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Battlefields In Miniature

Making Realistic And Effective Terrain For Wargames

by Paul Davies ...

"For the modeller and wargamer . . . looking for something more when recreating their battles in a table-top game or exhibiting their work." —José Manuél Rico Cortés ("Mister JM"), Miniaturas JMLike a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature wargames are greatly enhanced by realistic ... Read more

$25.97 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"For the modeller and wargamer . . . looking for something more when recreating their battles in a table-top game or exhibiting their work." —José Manuél Rico Cortés ("Mister JM"), Miniaturas JMLike a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature wargames are greatly enhanced by realistic
... Read more
The LEGO® Power Functions Idea Book, Volume 1

Machines and Mechanisms

by Yoshihito Isogawa ...

This first volume of The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Machines and Mechanisms, showcases small projects to build with LEGO Technic gears, motors, gadgets, and other moving elements. You’ll find hundreds of clever, buildable mechanisms, each one demonstrating a key building technique or mechanical principle.You’ll learn to build sliding doors, grasping claws, rack-and-pinion mechanisms, and ball ... Read more

$27.73 NZD

This first volume of The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Machines and Mechanisms, showcases small projects to build with LEGO Technic gears, motors, gadgets, and other moving elements. You’ll find hundreds of clever, buildable mechanisms, each one demonstrating a key building technique or mechanical principle.You’ll learn to build sliding doors, grasping claws, rack-and-pinion mechanisms, and ball
... Read more
Make: 3D Printing

The Essential Guide to 3D Printers

by Anna Kaziunas France ...

The 3D printing revolution is well upon us, with new machines appearing at an amazing rate. With the abundance of information and options out there, how are makers to choose the 3D printer that's right for them? MAKE is here to help, with our Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing. With articles about techniques, freely available CAD packages, and comparisons of printers that are on the market, this book ... Read more

$19.14 NZD

The 3D printing revolution is well upon us, with new machines appearing at an amazing rate. With the abundance of information and options out there, how are makers to choose the 3D printer that's right for them? MAKE is here to help, with our Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing. With articles about techniques, freely available CAD packages, and comparisons of printers that are on the market, this book
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The LEGO® Neighborhood Book

Build Your Own Town!

by Brian Lyles, Jason Lyles ...

In The LEGO Neighborhood Book, you’ll create buildings with real-world details like cornices and facades, and try your hand at interior design by filling your buildings with furniture and light fixtures. Then add the finishing touches to your models with plants, traffic lights, scaffolding, and park benches. Snap together a few houses, shops, and apartment buildings to create your own neighborhood ... Read more

$22.14 NZD

In The LEGO Neighborhood Book, you’ll create buildings with real-world details like cornices and facades, and try your hand at interior design by filling your buildings with furniture and light fixtures. Then add the finishing touches to your models with plants, traffic lights, scaffolding, and park benches. Snap together a few houses, shops, and apartment buildings to create your own neighborhood
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King George V Class Battleships

by Roger Chesneau ...

Series series ShipCraft
The ShipCraft series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly-detailed ... Read more

$19.45 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The ShipCraft series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly-detailed
... Read more
Radio-Controlled Sailboat Racing

by Donald W. Hain ...

Tell someone you like to race radio-controlled model sailboats, and you might get a raised eyebrow or the usual question, is it propelled with a motor?But those folks have no clue what fun they are missing: This underappreciated sport can be enjoyed by the young and the old, the day sailor or the racer, the experienced sailor or the beginner.Donald W. Hain, who has skippered various types of ... Read more

$12.41 NZD

Tell someone you like to race radio-controlled model sailboats, and you might get a raised eyebrow or the usual question, is it propelled with a motor?But those folks have no clue what fun they are missing: This underappreciated sport can be enjoyed by the young and the old, the day sailor or the racer, the experienced sailor or the beginner.Donald W. Hain, who has skippered various types of
... Read more
One Minute Paper Airplanes

12 Pop-Out Planes, Easily Assembled in Under a Minute: Paper Airplane Book with 12 Projects and Downloadable Content

by Andrew Dewar ...

