Hobbies / pastimes Books

Book SynopsisThis title, which replaced the very popular Electroplating for the Amateur, will be of value to model engineers and small workshops wishing to plate with any of the customary metals using simple equipment.Table of ContentsPrinciples of Electroplating. Electrical Supply. Electroplating Tank. Cleaning of the Substrate. The Electrolyte. Electroforming and Electroplating on Non-Conductors. Electroless Electroplating. An Example. The Consideration of Electroplating. Finishing of Aluminium and its Alloys.

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Book SynopsisTake a hands-on flight through history with this model airplane kit!Scale Model Paper Airplanes Kit is filled with famous and historical model planes, just waiting to be assembled. It features 14 paper replicas spanning the history of aviationfrom the Spitfire to the Concorde. The pop-out plane pieces are made of high-quality cardstock and printed in full color on both sides. With this kit, you can build and fly:Air Force OneThe world's most famous Boeing 747 (a workhorse of commercial passenger air travel for 50 years)Bell X-1The experimental aircraft that first broke the sound barrier in 1954, piloted by the intrepid Chuck YeagerLockheed Martin F-22 RaptorA state-of-the-art stealth fighter with a top speed of over 1,500 miles per hourThe Wright FlyerThe first powered aircraft, flown by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903And many more!This kit includes:Pre-cut, pop-out airplane pieces made of high-quality cardstock that you assemble with any invisible tape (tape not included)32

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Book SynopsisThe definitive illustrated guide to the ukulele, from its history to how to play, including a fantastic songbook. The ukulele has gone from strength to strength in recent years, undergoing a massive resurgence. You can hear the uke all over the place, from trendster indie rock to top ten pop songs, from unshakeable TV ads to YouTube megahits. And this obsession shows no sign of abating - all over the country people are picking up a ukulele and starting to strum, at home, in classes and down at the pub. Schools are even replacing the faithful recorder with a jazzy, inexpensive uke. Famous idlers Gavin Pretor-Pinney and Tom Hodgkinson have spent hours idling away on their ukuleles to produce the ultimate uke handbook: an illustrated guide to its history crossed with a how-to guide and songbook. This is the book that will bring the underground movement into the mainstream. The first half of the book delves into the rich history of this eccentric little instrument, from its birth in Hawaii to its popularity across the world, with a timeline from 1879 to today and a ukulele hall of fame that includes George Formby, Hawaiian legend Israel Kamakawiwo''ole and YouTube ukulele superstar Jake Shimabukuro. Then on to the practicalities: the anatomy of the ukulele, which uke to buy, how to play it, how to strum, pick, read chord charts and tune the strings. Once you know all this, you can get playing the songbook, which includes a wide spread of songs from medieval lays and nursery rhymes to blues and rock ''n roll. Beautiful presentation and tab notation make reading the music easy, even for beginners. With the highest production values, a light touch and an irresistible instrument at centre stage, this book is a must-have for all aspiring Formbys.

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Book SynopsisThe 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly-detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modelling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the ships, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit. This is followed by an extensive photographic survey of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales, and the book concludes with a section on research references - books, monographs, large-scale plans and relevant websites. This volume is devoted to the famous ships of Admiral Hipper's First Scouting Group. Slower but more robust than their British equivalents, German battlecruisers enjoyed a reputation for absorbing punishment, and although Lutzow was sunk at Jutland, Seydlitz and the rest of the Scouting Group survived heavy damage.This book concentrates on the seven completed ships but coverage extends to the 'proto-battlecruiser' Blucher and the ships building or designed by the end of the war.

