Author: David Day Flying a model helicopter is a challenge & the wise modeller will seek the fullest advice on all the possible variations & handling techniques before embarking on this difficult but extremely popular branch of aeromodelling. Dave Day, an acknowledged expert, helps to minimise the problems.210x 148mm 192 pages Illustrated paperback ...

Flying radio-controlled model aircraft is one of the most enjoyable & absorbing hobbies that there is. It combines the fun of building & maintaining a real miniature aircraft with the challenge of flying it just like the real thing, & keeping the appropriate distance between the aircraft & the ground at all times! But the early stages of the hobby can be a steep learning curve, & it is all too easy to be put off by early mishaps. This book explains the principles of model flight in an easy-to-read text. It is a flight manual for any pilot of a fixed-wing model aircraft &

Includes:: details of internal combustion & electric-powered flight. It gives all the information required to become a successful pilot in the shortest possible time.ISBN: 978 1 86126 915 7 80 pages Paperback 235x 165 mm 15 colour photographs

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Designer: Derek Collin A 2-1/2in LNER. Pacific locomotive (2 & 3 cylinder versions) by Derek Collin (Published in Model Engineer Vols 147-148) Sheet 1 General arrangement of locomotive, plan view of main frames, details of main frames & trailing frames, buffer beams & drag box, pump stay, driving wheels, horn blocks & axleboxes. Sheet 2 Coupling & connecting rods, driving, trailing & bogie axles, reversing gear assembly & details, valve gear details, outside cylinder & steam chests, boiler feed pump & drive. Sheet 3 Boiler assembly & details, superheater & wet header, blower valve & stay, water gauge, whilst valve, smokebox assembly & details, smokebox door, dart & handles, various valve gear components. Sheet 4 Bogie arrangement of details, cylinder ports & end covers, connecting rod, crosshead, piston & rod, trailing axlebox arrangement & details, ashpan & grate, cab & running boards. Sheet 5 Inside cylinder details, crank axle & crankpin setting fixture, lubricator pump, safety valve, check valves, blowdown valve, engine buffer, tender G.A. & details, tender axleboxes & springing. Sheet 6 Arrangement & details of gas-fired boiler. Complete plan set comprises of 6 sheets. ...

Parrot AR DRONE Orange/ Green PF 720000ACThe World's first quadricopter designed to be flown indoors or outdoors with aniPhone®, iPod touch® or iPad™ using touch screen Wi-Fi® technology as seen on The Gadget Show, CITV's Cool Stuff Collective & the BBC'S Top Gear, plus considerable coverage in national newspapers, men's magazines & the specialist model press. The Augmented reality drone features an autopilot facility to take itself off, hover at a predetermined height & land automatically upon comm&. Accidental contact with the rotors will cause them to stop. Suitable for both beginners & experts, the AR. Drone features a robust carbon fibre framework, with a tough expanded polypropylene foam protective body for indoor use.A streamline hull is provided for flying outdoor use. A pair of red & green LED lights have been conveniently fitted to the front & back for added effect. & to assist in the orientation. The AR. Drone generates its own WI-FI connection with a range of up-to 50 metres, & incorporates an onboard computer. A vertical & horizontal video camera selectively feeds live footage to an on screen display on the iphone or similar, with a high speed of sixty frames a second. An innovative detection system will identify other Drones or tagged virtual objects, whilst validating the shots fired against the enemy. The Drone

Includes:: a high capacity 1, 000mah lithium polymer battery & will fly for 12 minutes. Charging takes one hour thirty minutes using the mains charge. Rotor dimensions: 200mm (8") four propellers included. Dimensions with indoor hull: 525 x 515mm (21x 20.5"). Weight 420g. Dimensions with outdoor hull: 450 x 290g (18x 11.5"). Weight 380g. Charging Time: 60-90 minutes. Flight duration: Up to 12 minutes between charges. Motors: 4 x 15w brushless electric motors, capable of 4, 000 rpm. Onboard computer: Embedded 32 bits processor, 468 M Hz with 128MB memory. Radio: WI-FI module located in the cockpit generates its own connection, with a range of up-to 50 metres. Recommended for Ages 8+ A 12 month Parrot manufacturer's warranty provides cover for defective parts & workmanship, subject to proof of purchase, but does not include damage in use. Technical support is available in case of accident or serious crash. Telephone 08444 722360 or e mail: technical.uk@parrot.com

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A unique liquid which makes the rapid, safe bonding of foam & painted plastic parts possible without cyano attacking them. Coat the surfaces carefully & use the smallest amount of Roket odourless foam safe cyano glue then to bond them together. Works on white, blue & pink foam surfaces. Handy 50ml bottle. Manufacturer: Ripmax Model: Foam Blaster
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Focke Wulf Fw 189 (A03053) The Focke Wulf FW189 Uhu (Eagle Owl) was a twin-engine, twin-boom, three seat tactical reconnaissance & army cooperation aircraft. It performed superbly as a reconnaissance aircraft & was both rugged & manoeuvrable, often able to out turn attacking fighters. Its phenomenal toughness was demonstrated when FW189s routinely returned to bases with one tail shot or torn off. Scale: 1:72 ...