 16 simple and proven layout plans that have been collected from previous issues of Model Railroader Magazine. Each layout design features. -Colorfully rendered track plan and illustrations. -List of materialsused in construction. -Construction tips and techniques. -Scenery and operating suggestions. Also includes a number of instructional chapters to help you get acquainted with the fundamentals of benchwork construction,. .....
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Plain & simple explanations where the instruction manuals left off!. Inside this book, you will better understand DCC (Digital Command Control) by addressing. *How DCC has evolved and improved. *Practical benefits of operating your layout with *Basic DCC system components and how they work. *Decoder installations. *Troubleshooting common issues. Includes DCC buyer's guide to help you make the right DCC purchase. 48 Pages. ''DCC Made Easy'' Is a Kalmbach Model .....
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Paperback book with glossy-type pages. Scenery projects and ideas that will bring your layout to life!. A collection of helpful scenery stories from the pages of ''Model Railroader'' Magazine. Numerous feature articles, organized by topic, that are compiled to help you develop proven techniques and new ideas for creating realistic scenery on a layout of any size or scale. Easy-to-follow projects that show you exactly how to. -Add depth to your layout with background .....
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An illustrated start-to-finish guide to terrain construction and landscaping. It's full of basics for beginners. Contains secrets of skilled scenery modelers. Explains many revolutionary new techniques. More than 150 pages, 16 color pages and dozens of illustrations. Detailed guidance for re-creating natural settings in scale. Book describes products, tools, and foolproof methods. A guide that will help you achieve craftsman-quality results the first time. One ''The Scenery .....
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In just five easy steps, you'll learn how to build a realistic model railroad layout with mountains, valleys, creeks, and low-lying areas. The SubTerrain Lightweight Layout System makes it all possible without the need for power tools or complicated calculations. Glossy softcover 101 page book. Includes techniques helpful for the beginner as well as the advanced rail modeler. Includes some color and many black and white pictures. This book is full of helpful ''how-to'' .....
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