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This book has received
rave reviews from Editors
of both Model Engineer
and Model Engineers
Workshop.Usefull for all
sorts of model painting
wether it be loco's or
boats and planes.Below is
a caption from David
Clarks Review.Christopher
Vine’s LNER Locomotive
‘Bongo’ is an
absolute delight to look
at. It has an absolutely
superb paint job and is
finished to the highest
standards. It certainly
deserves the Gold Medal
it received at the 2004
Model Engineer Exhibition
and it also won the
Charles Kennion Memorial
Trophy for the best
finished model in the
show. The book has 168
pages, 130 colour
photographs and 30
diagrams. It takes the
reader through all the
stages and processes in
painting a model
engineering subject. It
is not just about
painting a loco, it is
relevant to almost any
model that needs painting
to an exhibition
standard, indeed if you
are intending to exhibit
any model in an
exhibition I would
suggest you read this
book first. As someone
said to me at the Model
Engineer Exhibition,
“I am a professional
model maker and this is
the best book I have ever
read on modelling”. I
agree it is, so no
matter what sort of model
you are painting if you
have not got a copy of
this excellent book,
place your order
today.You will not regret
it.
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This stunning book is a
collection of the best
photographs ever
published in the renowned
railway magazine Steam
Railway, which is part
of the EMAP stable. First
published in 1979, Steam
Railway is the world's
best-selling railway
periodical and is widely
regarded as the finest
for photography from the
steam era, both
conventional and more
avant-garde. "superb
photographs and
informative
captions" Motoring &
Leisure Hardback, 250 x
250mm, 164 pages, 400
colour illustrations
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Author: Harpit Sandhu An
introduction for the
amateur to the ideas and
concepts of robotics.
This book is divided into
two sections. The first
part explains how and why
robots work and are
controlled, while the
second part shows you how
to make a simple
two-legged humanoid robot
that can be programmed to
walk. Everything is
presented in clear,
concise everyday English.
The robot can be built on
your kitchen table and
can be run from a
personal computer. All
the parts are easily
obtainable.
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From background
information on the
technology itself to
layout wiring; taking in
decoders, hand
controllers, wireless
and many practical
modelling projects, Neil
Burkin offers a
comprehensive
introduction to Digital
Command Control [DCC] for
the beginner and
experienced modeller
alike.The book emphasises
the benefits of DCC
technology as a model
railway control system
and offers practical
advice on the choice of
systems, applying the
technology to a layout,
how to use it to enhance
layout operations, and
how it can be used to
overcome practical
difficulties with
operations such as
banking, double-heading,
lighting and sound.
Technical jargon is
avoided and clear
descriptions of each
project featured in the
book will remove the
mystery surrounding DCC.
Many of the modelling
projects may be adapted
for almost any modelling
situation and are
supported by over 400
excellent colour
photographs.Author: Nigel
BurkinISBN: 978 1 84797
020 6 192 pagesPaperback
246x189 mm400 colour
photographs
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Peter Rouse & Bill
Robinson245 pagesRadio
basics and aerial
principles do not change
much, but the equipment
and the frequencies are
ever-changing, hence
this comprehensive
updating: A* Up-to-date
frequency listings A*
Latest digital
technologies A* Digital
mobile radio A* PCs
(home, laptop, palm)
with radio receivers A*
Shareware/freeware
software for monitoring
and decoding A*
radar-styleA"
displays on palmtop
computers This new
edition reflects the
fast-changing nature of
radio communications and
the new generation of
equipment used to tune
into all matter of
two-way radio
communications. It
includes the latest
generation of handheld
scanners with automatic
captureA"
facilities, which tune
into (and then store the
frequencies by memory)
signals from nearby
two-way radio users.
Fully illustrated with
photographs of the latest
equipment and
accessories, and tables
of UK frequencies and
call signs.
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New: Peter’s Railway to
the Rescue Now In Stock!!
In this fourth book, the
little steam railway
becomes a life saver –
twice. Peter and his
grandpa’s miniature
railway across the farm
has been a lot of fun
since they built it.
Adventures, visits,
races and near disasters
have all been a part of
the story so far. But now
the farm is in the grip
of the coldest winter for
years. The tractor has
frozen and the only way
to feed the animals is by
train. Their great
project when summer
arrives, is the
construction of a
watermill on the river to
generate electricity.
Apart from the appeal
making something useful
out of scrap, it gives
Peter the opportunity to
learn all about
electricity, energy and
power.
