Model Boats Construction Special 2011 Our 2011 special issue of Model Boats will appeal to both experienced modellers & newcomers alike, deaturing a rich mix of key subjects. Including: Construction techniques from top class modellers Review of a compact Tug Tender kit from Deans Marines Classic plan features from the archives Model boat stability & how to acheive it Painting advice by Model Boats Editor Paul Freshney Which motor & prop? A practical guide. On Sale 5th May
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Pre Order: Model Price Guide 2012 (MPG 2012) Whether you’re selling, buying, cataloguing your collection for insurance purposes or just keeping your eye on the market, Model Price Guide will prove an invaluable tool. The 2012 edition has been fully revised & updated by leading experts, & is issued in a handy ‘pocket size’ format so you can easily carry it with you as an instant point of reference. In excess of 12, 500 models are included in our comprehensive & illustrated listings, all of which are clearly laid out in colour coded sections that are easy to navigate. Plus, we appreciate condition really counts, so you’ll also find a graduated grading guide that’ll allow you to assess any model, from mint/boxed to playworn examples. Don’t buy another die-cast model without consulting this book first! ...

NB This book is currently available on a pre-order basis & will be dispatched on the 29th November 2010. Your payment will be taken now & the goods supplies as soon as they are available. Book 45. Basic Lathework
- Workshop Practice Series This book deals with all aspects of the lathe covering the selection of a machineand its construction, including modern types of machine as well the moretraditional models. All aspects of tooling, both traditional & modern are coveredin depth, as are all machining operations including general machining, taperturning, threading & boring. The author pays particular attention to modern applications such as theconversion of power supplies from single to three phase & the use of digitalequipment to improve efficiency. It is suitable for use by the beginner with noknowledge at all of lathe work & to those who are more advanced & wish toimprove their skills. Stan Bray has written four previous books in this series & was formerly editorof Model Engineer’s Workshop magazine.
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NB This book is currently available on a pre-order basis & will be dispatched on the 29th November 2010. Your payment will be taken now & the goods supplies as soon as they are available. 47. Three-Phase Conversion
- The Workshop Practice Series A practical guide to running three-phase equipment on single-phase electricity supplies. Often, model engineers buy industrial workshop equipment, such as lathes, drilling machines & milling machines which usually require a three-phase electricity supply. Although ready-built phase converters are available, they can often cost as much or even more than the equipment purchased. This book provides an invaluable source of practical guidance on how anyone can find out the type of electrical equipment they have, & how to convert it to allow it to run on a single-phase supply. The book provides exact calculations, step-by-step instructions with photographs & diagrams & covers electricity supplies in the UK, North America, Europe & the rest of the world. Finally, it also advises on which equipment cannot be converted at all. Graham Astbury is a Chartered Engineer, who has recently retired after a career providing expert advice on process safety in the chemical industry
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PRE-ORDER, This product is currently out of stock, you can still order on a pre-order basis & we will dispatch you item when stocks are available in early Junw 2010. The demand has been growing for a tough yet superbly performing sport aerobatic model – what could fulfil this role better than a scaled down & purpose designed electric version of the famed WOT 4? Developed around popular 3 cell 2100~2500m Ah Li-Po battery packs, the WOT 4-E has an amazing performance & is ideal for small field use – or where there are noise restrictions – yet is large enough to hold its own at the busiest flying sites. The model is strong & light with the additional benefit of an easy access battery mount with magnetically secured hatch cover -no need to take the wings off with this model! Specification Wingspan: 1200mm (47.0") Length: 1050mm (41.0") Radio System: 4 Channel with 4 Servos (Req.) Electric Motor: KMS 2820/05 (Req.) Manufacturer: Ripmax Model / Part No: (P-CB3PMFS) 3ch FM40 (D) (Synth) R153F ...

PRE-SALE Maverick Blackout MT Monster Truck (MV12401) This extra-large, extra-powerful monster truck features 4WD, a powerful 26cc petrol engine, dual 20kg steering servos, extra-thick chassis, sealed shaft drivetrain & is fully ready to run
- just add fuel & batteries! Scale: 1/5 On sale 1st November! Pre-order now! MANUFACTURER: MAVERICK PRODUCT CODE: MV12401
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PRE-SALE Thunder Tiger Raptor 50 Titan Kit with Engine (TT4853K11) On Sale Mid November! Pre-order now! The Raptor 50 Titan combines all the key features needed for Extreme 3D flight. Whatever the manoeuvre we are sure you will feel the performance that the Titan provides. This model was designed & engineered by the World-renowned Mr. Shigetada Taya. It combines elements of his previously successful designs with today’s advanced technologies. Combined with all the features of Raptor 50 V2, the new Raptor 50 Titan adds more new features—longer tail boom to fit 620mm blade, push-pull system for collective pitch control & elevator control, rear mounted tail rotor servo plate, harden main shaft & more. With all the new features included, the Raptor 50 Titan is the best power-to-weight ratio & accuracy control system of any 50 class helicopter in the market. For 3-D pilots, Raptor 50 Titan will make you enjoy executing crisp manoeuvres like – Climbing Tic-Toc, Chaos, Death Spirals & any other radical manoeuvre that pilots can dream of. Beginners & advanced 3-D pilots will be impressed with this new Raptor, The Raptor 50 Titan.
Features: Longer tail boom Rear mount tail rotor servo plate Push-Pull collective pitch control system Push-Pull elevator control system Stainless steel flybar rod All stainless linkage rods Harden main shaft Body support post Heavy-duty clutch bell (larger size bearing) New decals Specifications: Full Length of fuselage: 1220mm Full width of fuselage: 1400mm Total

Height: 400mm Main rotor dia: 1345mm Tail rotor dia: 236mm Gear ratio: (STD): 1:8.5:4.56 / (OP): 1:8.73:4.56 Full equipped weight: 3000g MANUFACTURER: THUNDER TIGER PRODUCT CODE: TT4853K11


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