This piece, of about 1788 origin shows the love of gadgetry that had come in by that time. Small compartments under the top leaf were used for powder & patch, with a larger space to accommodate the wash basin. There was also a mirror mounted under the top leaf. The design allows for either a cross banding effect or a plain top Author: Anon Plan type: BSkill level: TProduct Code: PC6 ...

Designer: LBSCStar Rating:A 5in gauge locomotive & tender. (ME Vo Is. 97-101). Maid of Kent is based on the Southern Railways Maunsell 'L1' class 4-4-0 passenger locomotive & Minx is based on the Vulcan-built class 'C' 0-6-0 goods engine. Both can be built with inside or outside cylinders & Stephenson valve gear, or with inside cylinders & Joy valve gear. Sheet 1 General arrangement, frames, buffer beams, bogie bolster, etc. Sheet 2 Cylinder details, crank-axle, hornblocks, etc. Sheet 2a Bogie details, coupled wheels, coupling rods, etc. Sheet 3 Stephenson's valve gear arrangement & details of motion plate, etc. Sheet 4 Outside cylinder details, guide bars, motion brackets & connection rods. Sheet 5 Joy valve gear arrangement & details, motion plate. Sheet 6 Mechanical lubricator, drive & reverser details. Sheet 6a Link motion, valve gear & details, feed pump. Sheet 7 Boiler details, superheater. Sheet 8 Boiler fittings. Sheet 8a Pipe connections for outside cylinders. Sheet 9 Footplate, cab, steps etc. Sheet 10 Tender GA & frames. Sheet 11 Tender details. Sheet 12 Steam brake details. Sheet 13 Revised Stephensons valve gear. Sheet 14 Outside cylinder valve gear. Sheet 15 Additional valve gear details. Complete set of 18 sheets. ...

Designer: LBSCStar Rating:A 3- in gauge 4-4-2 locomotive & tender. (Vols. 72-76). Based on the famous Ivatt GNR. Atlantic type, this model has outside cylinders, with inside valve gear, & a wide firebox boiler with alternative designs. Sheet 1 General arrangement & frames. Sheet 2 Buffer & drag beams, & boogie details. Sheet 3 Boiler details, etc. Sheet 4 Cylinder & valve gear details. Sheet 5 Smokebox, mechanical pump, lubricator, etc. Sheet 6 Tender details, pump, running boards & splashers, etc. Sheet 7 Modified boiler & superheater layout plus Doris type lubricator. Complete set of 7 sheets. ...

Maisto Baja Beast 81132 Approx 13" long Fastest vehicle in Maisto-TECH fleet New pistol grip controller Digital proportional steering control Big chunky off-tyres & brightly coloured whaacky graphics Tr-channel controller allows three users to play simultaneously. Ready-to-run with 7.2V rechargeable battery pack & charger. Aged 8+ Maisto-TECH Baja R/C car is the fastest vehicle in the Maisto fleet. With digital proportional steering control this offers the user excellent performance & handling. The model has front & rear suspension, big chunky off road tyres, whacky brightly coloured graphics to the body. A tri channel controller which allows three users to play simultaneously. The model is fully ready-to-run with 7.2V rechargeable battery pack & charger for the vehicle. Also comes with a 9V battery for the controller. ...

Maisto Rock Crawler 81152 The original Rock Crawler with new colour options for 2011 (Black & Red). Yes, 'the Gadget show' featured the Rock is just perfect for rugged off-road action with articulated suspensions & fitted with three motors, two for driving & one for steering, that allows the famous 4x 4 climbing action. Tri-channel controller enables three users to play simultaneously. The Rock Crawler is fully ' ready to run' with 6v rechargeable battery pack & charger, with 9v battery for the controller. 12.5" long (1:18th Scale approx) Articulated suspension front & rear Fitted with three motors, two for driving one for steering 4x 4 drive. Ready -to-run with 6V Rechargeable battery pack & charger, with 9v battery for the controller. Aged 8+ ...

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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 & boiler into a simple steam railway locomotive. Full drawings in both metric & imperial formats are included. Every project in this book can be completed with a minimum of workshop tools, & they are a perfect way into model engineering for the uninitiated, & the ideal relaxation for the more experienced engineer.ISBN: 978 1 86126 773 3 160 pages Hardback 246x 189 mm 192 black & white photographs ...

In this book veteran wargamers & model makers Jonathan Sutherland & Timothy Hall explain the principles & techniques that will enable you to build wargame terrain & buildings that will be the envy of your friends. Encompassing a wide range of different systems for permanent & portable baseboards, the book discusses the constrcution of groundwork, landscape features & buildings that are realistic & detailed enough to add real distinction to your gaming table while being rugged enough to withstand the frequent handling demanded by gaming. Though aimed at historical wargamers, many of the techniques are equally applicable to fantasy gaming.ISBN: 978 1 86126 829 7 192 pages Paperback 246x 189 mm 270 colour photographs ...

Designer: Dennis Monk Five sheets of illustrations & extremely useful for any club or individual wishing to build a properly aligned ground-level railway (Vol 161-164) Sheet 1 Setting out a circular curve, transitions, shift relationships in transition curves, expansion problems, versines, transfer crossing for reversing loop scheme, track sections & formations, superelevations, crossing details. Sheet 2 Equilibrium speeds for super-elevated curves, 5 & 7-1/4 in. gauges, switches, points & turnouts for 5 & 7-1/4 in. gauges. Pointwork details for dual-gauge track, wheel standards. Sheet 3 Track signalling & signals, wheel profiles, torsional stiffness of vehicles, point drive motors. Sheet 4 Tyre profiles, 5 in. gauge & BR full-size locomotives. Sheet 5 Buffer stop for 5 in & 3-1/2 gauge dual gauge track. Complete set of 5 sheets. ...

A magnificent working model of a steam car which captures the elegance of a bygone age. Pack: 450 x 150 x 210mm Gr. Wt 2450g (RRP £194.00)1 packet of Solid Fuel & 1 bottle of Lubrication Oil are included with each model ordered Manufacturer: Mamod Model / Part No: Brooklands Tourer (1319BT) ...