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Book SynopsisThis book deals with principles and characteristics of the wide range of motor types likely to be useful in small engineering workshop applications. It also covers matters such as speed control, electric braking, generators, installation and safety aspects - everything, in fact, of practical value to the small workshop user. In the years since the publication of the first edition, the book has become a well-established reference source for users to dip into when more information is needed on how motors behave both in standard usage and also in less common applications. In this time a lot has happened in the field of motor design. This second edition now contains updated information covering both these later developments in motor types and their control systems. A major section is devoted to the characteristics and installation of Variable Frequency Drive units (VFDs). It also covers the operating differences between North American and European power systems.Trade ReviewIntroduction Foreward - Safety A few basics Induction motors Operating three phase machines from single phase supplies Commutator motors Stepper motors Speed control and electric braking Generators Installation and protection Identifying and using scrap motors Test equipment IndexTable of ContentsSafety. Basics. Induction Motors. Variable Frequency Drives. 3 Phase Operation. Commutator Motors. Stepper Motors. Speed Control and Electric Braking. Generators. Installation and Protection. Identifying and Using Scrap Motors. Test Equipment.

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Book SynopsisThis latest volume in the Workshop Practice Series presents a general overview of the grinding, lapping, honing and polishing of metal, as well as the materials used to make grinding wheels, belts and papers. The uses of various machines and grinding mediums are described, including the off-hand grinder, modern miniature hand drill/grinders and toolpost grinders. There are also instructions for making a small barrelling machine and other suitable devices.Table of ContentsIntroduction and safety Abrasive materials Principles of grinding Off-hand grinders Surface grinders Cylinder & centreless grinding Gear grinding Belt and disc sanders Barrelling Tool post grinders Honing Polishing

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Book SynopsisWhen Harold Hall was Editor of Model Engineer's Workshop magazine, he was surprised by how just so many of his readers had no access to a workshop at home, or even at college. This book presents a complete guide to building or converting a workshop space and then equipping it to serve a wide range of metalworking activities including model engineering, model making, car restoration and clockmaking. It explains all the essential requirements of the workshop environment: planning, heating and lighting, condensation plus health and safety factors. It then explains in detail the choice of various tools and equipment for differing tasks so the new workshop owner can avoid making unwise purchases. The book is based on a very popular series of articles which originally appeared in the pages of Model Engineers' Workshop magazine, and which have been revised for publication in this edition.Table of ContentsPurpose and Possibilities of the Workshop. The Workshop. Fittings. Planning. Hand Tools. Precision Tools. Shop-Made Tools. Electrics and Electronics. Machine Installation. Safety Equipment. The Lathe. Lathe Accessories. Drilling Machine and Accessories. Milling Machine. Milling Machine Accessories. Grinders. Motorised Saws. Presses. Sheet Metal Machines. Welders and Shapers. Final Comments.

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Book SynopsisThis book deals with the process of choosing and using a milling machine and its accessories. In addition to the machine itself, the accessories include the cutters, cutter chucks, workpiece clamps, vices, angle plates, dividing heads, rotary tables, boring heads and other minor items. The content is divided into three main sections. Firstly, it describes what machines and accessories are available and covering each one in detail. The author explains which are essential and which can be obtained when the workshop activity eventually demands one. There are also suggestions on how the equipment chosen should be installed. The usage of each machine and accessory is covered for all but their most complex uses. Typically, using the rotary table and the dividing head are both described to a detail sufficient for the majority of uses that will surface in the home workshop. The third section deals with the actual machining process, covering the choice of the cutter for the task in hand, the speeds to use and how the direction of the feed relative to the cutter rotation is vitally important. A less-understood feature of milling, back cutting, is also explained. The subject of sharpening milling tools is briefly covered and a simple off hand grinder fixture that will bring new life to a used end mill is described.Table of ContentsChoosing the Machine. Cutters. Cutter Holding Devices. Mehtod for Securing the Workpiece. Essential Accessories. Installation. Using the Machine. Getting Started. Using the Vice. Using the Angle Plate. Using the Worktable. Using a Divided Head. Using a Rotary Table. Using other Accessories. Positioning the Workpiece. Machining. Making the First Cut. Maintaining your Cutters. Final Comments.

