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Good Title for Elementary School Kids
Some number of months ago, I gave my neighbor's kid some gliders preprinted by NASA as a PR gift (Got them at Oshkosh). It wasn't long before he was stopping me on the way back from work to ask if I had anymore planes! This title fit the bill (more planes). It was in color and precisely precut for little hands. I almost didn't gift it!
awesome paper airplane book
I happened across this book in a bookstore and could not resist buying it.
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Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Papercrafts - Paper Models    5. Toymaking - General    6. Model aircraft    7. Paper engineering, paper models   

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not as good as other Osprey Modelling books.
The major factor in my rating is the lack of "How-to" included.The book is full of great photos and does give ideas but assumes you know how to paint and weather and gives no recipes or photos of how to do it.If you are already a master modeler you don't need this info but than you also don't need this book either. As a contrast the Osprey modelling book about the SdKfz 251 halftrack not only has great pictures but lots of directions and photos of how to paint and weather.That is what the T-55 book lacks.You can find much better build articles on the many online AFV/armor websites.

A must have for T-55 modellers.....
.....actually the skill exhibited in this title makes it a must have for any fan of modern Soviet armor.
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Subjects:  1. Crafts / Hobbies    2. History    3. Military    4. Military - General    5. Military - Weapons    6. Models    7. History / Military / General    8. Models & model-making    9. Warfare & Defence   

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Has some wonderful ideas
This book is chock full of great ideas and includes some more modern furniture..something that many miniature books are lacking. The directions are a bit difficult to follow and have to be read very carefully.Measurements are sometimes not correctly stated. If your unsure..make apaper pattern first. Final results will be much better.

Everything you need to know to decorate your dollhouse!
Among "How-To" books, this is a standout.Includes specifics on how to build everything from victorian parlor furniture to a palm-shaded island porch.Instructions are clear, patterns are already in 12-inch scale.Beautifully illustrated.A must for any miniaturist! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Miniatures    5. Toymaking - Dollhouses    6. Woodwork - General    7. Models & model-making    8. Toys, teddy bears & dolls    9. Woodworking   

Subjects:  1. Crafts / Hobbies    2. Hot wheels toys    3. Models    4. Transportation   

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Very Good book.
Very useful information.The section on covering was a real lifesaver!It has good info also on basic flight and lots of useful tips to a beginning modeler.I really liked this book. Geting Started in Radio Control Airplanes.
Yes, this is a great book for the beginner as well as an advanced flyer, because it is packed with a great deal of info.Gerry makes the book very readable and illustrates it well.I've enjoyed reading this book, becauseGerry gets detailed without dragging out subjects or boring with too muchwordy material.It even has a useful address and website section for extrainfo and clubs. Thanks for a great resource material. I would highlyrecommend this book to anyone with intrest in R/C Airplanes...but doesn'tknow where to look...Well here's your Start.Great Work ! (: ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Airplanes    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Models    6. Radio control   

Subjects:  1. Airplanes    2. Aviation - Pictorial    3. Blueprints    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts & Hobbies / Models    6. Diorama    7. F-15 Eagle (Jet fighter plane)    8. Models    9. Transportation / Aviation / Pictorial   

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wrong manual
i feel the manual is trying to cover too many years & models therefore it is not enough in depth on my model.when i received it i was very disappointed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automotive - General    2. General    3. Marine Engines    4. Ships & Shipbuilding - General    5. Ships & Shipbuilding - Small Boat Maintenance and repair    6. Transportation    7. Marine engineering    8. Model boats & ships    9. Motor cars: general interest    10. Ships & shipping: general interest    11. Transportation / Automotive / General   

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Geodesic Basics
The book provides basic insights into geodesic design of higher frequency structures from the fundamental icosehdral blocks. Cut out patterns provide some hands on builds. Worth the money.

The geometry of geodesic domes using cut-out models
This is classified as a children's book, but it isn't so simple. It would be suitable for teenagers but the mathematics is relevant whatever your age and it is described clearly and concisely. However, if you're looking for abook on dome architecture this is not for you. There are two models thatdemonstrate the ideas about the subdivision of triangles to approximate thesphere based on the octahedron and the icosahedron. Then there are three'architectural' dome models and lastly a model of the carbon moleculebukminsterfullerene. Each model is included for a reason and there's anexplanatory text to accompany each one. The book does not cover realexamples of domes much (only a sketch of the Expo 67 pavilion), althoughthe introduction briefly explains the history and reason for them. It isimportant to understand that this is not a book about dome architecture: itcovers the math behind the concept and explains it using cut-out models.

A Childrens book with cutout domes.
Don't be fooled by the title of this book.It is not an architectural treatise, it's a children's book with cutouts that let you make a paper model.If you want a good book on the architecture of Geodesic Domes, buya biography of Buckminster Fuller. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Science & Nature - General    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Differential & Riemannian geometry    5. Interactive & activity books & packs    6. Models & model-making   

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Crafts & Hobbies - General    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Aircraft    7. Models & model-making   

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More 'Aero' Than 'Practical Techniques'
I bought this and Martin Simons' 'Model Aircraft Aerodynamics' at the same time, thinking that I'd have all the bases covered: Simons for aero, Lennon for construction techniques.Silly me.Why would I think a book entitled 'Practical Techniques for Building Better Models' would have anything to do with construction?
What an Amazing book
This book was truly inspiring for me. I have been building and flying model aircraft for over a decade and I was amazed by how much I didn't know about model aircraft design. The book has awesome, in-depth explanations on every topic associated with rc planes. I was able to successfully construct my own airplane the first time using the guidelines in this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in designing, or just the design of model aircraft.