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Author: Chris
VinePeter’s Railway and
the Forgotten EngineThe
story of Peter and
Grandpa's railway across
the farm continues with
them building an
extension of the line to
Yockletts Village. They
tell Grandma the
extension is for her to
go shopping, but they
bank up the track so they
can run the trains at
high speed. Along the
way, they have some
adventures: The two
heroes discover a long
forgotten engine which
they put back to work and
Grandma has a
hair-raising escape.To
celebrate the opening of
the new line, The Great
Train Race is organised
with lots of visiting
locomotives. Who will
win?There are another 14
pages of simple technical
diagrams, explaining how
railways and engines
work. Some of the
drawings are familiar
from the first two books,
but the science and
engineering explored is
different. If the reader
has enjoyed the technical
information in books one
and two, they will find
this book takes them
further.All three books
are hardback, with 96
pages and 30 watercolour
pictures by John Wardle.
There are 14 pages of
simply explained
technical drawings to add
interest and answer
questions.
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Model Engineer’s
HandbookTubal CainThis
third edition comprises a
compilation of tables,
facts, procedures and
data that the author has
found invaluable in his
model engineering
activities including the
use of data and
calculations in both
imperial and SI units.
The book also contains
helpful explanations of
the hows and whys of
using many of the
entries.3rd
Edition210x148mm240
pagesIllustrated
paperback
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Steam Railway is
Britain's biggest-selling
railway magazine. Each
issue includes the
popular feature 'Gallery
of steam' a collection of
evocative photographs
that has been submitted
by readers to capture the
true essence of steam.
For the first time ever,
Haynes Publishing has
teamed up with Steam
Railway magazine to
select the ultimate
gallery of steam
photography throughout
the world.Hardback, 250
x 250mm, 160 pages,
full colour throughout
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Author: Peter MorathHome
computers and digital
cameras have given
aircraft and train
modelers the opportunity
to add a very creative
and extremely enjoyable
new dimension to their
hobby. With fairly basic
computer and camera
skills, the models can
be shown in their true
environments. Images of
aircraft can appear
airborne and trains can
be brought to life by the
simple addition of smoke,
steam and footplate
crew. In this book the
author gives brief
tutorials on the methods
he uses and many examples
of the final
results.Format: Softbound
Pages: 96 Length: 10.12 x
8.27 ISBN-13:
9781877290732 ISBN:
1877290734
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Peter’s Railway is a
story about a young boy
who lives with his family
in a cottage at the edge
of his Grandpa’s farm.
It is quite a long way by
road between their two
houses and Grandpa does
not own a car. So to make
visiting each other
easier, they build a
miniature steam railway
across the farm.They have
some adventures along the
way and use all sorts of
machines and tools to
help them in their great
building project. When
they are having a rest,
Grandpa tells Peter some
stories from the old
times on the railways.The
story ends with the grand
opening ceremony with the
first steam train running
the full length of the
scenic railway, through
the fields, woods and
past the river. The story
is illustrated with some
30 watercolour
pictures.This is the
first book in a new
series.
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Author: Tubal CainSince
the publication of the
first book, the author
has designed and built
several more engines
ranging from a delightful
little turbine to a
larger engine in the
style of the magnificent
'Steam Engines of the
Highest Class' offered by
toymakers before WW1.
Fully detailed methods of
construction with the
beginner in
mind.210x148mm 112
pagesIllustrated
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Author: Peter WrightA
recent book by an
experienced model
engineer covering all the
basic techniques:
understanding engineering
drawings, buying
materials and marking
out, sawing, filing,
bending and forming
metals. Includes a review
of engineering,
materials, and the
making of cutting tools
in the home workshop for
practical people who have
little experience of
working in
metal.236x189mm 416 pages
Illustrated paperback
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Author: Alex WeisThis
book, for the first
time, provides a
comprehensive guide to
the use of plastics in
the many and varied
fields of modelling.
Various types and forms
of plastics are described
and their useful
characteristics,
strengths and weaknesses
are detailed. Well
illustrated with
informative line
drawings, instructive
photographs and amusing
cartoons, Plastics for
Modellers explains why
you might choose, or
prefer to substitute,
plastics for the more
commonly used materials
such as wood and
metal.236x189mm160
pagesIllustrated
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If you have an ambition
to build a small live
steam locomotive, but
are daunted by the skills
required, then this book
is for you. Written in
his clear and encouraging
style, Peter Jones
demystifies the whole
process for those with
little or no previous
experience.Contents
include:· An explanation
of terms· Basic
metalworking processes·
Step-by-step project
guides· Machining·
Boilermaking· Painting
and finishingFully
illustrated throughout
with colour photographs
and drawings, and
including appendices of
suppliers and societies,
this is an invaluable
work for the railway
modeller.Author: Peter
JonesISBN: 978 1 84797
029 9 224 pagesHardback
246x189 mm300 colour
photographs
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The story continues with
Peter and his Grandpa
building more track and
equipment for their steam
railway across the farm.
