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Название: Kit Building for Railway Modellers: Volume 2 - Locomotives and Multiple Units Издательство: Автор: George Dent Год: 2013 Количество страниц: Язык: English Формат: pdf, epub Размер:111 Mb
Locomotive kit building remains the best route to achieving a varied range of motive power in most scales but it also retains a mystique, being associated with expert modellers and expensive tools. In this invaluable, richly illustratedvolume, George Dent demonstrates how anyone can successfully assemble working kits with only a modicum of inexpensive equipment and experience. All aspects of assembly are covered in detail including working in plastics, resin and metal; the very basics of working and joining materials; installing ready-made power units and performing more complex operations, such as assembling etched metal chassis frames and intricate valve gear.
- Includes a full guide to essential tools, materials and adhesives. - Covers the art of soldering. - Explains the basics behind chassis construction and alignment. - Presents an in-depth guide to the assembly of cylinders, coupling rods and valve gear. - Examines a range of power unit and transmission options. - Demonstrates how to detail and modify kits for extra realism. - Illustrates painting, lining and weathering techniques. - Offers tips on running-in, testing and maintaining mechanisms.
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Kit Building for Railway Modellers. Volume 2 - Locomotives and Multiple Units 
