Models category: 291 books

This vintage book contains a fascinating and detailed guide to constructing ships in bottles, with information on technique, materials and tools, rigging, and much more. Complete with simple, clear instructions and handy, detailed illustrations, this book is ideal for those with an interest in making...

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of engineering for model vehicles, with information on the design, construction, and installation of small engines. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable information, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in...

The term Marder (meaning weasel) was the name given to this family of open-topped tank destroyers. Combining high mobility and heavy firepower, they saw significant combat action in several theatres, This book provides a detailed guide to modelling the Marder in 1/35 scale, and offers diverse challenges...

26 Ways to Get More Fun from RC Aircraft is a comprehensive guide for every novice or intermediate RC pilot or pilot to be. We cover everything from how to pick the perfect aircraft to match your skills and pocketbook to where to find the perfect place to fly your aircraft. We cover...

A full constructional guide on producing the cylinder assembly for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine. This covers the cylinder itself, the valve and regulator, along with the trunk guide. It's...

A full guide on insulation and painting, with running tips so you get the best out of PYRTE, your creation. complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine. It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer with its simplicity. Requires the use of a drill and hand tools.

Upgrades to the rear wheels covering installing spoked wheels with strakes around the outside, or an alternative commercially available one is recommended. The steering can use a commercial set-up with a worm and wheel mechanism to make the engine look more the part with a lot more time on the construction, and one is recommended.

A full, simple heating guide using gas for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine.It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer with its simplicity.Requires the use of a lathe, drill and heating torches/blow lamps.

A full constructional guide on building the front axle and steering for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine. It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer...

The Matilda tank saw action in almost all theatres of World War II, from Europe to the Pacific. Born in the interwar years, and developed with numerous modifications following combat testing, the Matilda is perhaps most famous for its role in the desert campaigns of 1940-41, thus acquiring its nickname...

When it comes to radio controlled cars, few hobbies can match the untethered thrills of R/C cars. Whether screaming across the asphalt or bounding over a dirt course, R/C cars offer enthusiasts an ever-increasing level of power, detail, and sophistication. In this volume for veteran and newbie R/C enthusiasts...

The Sturmgeschütz III proved to be one of the more significant German AFVs of World War II, with over 9,000 being produced up until April 1945. Originally designed in the late 1930s as a self-propelled infantry support gun, its role became more diverse throughout the war and it served as a tank hunter...

Written by one of the world's leading figure modellers, this guide features a main pattern of Waffen-SS camouflage and dress and describes in clear, step-by-step instructions how to achieve these finishes. Advanced figure sculpting techniques, including conversions, are also covered, providing plenty...

Written by one of the world's leading figure modellers, this guide features a main pattern of Waffen-SS camouflage and dress and describes in clear, step-by-step instructions how to achieve these finishes. Advanced figure sculpting techniques, including conversions, are also covered, providing plenty...