Get ready to fold and fly sturdy paper airplanes!Origami author Andrew Dewar rediscovered his childhood love of paper airplanes in Japan working with Yasuaki Ninomiya (creator of the famous White Wings planes). His designs are incredibly easy to assemble and his book not only explains how to make paper planes, but how to tune them for better performance. For the daring paper airplane maker, he ... Read more

$13.86 NZD

Get ready to fold and fly sturdy paper airplanes!Origami author Andrew Dewar rediscovered his childhood love of paper airplanes in Japan working with Yasuaki Ninomiya (creator of the famous White Wings planes). His designs are incredibly easy to assemble and his book not only explains how to make paper planes, but how to tune them for better performance. For the daring paper airplane maker, he
... Read more
Building a Rocket for Beginners

by Alene Edelson ...

Building a rocket at home can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially when doing it with your children. There are several methods to build a rocket, from buying a rocket kit to designing your own rocket from scratch. Before you begin building your rocket, you have to design the rocket. Remember that any rocket is basically a cylinder. Anything you add to it from that point is up to you..... ... Read more

$10.06 NZD

Building a rocket at home can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially when doing it with your children. There are several methods to build a rocket, from buying a rocket kit to designing your own rocket from scratch. Before you begin building your rocket, you have to design the rocket. Remember that any rocket is basically a cylinder. Anything you add to it from that point is up to you.....
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The LEGO® Castle Book

Build Your Own Mini Medieval World

by Jeff Friesen ...

Filled with stunning photos, step-by-step instructions, and creative ideas for customization—The LEGO Castle Book shows you how to build six mini castles complete with moats, drawbridges, gatehouses, and more! Travel through the history of castle architecture and learn how to build basic castle components like walls, towers, gates, and keeps.Whether your goal is to add realistic details like ... Read more

$27.73 NZD

Filled with stunning photos, step-by-step instructions, and creative ideas for customization—The LEGO Castle Book shows you how to build six mini castles complete with moats, drawbridges, gatehouses, and more! Travel through the history of castle architecture and learn how to build basic castle components like walls, towers, gates, and keeps.Whether your goal is to add realistic details like
... Read more
The LEGO® Neighborhood Book 2

Build Your Own Town!

by Brian Lyles, Jason Lyles ...

Step-by-step instructions show how to build detailed LEGO models of neighborhoods - complete with homes, stores, restaurants, barbershops, and more.Enter the fantastical world of model building. The LEGO Neighborhood Book 2 is a full-color guide to creating intricate, bustling LEGO neighborhoods, and cities.In this second volume, a follow up to the runaway best-selling first volume, you'll learn ... Read more

$22.14 NZD

Step-by-step instructions show how to build detailed LEGO models of neighborhoods - complete with homes, stores, restaurants, barbershops, and more.Enter the fantastical world of model building. The LEGO Neighborhood Book 2 is a full-color guide to creating intricate, bustling LEGO neighborhoods, and cities.In this second volume, a follow up to the runaway best-selling first volume, you'll learn
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Sovereign of the Seas, 1637

A Reconstruction of the Most Powerful Warship of Its Day

by John McKay ...

"McKay's artful renderings provide a fitting tribute to this amazing vessel and those who participated in her planning and construction." — Pirates and PrivateersSovereign of the Seas was the most spectacular, extravagant and controversial warship of the early seventeenth century. The ultimate royal prestige project, whose armament was increased by the King's decree to the unheard-of figure of 100 ... Read more

$19.45 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"McKay's artful renderings provide a fitting tribute to this amazing vessel and those who participated in her planning and construction." — Pirates and PrivateersSovereign of the Seas was the most spectacular, extravagant and controversial warship of the early seventeenth century. The ultimate royal prestige project, whose armament was increased by the King's decree to the unheard-of figure of 100
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Titanic and Her Sisters Olympic and Britannic

by Peter Davies-Garner ...