As usual, Grandpa tells
stories from the old
railways.The main
projects are the building
of a turntable at
Gerald's Cross station
and a loop of track at
the far end of the line
to turn the trains. Many
technical ideas are
simply explained as they
go along and more parts
of the steam engine are
railway are explored.For
Peter the great
excitement of this book
is learning to drive the
engine, Fiery Fox. It is
what he has been waiting
for since they started to
build the railway. Apart
from one disastrous
escapade, everything
works as they intended.
The stroy finishes with
the railway running at
night, taking Grandma to
a surprise birthday
dinner.Hardback, 96
pages with 30 watercolour
pictures. There are 14
pages of simple technical
drawings to explain, add
interest and answer
questions.This book has
received excellent
reviews from Editors of
both Model Engineer and
Model Engineers Workshop.
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Author: Tubal CainThe
sheer simplicity of
miniature oscillating
steam engines has an
enduring fascination for
all marine and model
engineers. This book
shows how to build four
model steam engines and
features designs and
plans that even a
beginner will be able to
follow.210x148mm112
pagesIllustrated
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Author: Len TrawinA
unique handbook for
modellers and historians
providing detailed scale
plans, exploded drawings
and full description of
the gun carriage design
of Boer Wars and World
War I including limbers
and ammunition wagons,
sight development, wheel
variations and harness
details.Go on treat
yourself to this great
book.
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Model engineers have been
making models of internal
combustion engines since
the invention of the real
thing, but it has always
been surrounded by a
mystique, and a
perceived difficulty that
has put many people
off.This book sets out to
show that any competent
model engineer can make a
working model petrol
engine, and that there
is nothing more difficult
than would be encountered
in the construction of an
average steam engine.The
author, well known from
his contributions to
Model Engineer magazine
under the pen name
'Nemett', has put
together a comprehensive
guide to building model
internal combustion
engines that will be
welcomed by beginners and
experienced model
engineers alike.Author:
Malcolm StrideISBN: 978 1
86126 921 8 176
pagesHardback 246x189
mm150 colour photographs
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The book gives useful
information on the
construction of full
sized traction engines
and steam rollers. The
different parts of the
engines - boilers,
cylinders, wheels etc. -
are explained by written
information and a lot of
technical drawings and
some photographs. So it
is a good source to
understand the
particularities of these
engines as compared to
stationary steam engines
or locomotives. It will
be useful to the
technical enthusiast and
the model engineer as
well.
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In this book long-time
model maker Stan Bray
describes the
construction of a range
of uncomplicated
miniature steam engines,
for construction by the
model engineer.
Single-acting oscillator
to more sophisticated
twin-cylinder
double-acting engines are
described as well as the
construction of a range
of boilers. The final
project brings together
engine and boiler into a
simple steam railway
locomotive. Full drawings
in both metric and
imperial formats are
included.Every project in
this book can be
completed with a minimum
of workshop tools, and
they are a perfect way
into model engineering
for the uninitiated, and
the ideal relaxation for
the more experienced
engineer.ISBN: 978 1
86126 773 3 160
pagesHardback 246x189
mm192 black & white
photographs
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The Evolution of the
compact lathe, or
portable, lathe has
brought many a model
engineer's life-long
ambition to reality. This
introduction to the
subject covers the very
latest technology, the
machine operations and
facilities which will
enable the novice or
experienced operator to
achieve the highest
standards of lathe
work.This book for the
model engineer is a must
read.
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Author: Ian BradleyAll
model engineers are
occasionally faced with
an operation outside
their usual experience.
With more than 430 line
and photographic
illustrations, this is a
comprehensive reference
book providing
information on setting up
a workshop and the use of
various machines and
tools. Processes such as
knurling, reaming,
milling etc. are also
covered.210x148mm 256
pages Illustrated
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Author: John Haining
First published in 1982,
this new and enlarged
edition covers the
design, construction and
care of steel boilers in
general, with formulae
and data used by firms of
repute. Designs of three
vertical boilers are
included - the Sentinel,
the Caradoc and a 3-inch
scale version.210x148mm96
pagesIllustrated
paperback
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Author: Pat AddyThe
electronic and
electromechanical control
of machinery and
equipment is finding its
way from the factory
floor to the model
engineer’s workshop and
our new book
Electromechanical
Building Blocks For the
Model Engineer explains
the theoretical and
practical principles.