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Book SynopsisModel ship building does not have to be an expensive hobby. The author takes you by the hand on a journey through one of the oldest crafts - nowadays a hobby - and shows how you can build an end product of fascination, history, skill and value using low-cost materials and a minimum of tools - from 'scratch' in fact. The book starts by explaining hull lines and hull construction methods, then moves on to masts, yards, booms and gaffs, deck equipment and furniture, anchors, rigging and blocks, armament and simple sail making. Finally instruction is given to painting, mounting and displaying the models. The author's text is packed with useful hints and tips derived from his lifetime of modelling which, together with the large number of detailed drawings and photographs depicting many of the ship models in his collection, some showing useful close-ups on details and fittings, provides a very practical guide to the art and craft of model ship building.Table of ContentsFinding a Plan. Understanding Ship Plans. Solid Carved Form Hulls. Slab or Sandwich Form Hulls. Framed and Planked Form. Keel, Stem and Sternpost. Deck Support Beam. Bulwarks, Gunwales and Rail Tops. Bulkhead Frames. Rough Assembly of Hull Framework. Fixing the Planking. Notes on Material Planking. Hull Finishing. Planking the Deck. Solid Carved Form. Fixing Keel, Stem and Sternpost. Building Up Other Decks and Bulwarks. Wales and Strakes. Fitting Out. Masts. Tops and Crosstrees. Booms and Gaffs. Fittings on Gaff and Booms. Yards. Jackstays. Double Topsail. Bulwarks. Kevels. Gangways and Handrails. Deck Equipment and Furniture. Hatches, Skylights and Davits. Ship's Boats. Channels and Chainplates. Deadeyes. Rudders and Steering Gear. Fife Rails. Anchors. Hammock Nettings. Notes on Painting. Rigging. Armaments. Gunport Lids. Mortar. Swivel Pivot Guns. Carronade. Tools You Will Need. Simple Sail Making. Mounting Model Ship. Useful Addresses. Bibliography. Glossary of Terms. Projects: Sailing Barges. Thames Coastal Barge. Thames River Barge. 'Stumpy' Barge. Humber Keel. Norfolk Wherry. Dutch Barge. The Brig Nielsen, built 1824.

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Book SynopsisThis book sets out the basic techniques for oxyacetylene welding, brazing, flame cutting and electric arc welding with mild steel, cast iron, stainless steel, copper, brass etc. in sheet, plate or cast form.Table of ContentsWelding by the Oxy-Acetylene Process. Exercises with Mild Steel. Gas Welding Other Metals. Brazing. Oxy-Flame Cutting. Arc Welding. Exercises in Welded Joints. Cast Iron and Stainless Steel. Pipe Welding. Vertical and Overhead Welding of Mild Steel. Building Up and Reinforcement. Resistance Welding. T.I.G. Welding. M.I.G. Welding. Weld Symbols. Aids to Assembly. Welding Defects.

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Book SynopsisEnter a fantastical underwater world through 600+ stickers!Whether you're an artist, decorator, or sticker collector, Chloe Standish''s Sticker Studio: Atlantis will immerse you in creativity with more than 600 gorgeous, full-color stickers. This gallery of high-quality sticker art and sea-struck quotes dives deep to share the beauty, wonder, and peace of marine lifefrom spectacular shells, starfish, and coral to marvelous fish, turtles, and octopi. You'll even discover deep-sea mysteries held within messages in bottles, treasure chests, and abandoned anchors.- Use in creative projectsfrom collages to scrapbooks- Adorn home décor and personal items with ocean-themed art- Jazz up cards, letters, and wrapping paper- Cherish as an artistic keepsake with words of wisdom reminding you to seek beauty beneath the surface- Share as a gift with those who draw inspiration from the sea With hundreds of stickers celebrating sea curiosities,

