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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This ...

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This book is the fifth volume of the "New Model Maker" series, covering every phase of designing and constructing working model railways. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in building model railways from scratch, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The Indoor Railway", "Co-operative Effort"...

This book is a complete and novice-friendly guide to constructing working model boats, with information on designing, tools, equipping with engines, and much more. With detailed diagrams and precise instructions, this book will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in making model boats, and it is not to be missed by collectors of such literature. Contents include: "Practical Requirements", "Motive Powers", "Practical Designs",...

This vintage book is a complete and beginner-friendly guide to making model electric railways. Beautifully illustrated and full of handy tips and simple instructions, this volume is highly recommended for modern model train enthusiasts, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Advantages of Electrification", "Model Electric Locomotives", "Miniature Systems", "Power Supply Systems", "Ten Pract...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to building old-fashioned model ships and boats. Written in clear, simple language and full of helpful illustrations and detailed diagrams, this book is ideal for the novice model builder, and will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in building model ships. The chapters of this book include: "Some Famous Old Ships", "Building Old-Time Ship Models", "Making a Waterline ...

This vintage book is a pictorial record of the evolution of the sailing ship from the earliest times up to the twentieth century. With a wealth of interesting historical information, this accessible and profusely illustrated book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of ships and sailing, and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "The Evolution of the Hull and Sail", ...

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This vintage book is a comprehensive manual for the building of model clipper ships, with information on constructing everything from the simplest waterline types to fine scale models fit for exhibition. With complete, easy-to-digest instructions and detailed illustrations, this volume is ideal for novice model enthusiast, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Famous Clippers", "Building ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage book is a comprehensive manual on the building of model clipper ships, with information on constructing everything from the simplest waterline types to fine scale models fit for exhibition. With complete, easy-to-digest instructions and detailed illustrations, this volume is ideal for novice model enthusiast, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿Famous Clippers¿, ¿Building C...

Building model boats and their steam, IC and electric power units. A reprint of a 194 original, and as good as it gets on making model boats from scratch.

This book was written about a 9 year old girl Beth. Beth woke up one autumn morning, 0530 in the morning and decided she was going on an adventure. She meets 3 of the main characters, which exist only in her mind. These characters take her through some life lessons as they venture through the wilderness. The first friend that she discovers is a tiny red headed woodpecker that lives in an acorn. The second and third are a mouse that flies on th...

This book was written about a 9 year old girl Beth. Beth woke up one autumn morning, 0530 in the morning and decided she was going on an adventure. She meets 3 of the main characters, which exist only in her mind. These characters take her through some life lessons as they venture through the wilderness. The first friend that she discovers is a tiny red headed woodpecker that lives in an acorn. The second and third are a mouse that flies on th...

This vintage book is a pictorial manual explaining how to design and construct model buildings. A highly accessible and novice-friendly guide, "Pictorial House Modelling" is ideal for the novice, and is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in model building. Contents include: "House Modelling in General", "Materials, Tools and their Manipulation", "Preliminary Considerations", "Simple Type Described Step by Step", "Foundations and Ba...

Originally published in early 1900s. The illustrated contents include: Materials - Tools and Equipment - Care and Use of Tools - First Steps in Wood Carving - Chip Carving - Incised Work - Relief Carving - Pierced and Laminated Work - Wood Sculpture and Knife Work - Preparation of Designs etc. Many of the earliest hobby and craft books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive....