Subjects:  1. History    2. History - Military / War    3. Military    4. Military - World War II    5. History / Military / World War II    6. Military vehicles    7. Models & model-making   

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O'Brien's Collecting Toy Cars & Trucks
Information seems to be well organized and spelled out, but was disappointed that there were so few color pictures.

Great guide that's well worth the money!
I've found most everything I was looking for all in one source!If you like collecting cars and trucks, you must have this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Reference - Price Guides    6. Toy Arts And Crafts    7. Toys    8. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models    9. Model cars & road vehicles   

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The Period Ship Series
When starting to build the San Felipe, I cast around for any books or manuals that included that ship.I found the Period Ship Handbook-3 and was delighted.I purchased it and several other lesser handbooks that I thought might be handy.The Period Ship book was of no particular value in the process of building the model.The book is very visual and has some great pictures, but they essentially provided me with an image of what my ship would look like tomorrow!The miscellaneous handbooks at much lower cost were far more valuable.As nice as the series looks, I honestly believe that they are more like coffee table books than working manuals.

Wooden model ship kits built straight from the box.
This book should have been entitled "Wooden model ship kits built straight from the box (imagination not included)." A Guide For Ship Modellers Making Commercial Kits
The aim of this book is to show the average modeler how to build a high class model from a commercial kit.Read more

Subjects:  1. Hobbies/Crafts    2. Model boats & ships    3. Hobbies    4. Models    5. Ships   

Subjects:  1. Crafts / Hobbies    2. Models    3. Antiques & Collectables    4. Toys, teddy bears & dolls    5. Hobbies    6. Toy Soldiers   

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Excellent resource
Modern High-Power Rocketry has been most helpful to me since I am new to the hobby of high power rocketry.It answered many many questions and provided helpful tips and other relevant information that has made my first high power rocket project a success.
High Power Rocketry MUST HAVE
Even though technology is advancing beyond this book, this is still a GREAT reference for those seriously looking into high power rocketry.Great information, I recommend this book highly.

It's the book I wish I'd had...
...when I started in high-power rocketry.Way back when, I had to rely on information from others at the launch.The information was good, but it would have been a lot better if I'd had this book available.There are a thousand and one little details like parachute rolling, motor retention, attaching wires to an altimeter, etc., etc.Those details are presented in this book so that you can read about them and understand them well before the launch.Read more

Subjects:  1. Hobbies/Crafts    2. Model aircraft   

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You need a Gnome in your home!
This would be a terrific book for a grandmother or older sister to use with little kids, particularly if the kids like stories about elves or gnomes.Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Miniatures    5. Reference    6. Toymaking - General    7. Decorative arts & crafts, other art forms    8. Models & model-making    9. children    10. crafts   

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N Scale Model Railroad That Grows
Excellent for beginners.Instructions permit the average person to create their own idea of a railroad.The instructions can be modified to create any layout.

Great book for beginners
For almost a year I was trying to figure out how to get started with what I wanted to do.I had a bunch of track, some rolling stock, and the benchwork -- but didn't know where to go next.This book has really helped, I use it so often as a reference as I go, that it is bent from where I hold it.The part on wiring was great -- not super in depth, but showed me exactly what I needed to know to wire the block, switches, and power.Pictures & illustrations are great and the text is easy to follow.
Great book
Filled with tips for beginners and some tricks for old dogs, this book is a nice purchase to people wanting to try N scale or check some techniques on a very practical approach. The only drawback on the book is that while it is an introcutory book to model railroading, it doesn't concern on operating the layout (that's half the fun on model railroading!), but that can be easily covered by other books as well. BEst of all, the book does not present any complex technique, if you are a beginner go for it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Model Railroading    5. Models    6. Railroads    7. Model railways   

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The Defintive Guide Found
After searching the internet extensively for information on the rigging of Continental cannons and carronades I got pretty much nothing. Within 1 minute of opening this book, I had everything I needed. Reviewing additional sections showed me the wealth of information I had just tapped. The internet may have the information I need, but not at one place like this book. Excellent print, excellent information and the drawings are absolutely the most concise and accurate I have seen anywhere. I hit the goldmine with this reference piece.