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Book SynopsisThe indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips for potters. Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day – here are the answers to any ceramic questions or dilemmas you might have. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each stage of your work, or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Discover how to improvise tools using kitchen implements, find a shortcut to rolling faultless coils, build the perfect spout and learn a foolproof method for removing a vessel from the wheel without it distorting. Every section features ‘try it’ and ‘fix it’ panels, suggesting ways of developing skills and avoiding common errors.Trade ReviewAn ideal book for someone starting out with clay, and even the most seasoned potter will find something useful. * The Kent Potters Newsletter *This book is filled with a wealth of basic technical knowledge... The book has handy timesaving tips and is presented in easy-to-follow articles. * London Potters *I know I shall dip into this handy reference frequently. * www.karenplatt.co.uk *An invaluable reference from a professional studio ceramicist, ideal for more experienced potters as well as beginners. * Craft and Design Magazine (July/August 2009) *Table of ContentsForeword About this book 1. Materials, Tools and Equipment 2. Design 3. Making Techniques Slabbing Pinching Coiling Throwing Mould Making 4. Useful Information

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Book SynopsisBuilding model ships from scratch is a fascinating and inexpensive hobby. One of the oldest crafts, it was performed with the barest of tools and materials by mariners on the high seas - and also by prisoners of war in Napoleonic times. This is a sequel to the author's first book Model Ships From Scratch. Here you are given a wide variety of interesting facts and instructions including the old pastime of putting a model ship into a bottle. The different ways of making the hulls of model ships and boats, together with rigging, are explained. Throughout the book model plan references are noted for the different types of ships covered. Packed with detailed drawings and photographs of many model ships made by the author, plus close-ups of deck details and fittings, this book is a comprehensive guide to the craft for both beginners and amateur modelmakers.Table of ContentsShips in Bottles. Construction of a Trafalgar Ship. Other Capital Ships. Another Look at Barges. Gloucester Schooners and other American Craft. Alabama III Model Construction. Ships' Boats and Nautical Dioramas. Steamers and Paddle Steamers. 'C' Class Destroyer and Modern Ships Reflecting the Past. Ships' Deck Detailing. Systems of Hull Building. Half-Block Models and the Mounting of Models. Rigging Your Models. Sailmaking. The Ships of Christopher Columbus and Sir Francis Drake. Old Ships Make Interesting Models. Sailing Trawlers Old and New. Glossary of Terms. Bibliography. Useful Addresses.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to aircraft modelling which covers everything from the basic principles to making your first flying model through to advanced scale construction models. The key to the book is the extraordinary thoroughness of its scope and content, from the step-by-step instructions to the detailed scaled plans and illustrations. Even the 'summary of contents' is five A4 pages long showing at-a-glance what there is to learn and how to get additional information and practice! The book covers your first flying model, what materials and tools are needed, marking and cutting, designing your own plane, construction drawing, enlarging plans and building models. It explains the simple rules of flight, building a glider with control surfaces, building a 'progressive' trainer, choosing radio control, how to handle your first flight, preflight checks, flight debriefing, adding an engine, engine management, engine tuning, powered flight and adding wheels. Flying instructions include taxiing, takeoff, landing, basic flight manoeuvres, turning, figure of eight, flying in a wind, dead stick landing, loop and roll. Modelling techniques covered include working with polystyrene, moulding in fibreglass, vacuum forming, finishing and fitting out, installing large engines, registration of plans and much, much more...Table of ContentsDesigning your first 'chuckie'. Glider with control surfaces. Piper J-3 Cub building exercise. Joining a club. Building a Micro T - a 'progressive' trainer. Choosing a radio. Radio control and first flight. Adding and managing the engine. Adding wheels. Adding a camera. Looking at and modelling full-size aircraft. Building a sports-scale plane. Building a 1/4 scale DH71. Sport kit to Schneider racer. Building a 60" Hawker Sea Fury. Researching and building a 1/5 scale Spitfire F.XIVE. Where to from here? Summary of Contents.

