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.
Focuses on slot car racing, which is practiced both at an organized club level, but also at home using Scalextric and other similar manufacturers' products. This book offers advice on how to improve the performance of the cars, control systems, track layouts and power supplies. It also features photographs and diagrams to guide the reader.
Talks about flying radio-controlled model aircraft, one of the most enjoyable and absorbing hobbies that there is. It combines the fun of building and maintaining a real miniature aircraft with the challenge of flying it just like the real thing, and keeping the appropriate distance between the aircraft and the ground at all times!
This is a guide to the hobby of radio-controlled model aircraft, written with both the beginner and experienced modeller in mind. It covers each aspect in turn, from how to enter the hobby to how to build a basic trainer model. The essentials of flying, manoeuvres and aerobatics are also covered.
A detailed description of how to make and operate a range of small scale radio control boats. There are nine model projects including: a Thames tug boat; a fishing trawler; a US Navy self-propelled derrick; an RNLI lifeboat; a racing speed boat; and a Vietnam War US landing craft.
Aims to provide the information the budding R/C flyer cannot get from within the packaging of the model he has, or is about to, purchase: model types; ARTF and RTF, moulded foam, moulded GRP and injection; electric, IC powered, gliders and helicopters; getting started; trainers, which ones to buy and why; and more.
While traditional radio control gliders are as popular as ever, a variety of powerless flying models can also be found along with a wide range of plans, kits and accessories. This guide covers them all; more than just a technical reference book, it also explores how the hobby has developed.