Very good reference & overview.
The book is really well laid-out; generally, 2 facing pages make a section, with text on the left and finely detailed drawings on the right, more detailed secions (like armament) cover several pages, but still retain the overall look. The sections cover every conceivable aspect of the ship, and most periods, with an concise description of each item and the differences over the years and between the countries. Will give you a ton of information.
This book is not a manual of help to the beginners. In fact it is an excellent summary of useful references for the most advanced modelers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Models    5. Sailing ships    6. Ships    7. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    8. STUDY NOTES - SparkNotes   

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micro engines
i have so exited for reading and learning build my own micro turbine

Superbly detailed book on engine construction and design
Until I saw this book I didn't believe it would be possible for an amateur to build a jet engine, capable of running at 100,000 rpm . Kamps book explains clearly how, witha reasonably well equipped workshop, a modelengineer can build an efficient working jet engine. ... Read more

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4
If you don't have any background in model railroading than this book is a good place to start.It will read great the first time through but don't expect to ever go back to it for reference later down the line.Concepts like control panels, wiring, switches, etc. are all left vaugely discussed, and for this reason it can be frustrating.Make sure you buy this is conjunction with another book better detailed in any areas you don't understand (like wiring).

You need this book
If you are considering entering the world of Model Railroading you must have this book. It will guide you from an empty room to a fully functioning railroad. Lots of tips and step by step make it very easy for a novice tomake a pretty nice layout. � can't recommend this enough.

A Great Beginner's Guide
I had been struggling with how to start railroading for about 6 monthswhen I ran across this book at the library. I finally have some directionand the available know-how to get going. The book covers the most basicsubjects of how to get started as well as a few more advanced subjects. It's a must for new modelers! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Model Railroading    5. Models    6. Railroads    7. Model railways   

Reviews (10)

great for beginners
Although it is becoming out-of-date, it is still a very helpful source for beginners like me. It covers many aspects of robot design around a complete sample robot project. The topics it partially covers are shortly; PCB making, PIC circuit design and PIC programming, legged robots walking gaits, robotic sensors.

Very Impressive robot ever!!!
This book is truly amazing for robot hobbyist like me. I built a different robot using Karl Williams instructions even though it for the robot in his book. I built the robot too and it's real easy to build. I built the main controller board using a solderless breadboard and made the infared sensor board using the radioshacks PCB kits, it was a little different though. For the programs I had to tweak them because i couldn't afford the Picbasic pro, so with my little imagination I got some of the programs to work. This book is a must get and it's one of my favorites too. if you want to built a walking robot this one is worth building. so don't just look and read the book build it and I promise you will have lot's of fun just messing around with it.

Fabulous Book!!!
An excellent book if you want to build a walking robot that really works!! I've been looking for a book like this for years. The details for building the mechanics and electronics are actually very exact and accurate. I had absolutely no problems building two of these robots. This book even gives the printed circuit board design artwork for the microcontroller board circuit and the infrared sensors, which none of the other robotics books do. This book is packed full of great practical knowledge like interfacing a radio remote control system, sonar rangefinding, and an excellent robot gripper - among other things... WELL WORTH THE MONEY. I also bought Amphibionics which is also a great book with plans for four biologically inspired robots - a really cool snake robot, frog, aligator and turtle. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automation    2. Design and construction    3. Electronics - General    4. Models    5. Robotics    6. Robots    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Technology / Robotics   

Reviews (6)

Introduction to the built-up ship model
Detailed sequential instruction on constructing the built-up ship model. Accurate lists of the various countries' mast rules, including tops, heads, trestletrees etc, and rope & block dimensions, ensure that your model will look like the real thing and not a misproportioned eyesore. Great Reference Work
After initial chapters on varying types of ship models, including the built-up model and wooden-sail models, the author devotes individual chapters to the masting of ships, mastheads, the standing rigging, the running rigging,foot-ropes, the blocks, steering wheels, the ship's galley, pumps, ship ironwork, copper sheathing, the ground tackle, gun ports, boats and davits. He includes as well invaluable tables and lists of data that offer opportunities tocompare vital statistics on rigging, masting and more. The Second Book Of The Ship Modeling Foundation
The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is due to the dated writing, which is sometimes distracting. If not for that, it's 5 stars!!Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Models    5. Ship models    6. Ships & Shipbuilding - History    7. Woodwork - General    8. Handicrafts    9. Hobbies, Quizzes & Games    10. Transportation / Ships & Shipbuilding / History   

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great resource for the military figure modeler
The current edition is a major revision of the original book, and includes detailed information on painting with oils as well as acrylic paints. Most techniques are well illustrated with good quality closeup photographs, which really helps to walk you through the steps.

How to Paint Realistic Military Figures
This book was exactly what I was looking for. I'm fairly fussy when it comes to my hobbies, and will only invest in something that I know is good.
A Very Good Primer for Painting with Acrylics!
Actually, I haven't seen the new edition of this book; only the original. The techniques of using acrylics for figure painting are explained very clearly and the photos are very good. Each stage of achieving the final result is shown. BEST OF ALL: The authors of this book do good work, so you know THEY know what they're talking about! Beware of another book on painting figures with acrylics...this was the first I've seen and is still light years ahead of the 'other'. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. General    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Military miniatures    6. Miniature craft    7. Model Railroading    8. Models    9. Painting    10. Technique   

Reviews (6)

STOP!!! Read this before buying here!!!
I live in the Chicagoland area and was just at the museum today.As expected, the dollhouse is as amazing as it was when I was a little girl.I saw this book in the gift stop.IT ONLY COSTS $24.95!!!Please, please don't pay these people double what the book actually costs!Go to the Museum of Science and Industry's website at http://site.msishops.com/books.html and look for the book at the bottom of the page.I'm sure there's shipping that's not included.There might even be tax, but it'll no doubt still be cheaper than paying these people $50-$60 for the book.What a rip-off!!!

