Scratch Building Model Railway Tank Locomotives

Author : Simon Bolton
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785001426
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scratch-Building Model Railway Tank Locomotives written by Simon Bolton and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating volume tells you everything you need to know about how to build an 00 gauge Tilbury Tank locomotive or, indeed, any similar type of tank. Written in an engaging, encouraging and easily understable style, this new work is a worthy successor to the author's first book, Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives, which was short-listed for the Ian Allan Railway Book of the Year Awards in 2014. Containing scale diagrams, step-by-step photos, sketches and specially commissioned artwork, the book celebrates the history of Tilbury Tanks and demonstrates a range of different techniques that will prove invaluable in constructing models of these charismatic little locomotives. If you have not yet taken the plunge and begun scratch-building, or if you want to complement your growing scratch-building skills and knowledge, this is the book for you. Considers how to begin the process of scratch-building a particular prototype, with particular reference to problem-solving and research; discusses the tools, products and materials used to build the model and examines how to complement scratch-building with etched parts and castings; covers the more complex tools and jigs that are employed for impressing rivets, rolling boilers and soldering chassis; examines the fault-finding methods used in order to get a simple chassis successfully up and running; explains the choices involved in providing springing and beam compensation; provides simple solutions for achieving a good paint finish. Brimming with useful hints and advice, this new book tells you everything you need to know about how to build an 00 gauge Tilbury Tank locomotive, or any similar tank and is beautifully illustrated with 286 colour photographs and diagrams including sketches and specially commissioned artwork.

Author : Simon Bolton
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847977693
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives written by Simon Bolton and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamed of being able to make a beautiful model locomotive from scratch? Do you have a favourite locomotive that you would love to reproduce in model form? Are you itching to start such a project and feel you need a helping hand? If so, this is the book for you. Using step-by-step text and illustration, this new book demonstrates how to construct a model of a pleasing J15 class, 0-6-0 steam locomotive in 00 gauge. It also explains how models of other locomotives can be built by adapting the methods covered in the book. Alternative options for chassis construction, other gauges and scales are considered as well as how to build a simple diesel locomotive.

Author : David Tisdale
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 184797984X
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building 00 Gauge Wagons and Vans for Model Railways written by David Tisdale and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating and detailed book is essential reading for all those railway modellers who wish to build their own wagons and vans. After examining the types of modelling materials that are available and discussing the basic tools that are required, the author demonstrates how the modeller can move on from building simple kits to constructing more complicated kits in a variety of materials, including plastic, white metal and brass. He then considers how kits can be detailed, converted and significantly modified (often referred to as 'kit bashing') before covering the ultimate in rolling stock construction - scratch building. Brimming with practical advice and tips, this remarkable book uses worked examples and step-by-step photographs to show what can be achieved with the application of research, patience and modelling skill. Moreover, although the volume deals with 00 gauge, the ideas and techniques discussed can easily be applied to other gauges/scales. Superbly illustrated with 294 colour photographs and two drawings.

Author : Terry Booker
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1785000691
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modelling Goods Trains, Goods Sheds and Yards in the Steam Era written by Terry Booker and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2015-11-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book, written by an experienced railway modeller, demonstrates how, with a little patience, you can produce accurate and realistic models of goods trains, sheds and yards. It presents detailed step-by-step projects and covers basic card-kit building, 'kit bashing' and scratch building. Written in an easily understandable style, this fascinating work is aimed at all those railway modellers who wish to authentically replicate the way goods were moved and handled on Britain's railways during the steam era. It covers the simple tools and materials that are required and is packed with information about steam-era goods workings and how to recreate them on a layout. It shows the reader how a typical goods yard operated and how it was constructed, and demonstrates how to detail, improve, modify and achieve the best results from card kits. It also examines the growing appeal of 'download' kits and shows the modeller how to improve the appearance and reliability of goods rolling stock. With many money-saving suggestions, this essential guide to transforming shiny shop-bought models and kits into convincing representations of the real thing will be invaluable to all railway modellers. Fully illustrated with 245 colour and black & white photographs.

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Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Co
ISBN 13 : 1627006877
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Build Big & Small Industries for Your Model Railroad written by and published by Kalmbach Publishing Co. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build Big and Small Industries for Your Model Railroad provides hands-on modeling tips and techniques, step-by-step photos, and how-to advice for adding a variety of industries to a layout. This book features 17 projects in all dating back to the steam era to present day - ranging from simple to complex and large to small. Beginners will learn how to build a kit and integrate it to a scene, while more experienced modelers will learn how to kitbash and scratchbuild a structure and add it to a complete industry. Written by top experts in the field, including Pelle Soeborg, Gerry Leone, and Tony Koester, this wide-ranging book features the following industries: Cement plant. Cold storage warehouse. Local oil dealer. Asphalt transfer terminal. Brewery complex. Propane bulk dealer. Old-time factory. And more! Build Big and Small Industries for Your Model Railroad is the ideal book for all modelers who are looking for ways to add industries to their layouts!

Author : Dave Frary
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 9780890244708
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery written by Dave Frary and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring today's newest products and equipment, this photo-packed guide features contemporary images of diesel locomotives and urban settings, plus updates to Dave's trademark scenery "recipes." Includes new chapters on Western scenery and desert modeling, and city scenery and urban settings.

Author : John H. Armstrong
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 9780890242278
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Track Planning for Realistic Operation written by John H. Armstrong and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 1998 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers freight and passenger operations, route design, and contemporary railroading operations. The step-by-step design techniques and operation-oriented track plans also make it easy to create your own realistic model railroad.

Author : John de Frayssinet
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847975585
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scenic Modelling written by John de Frayssinet and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable and well-illustrated book describes landscape modelling from a new perspective. It explains in detail how to design and construct a model railway in a convincing and pleasing landscape. The author has always considered that model railway dioramas are an art form and this book is brimming with advice and tips that will allow the modeller to create true-to-life landscapes. Important aspects of all stages of construction are covered, including the building of satisfactory baseboards, topography and ground cover, modelling lakes and waterfalls, and making realistic trees. The author argues that a good model railway is one that is placed in an accurate and realistic landscape which, after all, was there first, and he contends that scenic modelling is not just a means to fill up the gaps in between track work; rather it is essential in creating the perfect backdrop, enabling model locomotives and rolling stock to be displayed convincingly. A remarkable book and describes landscape modelling from a new perspective. Essential reading for all serious railway modellers. Brimming with advice and tips that allows the modeller to create true-to-life landscapes. Superbly illustrated with 230 colour photographs. John de Frayssinet is a professional railway modeller and has written extensively for model railway magazines.

Author : Ken Chadwick
Publisher : Silver Link Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781857942897
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Model Railway Locomotive Building on the Cheap written by Ken Chadwick and published by Silver Link Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If a model of your favourite steam locomotive isn't available, you have two choices - build it yourself from scratch or wait for a manufacturer to produce one. This text presents an alternative by taking an existing similar ready-to-run model and transforming it, by a series of selective modifications.

Author : Linn Westcott
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780890240014
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Model Railroader Cyclopedia written by Linn Westcott and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 1991-05-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents details and measurements of steam locomotives from their first appearance to their final days. Includes nearly 1,000 rare photos and over 127 HO scale plans, notes, and specifications for almost all steam locomotives in North America.