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A complete and comprehensive guide to radio controlled model aircraft, written with both the beginner and experienced modeller in mind. A logical book that covers every aspect from how to choose the right model, engine and R/C, how to build a basic trainer model with useful information on materials and construction.

Shows you how you can build an end product of fascination, history, skill and value using low-cost materials and a minimum of tools from scratch. The text is packed with useful hints and tips which, together with a number of detailed drawings and photographs, provides a very practical guide to the art and craft of model ship-building.

A fully comprehensive survey of the use of a lathe for all forms of screwcutting in all thread forms, imperial and metric. Calculations, gear trains, conversions, etc are all explained and also set out in tabular form.

A prime reference book on glassfibre materials and techniques. Includes information on methods and materials, and covers models, boats, cars and all types of GRP work.

A Unimat mini-lathe authority has developed numerous accessories and techniques to assist the model engineer in getting the best from the machine. These projects increase the scope of the machine and advise on the performance of a number of tricky operations.

The naval archives containing records of Horatio Nelson's ships were researched in detail by Dr. Longridge to produce this classic book. His expert text is supported by 271 detailed line drawings, rare photographs and unique fold-out plans showing hull framing, interior construction, complex rigging and deck layouts.

This book tackles advanced theory and practice for the maritime modeller and the author's own philosophy on model-making. Largely based on the author's own very complicated modelling projects, including Victorian warships, 20th century warships, as well as scale model RNLI lifeboats.

Dinky Toys were introduced in 1931 and these diecast metal toys became bestsellers. More than 1000 different subjects were modelled, mostly transport related.