Series Book 18 - ShipCraft
The ShipCraft series explores the iconic pleasure vessels Titanic, Olympic, and Britannic in fully illustrated detail for building your own model ship.In the first of the ShipCraft series to cover non-naval vessels, this meticulously researched and illustrated volume looks at the legendary cruise ship RMS Titanic and her sisters, Olympic and Britannic. Written for the serious model ship builder, ... Read more

$19.45 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The ShipCraft series explores the iconic pleasure vessels Titanic, Olympic, and Britannic in fully illustrated detail for building your own model ship.In the first of the ShipCraft series to cover non-naval vessels, this meticulously researched and illustrated volume looks at the legendary cruise ship RMS Titanic and her sisters, Olympic and Britannic. Written for the serious model ship builder,
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German Battlecruisers

by Robert Brown, Steve Backer ...

Series series ShipCraft
The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly ... Read more

$16.55 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly
... Read more
Segelkunstflug mit RC-Modellen

Ausrüstung - Wettbewerbe - Marktübersicht - Mentale Fitness - Kunstflugprogramme

by Andi Schaerer ...

Series series Modellbau
Segelkunstflug orientiert sich an der manntragenden Fliegerei, sowohl was die Vorbilder anbelangt als auch beim Flugstil und den Bewertungen in Wettbewerben. Die Modelle sind groß mit Spannweiten ab wenigstens3 m und einem Gesamtgewicht bis 20 kg. In diesem Buch findet der interessierte Modellflieger eine Marktübersicht der aktuell angebotenen Modelle, wie sie aussehen, ihre technischen Daten und ... Read more

$24.44 NZD

Segelkunstflug orientiert sich an der manntragenden Fliegerei, sowohl was die Vorbilder anbelangt als auch beim Flugstil und den Bewertungen in Wettbewerben. Die Modelle sind groß mit Spannweiten ab wenigstens3 m und einem Gesamtgewicht bis 20 kg. In diesem Buch findet der interessierte Modellflieger eine Marktübersicht der aktuell angebotenen Modelle, wie sie aussehen, ihre technischen Daten und
... Read more
Motorflugmodelle selbst konstruieren

Der einfache erfolgreiche Weg

by Helmut Brauer, VTH neue Medien ...

Series series Modellbau
Genug von vorgefertigten Baukastenmodellen oder Plänen, die keinen Raum für Kreativität lassen? Versuchen Sie es doch mal mit einer Eigenkonstruktion! Helmut Brauer, ein erfahrener Flugmodellbauer, der schon Generationen von Jugendlichen zum ersten fliegerischen Erfolgserlebnis verholfen hat, zeigt in diesem Buch, wie man ein Motorflugmodell selbst konstruiert - ganz einfach, ohne kompliziertere ... Read more

$30.19 NZD

Genug von vorgefertigten Baukastenmodellen oder Plänen, die keinen Raum für Kreativität lassen? Versuchen Sie es doch mal mit einer Eigenkonstruktion! Helmut Brauer, ein erfahrener Flugmodellbauer, der schon Generationen von Jugendlichen zum ersten fliegerischen Erfolgserlebnis verholfen hat, zeigt in diesem Buch, wie man ein Motorflugmodell selbst konstruiert - ganz einfach, ohne kompliziertere
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MBR: Nurflügelmodelle

Grundlagen für Entwicklung und Einsatz

by Dipl.-Ing. Martin Lichte, VTH neue Medien ...

Series Book 3 - MBR: Modellbaureihe
Der Autor beschäftigt sich mit Nurflügelmodellen in Theorie und Praxis. Nach dem jüngst wieder neu erwachten Interesse an diesen Modellen, hat er seine bisherigen Erfahrungen auf diesem Gebiet zusammengefaßt und präsentiert sie mit dem vorliegenden Buch in der Hoffnung, damit möglichst viele Modellflieger für die "Nurflügelei" zu interessieren. So bietet dieses Buch die Grundlagen für denjenigen, ... Read more

$28.75 NZD

Der Autor beschäftigt sich mit Nurflügelmodellen in Theorie und Praxis. Nach dem jüngst wieder neu erwachten Interesse an diesen Modellen, hat er seine bisherigen Erfahrungen auf diesem Gebiet zusammengefaßt und präsentiert sie mit dem vorliegenden Buch in der Hoffnung, damit möglichst viele Modellflieger für die "Nurflügelei" zu interessieren. So bietet dieses Buch die Grundlagen für denjenigen,
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Panther Medium Tank

German Army and Waffen SS Eastern Front Summer, 1943

by Dennis Oliver ...