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Book SynopsisThis is a book which will appeal equally to naval enthusiasts and ship modellers. It offers an overview of the design, development and classification of modern warship types and it studies the constructors' original models, explaining why and how they were made. The reader is shown how to research and select information on specific ships and how to find and understand plans. The book then turns to scale modelling with detailed chapters on choosing a subject, a scale, methods of construction (scratch or kit?), materials and techniques and the details of fittings and painting. The book leaves the reader with a deeper insight into the direct relationship between the full sized vessel and the realistic scale model or working model. The work presents an overview of the design, development and classification of modern warship types and offers an appreciation of the complex structures associated with real warship designs and how they can be related to those on warship models. It is illustrated by over 100 of the authors' fine quality photographs, many of which have never been published before.Trade ReviewThe desire to build model ships has for centuries been well established as an aid to design, as an art form, as a presentation piece or just for the sheer pleasure of producing a small scale version of a seagoing ship. The most marvellous models of famous ships have appeared produced from such disparate materials as wood, bone, metal and even matchsticks. The more elaborate are works of art and many are of considerable value. Model warship building may range from an Airfix Kit with numbered plastic parts all ready to be glued together and painted, to industrial models made by professionals which appear in builders' trade exhibitions, shipping offices and museums. Somewhere between the two will be found the keen amateur model maker, at whom this book is aimed. For the would-be model maker, there is no lack of advice which may be obtained from trawling the internet, from dedicated magazines, from model makers' clubs and from a variety of publications. Wooley and Clarke's handsome book is the latest addition to the genre. The primary aim of their book, they claim, is to lead the reader from an 'industrial' view of ship models into an altogether different dimension, but connected by a common thread. This seems to mean studying professional techniques of model making for inspiration to 'follow their passion and build a working or static model war ship'. A further aim is to provide a guide through definitions of various types of warship, thus enabling the reader to 'appreciate through first rate photographs the form and function of the warship, not just as a vessel of war but as a statement, and in a few instances, an embodiment of national pride'. Wooley and Clarke certainly have a way with words. The authors aspire to somewhat lofty aims for their readers, and their book is designed to assist readers to achieve these aspirations. Having suitably inspired the reader in chapters one and two, chapters which follow aim to help 'translate that desire and possible inspiration gained to make that transition from passive enthusiast with an interest in warships to active modeller, and help give guidance down a more practical path'. To this end, a closer study of their book reveals a methodical and practical guide to their chosen subject. Ten chapters, three appendices and a page of references for further reading, cover everything a warship model maker might need to know. Researching a project, planning a workshop, choosing a subject and deciding scale, constructional methods, building up superstructures, warship fittings, painting and camouflage and the operation of working models. All presented with a profusion of stylish photographs which illustrate the text, the better to explain the techniques suggested. A full scope of modelling activity designed to lead ultimately, as the authors romantically claim, to the 'joy of sailing the new creation that is a model warship'. Their enthusiasm is a pleasure to behold - The Nautical MagazineTable of ContentsThe Warship. Constructors' Models. Research, Plans and Helpful Publications. Getting the Best from a Workshop. Choice of Subject and Constructional Materials. Internal Fitting Out. Techniques for Building Weather Decks and Superstructures. Fittings, Etched Work and Castings. Painting and Camouflage. Preparation and Operation of Working Model Warships. Glossary of Terms. Sources of Information. Specialist Manufacturers and Suppliers.

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Book SynopsisARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH?Ben Aitken wasn't. Increasingly flat and decreasingly zen, he knew that something had to change. So he joined a lawn bowls club. About a week later, he continued his assault on the doldrums by taking a cheerleading class. Then - with an almost entirely reformed selfhood winking appealingly on the horizon- he went cold-water swimming and was back to square one.Despite the inevitable setbacks and missteps, it was becoming clear to Aitken that the very pursuit of fun was a great route to feeling less naff. And so he made a vow to go after the f-stuff with as much gusto as he could muster. (Starting with the crossword.) Over the next year, he filled his calendar with a plethora of potentially pleasurable pursuits. He did things he'd never done before but reckoned could be fun (a pilgrimage in Spain, afternoon bingo); things whose fun-factor was less obvious and more down-to-earth (volunteering in a charity shop, sitting on a bench); and things he wasn't at all sure about but were fun according to other people (improv, wakeboarding, learning Welsh).Although the results were mixed, the author's year of making merry left him feeling undoubtedly ... better. Which invites the question: if fun is such a reliable mood-swinger, shouldn't we be having more of it?Trade Review**** - four stars! * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisFor many wargamers, WW2 is synonymous with large fleets of tanks and other AFVs battling each other across the European countryside or amidst the rubble of cities. Here Andy Singleton lends the benefit of his experience as a professional modeller and painter to help you get your own armoured force ready for battle. Andy starts by discussing the tools and materials required and explaining some basic techniques, such as dry-brushing and stippling. He then moves on to detailed step-by-step instructions for the main paint schemes of each of the major combatants, British, American, German and Soviet Union. Each step is illustrated by a colour photo, paint number and the type and size of brush used, and there are variants for use with or without an airbrush. Adding national emblems and other markings, either freehand or by using transfers, is also covered. In addition to the basic paint scheme there is guidance for adding weathering effects and wear and tear, such as dust, chipped paint or e

