This easy-to-use guidebook shows how to modify Superstreets and E-Z Street vehicles to carry the bodies of diecast model cars, pickup trucks, and buses. More than a dozen step-by-step example projects, numerous other project summaries and profiles, along with detailed explanations of why certain steps are necessary and how to do them, provide a thorough guide to building a variety of detailed and accurate scale models to run on a model train layout's roadways. They book also shows how to build chassis and power trains that will dependably run diecast model tractor trailers and big construction rigs on 'Streets roadways.
This is a guidebook to buying, planning and setting up operable model roadways of O-gauge (1:43 and 1:48) scale model railroads, using roadway and cars, buses, and trucks from the K-Line and Lionel Superstreets and Bachmann E-Z Street product lines. The book explains the ins and outs of selecting the right type of roadway, determining the right type and number of power supplies and controllers needed, planning layouts for maximum fun, selecting, running and caring for toy vehicles. One entire chapter is devoted to customization projects that are easy to do.
If you want to build a model railway but feel constricted and frustrated because you only have a very limited amount of space available, then this is the book for you. The author demonstrates that a railway modeller need never be 'stuck for space', and shows the reader how to design and construct a rewarding layout in even the smallest of spaces. He emphasizes that once you have found a home for your layout, be it in a garden shed, a spare room, a bookcase or even the top of an ironing board, the same guiding principles apply. These are all fully explained in a very practical way and include the basic layout shapes, the importance of scale, standard and narrow gauges, fiddle yards, train length, curves and turnouts as well as track design elements such as head shunts, kickback sidings and run-round loops. There are individual chapters on: potential spaces; design principles; basic layout shapes; the art of compromise; levels, layers and shelves; planning your layout; baseboards; classic designs and micro-layouts. This fascinating book shows the reader that no matter how small the space, there is always a model railway layout that can be built in it. Aimed at all railway modellers of all levels of ability. Covers how to design, plan and construct a rewarding layout in the smallest of spaces i.e. garden shed, bookcase and even a micro-layout in a box file. Superbly illustrated with 131 colour photographs. Richard Bardsley is an experienced small-layout builder in N gauge and 00 gauge and exhibits widely at numerous shows.
Building Scale Jeep Models is written for those car and trucks modelers out there who like to build 4X4 vehicles of any kind, though the focus is primarily Jeeps. The models in the book are in the popular car scales, such as the larger 1/24, 1/25 and 1/20 scales. There are civilian and military Jeeps in the book, and both are covered. From building the model stock out of the box, or making modifications for off roading, there are plenty of ideas you can apply to your next 4X4 and Jeep project. Not to mention a little history along the way on Americas best known vehicle worldwide, the Jeep!
Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience and a background of more than 1,000 magazine articles on the subject, engine control expert Jeff Hartman explains everything from the basics of engine management to the building of complicated project cars. Hartman has substantially updated the material from his 1993 MBI book Fuel Injection (0-879387-43-2) to address the incredible developments in automotive fuel injection technology from the past decade, including the multitude of import cars that are the subject of so much hot rodding today. Hartman's text is extremely detailed and logically arranged to help readers better understand this complex topic.
A comprehensive guide to designing and building street rods, customs, and lead sleds. Includes hundreds of photographs and practical tips, plus safe working and design factors. It covers all areas of the car, including chassis, suspension, frame, engine, bodywork, paint, and drivetrain. This guide also details how to choose a car and make critical planning decisions. It shows how to properly equip a workshop and lists tool and parts suppliers.