A guide blending the history behind a World War II German tank used on the Eastern Front with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts.In July 1943 the German army launched what was to be its last major offensive on Soviet soil. Codenamed Operation Citadel, the attack had initially been scheduled to commence in May but was postponed by Hitler several times to allow the divisions in the ... Read more

$16.55 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

A guide blending the history behind a World War II German tank used on the Eastern Front with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts.In July 1943 the German army launched what was to be its last major offensive on Soviet soil. Codenamed Operation Citadel, the attack had initially been scheduled to commence in May but was postponed by Hitler several times to allow the divisions in the
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Parkflyer planen und bauen

Vom RC-Wurfgleiter zum Semi-Scale-Parkflyer

by Klaus Paradies, VTH neue Medien ...

Series series Modellbau
Einfach, schnell und kreativ - so entstehen interessante Elektro-Flugmodelle ganz nach Wunsch.Wer gerne mit verschiedenen Rümpfen oder Tragflächen experimentieren will, ein einfaches Modell von Grund auf selbst bauen oder einen Baukasten abwandeln möchte, findet in diesem Buch alle dazu nötigen Informationen.Neben der Aufzählung der wenigen Werkzeuge und Materialien, die man braucht, werden acht ... Read more

$30.19 NZD

Einfach, schnell und kreativ - so entstehen interessante Elektro-Flugmodelle ganz nach Wunsch.Wer gerne mit verschiedenen Rümpfen oder Tragflächen experimentieren will, ein einfaches Modell von Grund auf selbst bauen oder einen Baukasten abwandeln möchte, findet in diesem Buch alle dazu nötigen Informationen.Neben der Aufzählung der wenigen Werkzeuge und Materialien, die man braucht, werden acht
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Historische Segler ferngesteuert

Planung, Bau, Fahrpraxis

by Martin Becker, VTH neue Medien ...

Series series Modellbau
Richtig Segeln mit ferngesteuerten historischen Modellschiffen - eine faszinierende Vorstellung, und gar nicht so schwer zu verwirklichen. Für den Eigenbau eines fahrtauglichen Modells sind etliche theoretische Grundlagen wichtig, um den sprichwörtlichen Schiffbruch zu vermeiden. Dieses Buch behandelt in leicht verständlicher Form die speziellen Fragen, die sich beim Bau vorbildgetreuer ... Read more

$30.19 NZD

Richtig Segeln mit ferngesteuerten historischen Modellschiffen - eine faszinierende Vorstellung, und gar nicht so schwer zu verwirklichen. Für den Eigenbau eines fahrtauglichen Modells sind etliche theoretische Grundlagen wichtig, um den sprichwörtlichen Schiffbruch zu vermeiden. Dieses Buch behandelt in leicht verständlicher Form die speziellen Fragen, die sich beim Bau vorbildgetreuer
... Read more
Basiswissen Schiffsmodellbau

by Scott Robertson, VTH neue Medien ...

Series series Modellbau
Das Basiswissen für dieses Hobby vermittelt dieses Buch aus der Feder des bekannten britischen Schiffsmodellbauers Scott Robertson. Von der Auswahl des geeigneten Modells, über die Materialwahl bis hin zur Takelung des Nachbaus werden alle Abschnitte des Baus eines Schiffsmodells nach Plan dargestellt. Unterstützt wird der leicht verständliche Text mit einer großen Zahl an Bildern und vor allem ... Read more

$33.07 NZD

Das Basiswissen für dieses Hobby vermittelt dieses Buch aus der Feder des bekannten britischen Schiffsmodellbauers Scott Robertson. Von der Auswahl des geeigneten Modells, über die Materialwahl bis hin zur Takelung des Nachbaus werden alle Abschnitte des Baus eines Schiffsmodells nach Plan dargestellt. Unterstützt wird der leicht verständliche Text mit einer großen Zahl an Bildern und vor allem
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Faszination Pistenraupen

Ferngesteuerte Kettenfahrzeuge für den Winter

by Klaus Bergdolt ...