The World's Ultimate Dollhouse
When I was 7 years old, my mother, grandmother and a cousin of mine went to Chicago, and one of the places we went was the Museum of Science and Industry.Before we went, my mother told me that as a young girl, she had seen the fairy castle when it toured the country before becoming a permanent exhibit at the museum. She told me how much she loved it, and I couldn't wait to see it. I was not disappointed. This IS the ultimate dollhouse. Every time I go to the museum, you can't get me to leave without seeing the fairy castle.I took my own daughter to see it, and now she loves it, too. The last time we went, I found this wonderful book at the gift shop, and was thrilled that now I could look at my beloved fairy castle whenever I wished. This book is a real treasure, with beautiful pictures of the castle. Anyone who loves dollhouses, and the fairy castle in particular, will love this book. It never fails to provoke happy memories for me.

Fairies Live Here!
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the castle in Chicago, and can hardly find the words to say how magnificent it was! Still, in the time I had to view it, so many details were missed. That is why this book is so great. It not only displays the castle with better lighting, it gives you a chance to savor all the tiny details you might never have seen. There is also some wonderful biographical information on Colleen Moore herself. A must for miniature lovers, little girls, and dreamers everywhere! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Catalogs and collections    6. Chicago    7. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - Museum    8. Dollhouses    9. General    10. Illinois    11. Pictorial works    12. Private collections    13. Toymaking - Dollhouses   

Reviews (8)

Amazing Guide for Collectors !
I started collecting Hotwheels cars about 3 years ago. What makes me different than most of the other collectors, is that I live in Santiago, CHILE (here, Hotwheels cars market is very small compared with other countries). Many of the variations and models that exist in US, aren't available here. Mike's guide has been an invaluable tool for me to get those variations I never know that exist or I will never find hanging in pegs in Santiago. Invaluable Resource For Collectors
I found the 'Ultimate Guide to Hot Wheels Variations' one of the most valuable resources to date for the valuation of Hot Wheels variations; both for collectors and dealers alike.As owner of [a web site,] I refer to this guide on a daily basis for determining the minute differences between Hot Wheels variants.The guide is concise, well laid out, easy to follow, and extremely accurate (in my opinion).

Varations HA
This book stinks the pictures are horrible I donated it to te libary. It stinks ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Automobiles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Hot Wheels toys    8. Models    9. Prices    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Toys    12. Transportation    13. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models    14. Art techniques & materials   

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Reviews (4)

This is not a book for beginner
As Author indicated, this book is for beginners. What he failed to mentioned is what is beginner This is not a book for beginner
As Author indicated, this book is for beginners. What he failed to mentioned is what is beginner Good projects
This book is excellent reading because of its suttle and charminghumoristic style. It also has some good projects with very thoroughinstructions. Being from mainland Europe I'm not used to the Impericalmeasurements used and this can be a bit confusing. If you like model steamengines this book should be on your shelf. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts / Hobbies    2. General    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Model engineering    5. Steam engines    6. Hobbies    7. Models   

Reviews (2)

Really Usefull
This book is very usefull, a must to be kept on board.
Excellent Resource Manual
After much difficulty trying to obtain electronic specs on a Volvo Penta I/O engine, I ordered this book. At the same time I chose to hire a boat electronics expert to check the wiring.This book contained an exact spec of my engine and even the expert was impressed with the details.He used it as a guide and fixed my electronics problem in only a couple of hours.I highly recommend this book to anyone with a Volvo-engined boat in this year range. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ships & Shipbuilding - Repair & Maintenance    2. Transportation    3. Model boats & ships    4. Transportation / Automotive / General   

Reviews (4)

AWSOME BOOK!
When I bought this book I was IN heaven It had all of the pictures I wanted to see except for the cover car.It hardly had any of my cars but Im okay with IT.

best purchase ever
This little book fits right into your pocket. You can take it with you when you go on your "treasure hunts"

Good information, but too incomplete.
This book has some good information, but is very incomplete.It does not even contain the deora car that is on the front cover and title page of the book!!!This book only lists mint in package prices and many cars have been left out.It also contains very little variations.If you are looking for a complete price guide, look somewhere else. ... Read more

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