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Author: Peter
HeimannIllustrations: 50
scale drawing and 60 b&w
photosTotal Pages:
144Regulator Clock
Construction describes
the building of two
different clock projects:
an eight day regulator
clock; a month going
regulator clock; and,
features full working
drawings supported by
detailed photographs and
line drawings. It is
intended for hobbyists
with basic model
engineering facilities to
enable them to venture
into the field of
horology by building
their own precision
clocks which can become
treasured family
heirlooms. The term
regulator simply
describes a precision
clock. Every clockmaker
and repairer needs such
an instrument to use in
regulating his repair and
new work. The typical
English regulator, as
described in the first
section, beats at one
second intervals and will
run for eight days
between winding. The
second project is a month
going regulator clock,
an equally high precision
type which will run for a
whole month between
winding. The contents of
this book are based on a
series of articles
originally published over
many years in Model
Engineer magazine.
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Metalworking is written
for everyone inspired by
the versatility of metal.
It explains the many
techniques that form the
basics of this craft,
from traditional methods
of measuring and marking
out to more recent
practices such as use of
adhesives and inert gases
for joining metals.
Topics covered include:
· Advice on setting up a
workshop and equipment ·
Introduction to the
qualities of metals ·
Working with the metal ·
Drills and drilling ·
Threads · Shaping and
joining metal · Machines
With over 200
llustrations, the clear
text shows you how to use
these techniques and
offers tips on their
application.Author:Stan
BrayISBN: 978 1 86126 573
9 176 pagesHardback
246x189 mm164 colour
photos 34 diagrams
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British Diesel and
Electric Locomotives,
1955 - 2008 The 00 gauge
ready-to-run market has
changed dramatically over
the past decade, with
supreme levels of
accuracy, detail,
finish and mechanical
performance now becoming
the standard benchmark of
all new models. As the
hobby continues to
blossom, an increasing
range of steam, diesel
and electric subjects now
find themselves in the
catalogues of the leading
manufacturers.Have the
days of super-detailing
and repainting our models
now gone, or is there
still a place for a more
'hands-on' approach to
the hobby of railway
modelling? Professional
model-maker George Dent
suggests that even these
state of the art models
can be improved and
offers a plethora of
ideas and projects to
produce some unique and
highly detailed miniature
locomotives. The book
covers prototypes from
the beginnings of British
Rail's Modernisation Plan
up to the present
privatised scene and aims
to cater for all skill
levels.ISBN: 978 1 84797
093 0 192 pagesPaperback
246x189 mm386 colour
photographs
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The book runs through the
basics of a Myford lathe
and then tells you about
installing and levelling
it. Lathe tool selection
and regrinding are
covered in detail
followed by how to mount
work in the lathe.General
turning, drilling and
boring are covered as
well as threading and
screw cutting. Milling,
gear cutting, and taper
turning each have their
own section, as does
repetition work.Drawings
are given for a back tool
post together with
accessories. There is a
section on useful
formulas and tables and
the book concludes with
lubrication charts for
the ML7, The ML7R and
the Super 7 lathes.All In
all, a very useful book
which will find a home
with most Myford users.
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by Duplex A practical
guide for the model
engineer to some of the
operations carried out
either by hand or machine
tools. Covers
screwthreading, the
equipment and methods &
then goes on to cover
screwcutting equipment
and operations. Appendix
contains 12 reference
tables.
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Hot air engines, often
called Stirling engines,
are among the most
interesting and
intriguing engines ever
to be designed. They run
on just about any fuel,
from salad oil and
hydrogen to solar and
geothermal energy. They
produce a rotary motion
that can be used to power
anything, from boats and
buggies to fridges and
fans.This book
demonstrates how to
design, build and
optimise Stirling
engines. A broad
selection of Roy’s
engines is described,
giving a valuable insight
into the many different
types and a great deal of
information relating to
the home manufacture of
these engines is included
in the workshop
section.ISBN: 978 1 86126
688 0 240 pagesHardback
246x189 mm400 colour
photographs
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Milling is the process of
cutting away material –
usually, but not
exclusively, metal –
by feeding a piece of
work past a rotating
multiple-tooth cutter.
The cutting action of the
teeth of the milling
cutter provides a fast
method of machining, and
the machined surface may
be flat, angular, or
curved. The surface may
also be milled to any
combination of shapes.The
process of milling is a
vital part of the
engineer’s, and the
model engineer’s,
armoury. Stan Bray’s
detailed book on this
important subject covers
different types of
milling machine and
describes milling
techniques with the aid
of photographs and
specially prepared
drawings. Including much
advice and warnings of
potential pitfalls, this
book is the perfect
companion for the amateur
engineer.Author: Stan
BrayISBN: 978 1 86126 680
4 176 pagesHardback
246x189 mm148 b&w photos
32 diagrams
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