Series series Modellbau
Der erfahrene Autor Klaus Bergdolt klammert rund um das Thema „Pistenraupen“kein Detail aus und beschreibt ausführlich die besondere Problematik des harten Winterbetriebs.Er stellt viele verschiedene Fahrzeugtypen vor und die Bandbreite des Maßstabsreicht vom Dickie Snow King in 1:16, bis zum Eigenbaubrummer im Maßstab 1:8.Ein beeindruckender Bilderschatz und zahlreiche Zeichnungenverdeutlichen ... Read more

$41.70 NZD

Der erfahrene Autor Klaus Bergdolt klammert rund um das Thema „Pistenraupen“kein Detail aus und beschreibt ausführlich die besondere Problematik des harten Winterbetriebs.Er stellt viele verschiedene Fahrzeugtypen vor und die Bandbreite des Maßstabsreicht vom Dickie Snow King in 1:16, bis zum Eigenbaubrummer im Maßstab 1:8.Ein beeindruckender Bilderschatz und zahlreiche Zeichnungenverdeutlichen
... Read more
Large Stunt Kites

Design-Build-Fly

by Günter Wolsing ...

Series series Model Making
Really big stunt kites of the pure dart shape with wingspans over 5.0 metres that can be flown safely by a single pilot? That doesn't have to be a dream. Here the author tells how a series of large stunt kites was developed, built and also flown by him. The reward for the effort was beautiful flying experiences with sublime and majestic kites that are still unique in the sky. This book was written ... Read more

$27.31 NZD

Really big stunt kites of the pure dart shape with wingspans over 5.0 metres that can be flown safely by a single pilot? That doesn't have to be a dream. Here the author tells how a series of large stunt kites was developed, built and also flown by him. The reward for the effort was beautiful flying experiences with sublime and majestic kites that are still unique in the sky. This book was written
... Read more
Taschenbuch für Modellflieger

by Dieter Schall, VTH neue Medien ...

Series series Modellbau
Alle jene, die ganz am Anfang stehen, gerade ihren ersten Baukasten geöffnet haben und noch überlegen, welche Fernsteuerung gekauft werden soll und die sich noch unsicher sind, was alles beachtet werden muß, haben kaum die Möglichkeit, sich in dem Gestrüpp von Informationen und Reglementierungen zurechtfinden. Dieses Taschenbuch wird diesem Bedarf insofern wenigstens ein Stück weit gerecht, als ... Read more

$33.07 NZD

Alle jene, die ganz am Anfang stehen, gerade ihren ersten Baukasten geöffnet haben und noch überlegen, welche Fernsteuerung gekauft werden soll und die sich noch unsicher sind, was alles beachtet werden muß, haben kaum die Möglichkeit, sich in dem Gestrüpp von Informationen und Reglementierungen zurechtfinden. Dieses Taschenbuch wird diesem Bedarf insofern wenigstens ein Stück weit gerecht, als
... Read more
Das große Modellakku-Buch

Grundlagen und Praxistipps

by Ulrich Passern, vth neue Medien ...

Series series Modellbau
Akkus elektrisieren den RC-Modellsport seit seinen ersten Anfängen – aber heute mehr denn je. Es herrscht Hochspannung in der Branche, eine Entwicklung jagt die Nächste und was vor wenigen Jahren noch für undenkbar gehalten wurde, ist mittlerweile längst Realität.Der Modellsportler hat zunehmend die Qual der Wahl – welche der sieben zur Verfügung stehenden Akkufamilien (PB, NiCd, NiMH, LiIon, LiPo ... Read more

$27.31 NZD

Akkus elektrisieren den RC-Modellsport seit seinen ersten Anfängen – aber heute mehr denn je. Es herrscht Hochspannung in der Branche, eine Entwicklung jagt die Nächste und was vor wenigen Jahren noch für undenkbar gehalten wurde, ist mittlerweile längst Realität.Der Modellsportler hat zunehmend die Qual der Wahl – welche der sieben zur Verfügung stehenden Akkufamilien (PB, NiCd, NiMH, LiIon, LiPo
... Read more

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