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THE BASICS OF RC HELIS takes readers step by step through the learning stages of RC helicopter flying and into more advanced forms of aerobatics. Paul Tradelius, a former F-16 pilot and instructor, writes specifically for the beginner so that even those with no model aviation experience can learn fast and start flying with fewer costly mistakes. This full-color book includes detailed photos, diagrams and how-to's and offers: Hovering and forward-flight basics, Tuning and adjustment tips, An all-new chapter on flight simulators, Safety guidelines, Building techniques, Engine essentials, Over 140 pages The information in this book can be used on all brands of R/C Helicopters including - Walkera, ESKY, Thunder Tiger, Gaui and Align.
One of model railroading's best-known scenery modelers offers new techniques for adding realism to a layout of any size or scale. Featuring today's newest products and equipment, this third edition of one of Kalmbach's top-sellers will attract modelers with contemporary images of diesel locomotives and urban settings, plus updates to Dave's trademark scenery recipes. Hundreds of photographs bring the techniques to life and make it easy for modelers to get started quickly. Includes new chapters on Western scenery and desert modeling, and city scenery and urban settings Ideal for beginning, intermediate, and advanced modelers planning a layout
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 144 pages; 300 color photos; 150 b&w photos; 20  The popularity of city-scape modeling is growing! This is THE book that shows modelers how to get started. With the variety of new city structures and details now available, modelers are looking for a guide to help them build their own realistic urban setting--this book is it! Initial chapters introduce concepts of urban development; later chapters give specific instructions on how to model realistic city structures and scenes of any size in any scale. --Features step-by-step photos, technical illustrations, and a variety of approaches to assembling a model city for a model railroad --Ideal for intermediate modelers who want to enhance realism on their layouts --Includes instruction on kitbashing, working with forced perspective, modeling fine details, and more --Written by award-winning modeler and clinician John Pryke
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