Crammed with disjoint information yet informative.
Though overall a very useful book, this book seems to be a somewhat disjoint conglomeration of various articles about aircraft design that perhaps were once published in a magazine. There is no soft introduction for the beginner - be prepared to be inundated with a slew of graphs, equations and very dense writing that will demand some qualitative understanding of basic aerodynamics. (I would personally recomment _Understanding Flight_ by David Anderson and Scott Eberhardt, which is not very mathematical and quite easy to understand for a novice like myself.) The fact that these disjoint chapters don't flow together is a bit annoying, but on the other hand it is quite pleasant to have such a wide array of specific information in such a portable book. The section on reading airfoil charts is terse and yet intelligible. Be warned: if you're not familiar with the basics, you might get lost quickly and have to reference another text, as did I. If you're just a little dusty, however, there will be a very short review. (For example: how is angle of attack different than incidence, and how do these two things relate to both cambered and symmetrical airfoils? What causes a pitching moment?)Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Models    5. Model aircraft   

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Nice little extra
Since I will often put 4-5 bookmarks in a single book, these collections of bookmarks are very useful to me.How can you go wrong with wizards and dragons?THe are fairly durable and very colorful.I definitely recommend them.

Bookmarks ;|
They are bookmarks ;) I needed something to make it to the $25.00 SuperSavers Shipping Limit. They are nicely printed on card stock but nothing special but if you are at the $24.95 point and don't want to pay for shipping they are great.

Perplexed
Just like one of the other reviewers, I purchased the bookmarks at the last moment (actually so I'd qualify for the super-saver shipping). When I checked out, however, I noticed that I was charged $1.50 for the item + a $1.99 sourcing fee. Can anyone tell me what a sourcing fee is? I've never heard of it and I've looked all over Amazon to find out and it's not listed.
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Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Games & Activities - General    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books    7. Radio-controlled models   

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A step-by-step photo guide to scale modeling for bare-bones beginners
Lawrence Hansen compiles The Basics Of Scale Modeling, a step-by-step photo guide to scale modeling for bare-bones beginners. The best models are tiny museum-quality replicas of the real thing: the art lies in capturing the element of realism of the real thing, and it's an art presented by The Basics Of Scale Modeling's techniques culled from FineScale Modeler magazine articles covering the basics. From setting up the initial work area and assembling the tools to planning a project for smooth success, this is a 'must' for any who would start on their first scale model.

A step-by-step photo guide to scale modeling for bare-bones beginners
Lawrence Hansen compiles The Basics Of Scale Modeling, a step-by-step photo guide to scale modeling for bare-bones beginners. The best models are tiny museum-quality replicas of the real thing: the art lies in capturing the element of realism of the real thing, and it's an art presented by The Basics Of Scale Modeling's techniques culled from FineScale Modeler magazine articles covering the basics. From setting up the initial work area and assembling the tools to planning a project for smooth success, this is a 'must' for any who would start on their first scale model. ... Read more

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A Worthwhile Infomercial
There is no doubt that this book is an instrument designed to further the sale of the Woodland Scenics product line for building sb terrain for model railroads but that does not diminish its usefulness at all. It is a good introduction to building sub-terrain. It is well written, easily understood and amply illustrated.
Build Your Own Little World
This small books provides complete information for planning and building a scenic railroad layout or and other terrain model using the clever, lightweight Woodland Scenics Subterrain system.Ample black and white illustrations show exactly how to use the system and tools.There is a useful glossary and index.These tips and techniques will save the modeler hours of time, prevent mistakes and help achieve better results.Highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies / Model Railroading    2. Crafts & Hobbies / Models    3. How-To    4. Model Railroading    5. Models    6. Models and modelmaking    7. Railroads    8. Crafts & Hobbies    9. Miniature craft    10. Model railways    11. Plastic foams   

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The inexpensive big book on Corgi Toys.
This isnt the biggest book on Corgi Toys but its better than most and affordable.This book is superb.High quality colour photos throughout of a wide variety of many Corgi Toys and accessories.The photos show various toys from a good angle not the side on view as per the wide short type books printed by the publisher.A very enjoyable book,high quality and inexpensive. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques/Collectibles    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Models    4. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models   

Subjects:  1. Buildings and structures    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. General    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Models    7. Railroads   

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Models    5. Ship models    6. Model boats & ships   

Subjects:  1. Crafts / Hobbies    2. History    3. History - Military / War    4. Military    5. Military - General    6. Military - Weapons    7. Models    8. History / Military / General    9. Models & model-making   

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Omits a Bit too much detail at times...
Gordon Williamson has written several volumes for Osprey's New Vanguard series that covers each of the main classes of warships in Germany's Second World War fleet.In German Pocket Battleships 1939-1945, Williamson outlines the technical details and careers of the three German warships of the "Deutschland" class: Deutschland (later Lutzow), Scheer and Graf Spee. William's summary is succinct, sometimes too succinct, such as omitting any attempt at discussing the relative contribution of these ships to the German war effort. Williamson also fails to notice that the Graf Spee is currently being raised and that parts of the ship were already salvaged in early 2004 - his readers might like to know that parts of the Graf Spee are already on display in Uruguay.
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Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Battleships    3. Europe - Germany    4. Germany    5. History    6. History - Military / War    7. Military    8. Military - Naval    9. Military - World War II    10. Naval operations, German    11. World War, 1939-1945    12. History / Military / World War II    13. Model boats & ships    14. Naval forces & warfare   

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A REVIEW
The F-18 Hornet is an aircraft highly rated and hard to review. However, this book includes insight and the things I really wanted to see and couldn't with anything else (sorry "JANES"). Good information andcoverage on specific points really made this book a good read and stare. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Airplanes    2. Aviation - Pictorial    3. Blueprints    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts & Hobbies / Models    6. Diorama    7. Hornet (Jet fighter plane)    8. Models    9. Transportation / Aviation / Pictorial