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Book SynopsisMore than 40 beautiful knits for babies, toddlers, and children up through age tenKnitting Children's Clothing is the one-stop guide for knitting a wide variety of clothing and accessories for your children in an economical way. With a range of modern to classic attire, your children are sure to be the talk of the playground—and you’ll feel proud of your amazing knitting skills! With over forty patterns to follow, anyone can pick up a pair of knitting needles, grab a ball of yarn, and create a whole new baby or child’s wardrobe.If you are attending a baby shower, you don’t need to buy an expensive gift. Just follow the simple pattern inside and create the perfect booties or blanket. Or what if your son needs a new scarf? Why don’t you choose his favorite colors and make him one he’s sure to wear with pride? Following the step-by-step photos and instructions, you can now knit your favorite niece a beautiful dress with matching hat, or dress up your newborn grandchild with a handsome cardigan.Projects include: Ribbed yoke sweater for babies Warm baby blanket Christening gown Cardigan with crocheted flowers Bolero Knitted dress Striped beanie Mittens Woolen socks Knitting an adorable keepsake sweater or a fun pair of socks for that special child in your life is entirely doable with this inspiring book of patterns.

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Book SynopsisBegin your lifelong love affair with the mindful art of bonsai.Do you know your shari from your nebari? Can you tell literati styling from informal upright? Want to know how to create that gnarled and twisted look?Let Happy Bonsai guide you along the path to enlightenment, with care and display profiles for 40 top trees and fully illustrated step-by-steps of more than 20 bonsai techniques and styles.Find your perfect tree and discover how to prune, shape, and tend to its needs to create a beautiful living sculpture. Fall in love with this most meditative of garden crafts.

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Book SynopsisA wide array of fantasy miniatures is available to wargamers and modellers, manufactured from an increasing number of different materials each with their own unique modelling challenges. From the multipart hard plastic 28mm miniature to the metal and resin models common in all other scales, this book provides wargamers with a wealth of information to achieve the best results. It discusses issues of scale with fantasy miniatures; demonstrates a variety of modelling an painting techniques at different scales; provides step-by-step guidance on building, converting, repairing and painting figures; explains dry brushing techniques, the three colour method, multilayering and shading with washes and, finally, it considers basic techniques and maintaining the compatibility of miniatures between different gaming systems. Whether modelling single figures, a handful of warriors for a warband or tackling a huge army for a mass battle game, there is something for every fantasy figure modeller, collector or gamer.

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Book Synopsis"One day, long long ago, someone had the idea to build space ships etc. from the Star Wars movies. I was immediately excited by that idea, got all the necessary LEGO® bricks and started building. My passion has not dwindled since." - Joe Klang Build Your Own Galaxy comes with complete instructions on how to build your favorite spaceship, droid or space station. It only takes a little ambition, imagination and intuition. Simple step-by-step instructions complete with clearly arranged parts lists make it easy to bring your favorite science fiction movies to life.

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Book SynopsisIf fear of the unknown is all that is preventing you from embarking on the satisfying hobby of model engineering, then this is the book that will banish your concerns. Author Harold Hall has established his reputation as a mentor to tyro model engineers through the pages of Model Engineer magazine and Model Engineers' Workshop, of which he was the editor for a number of years. This book assumes no previous experience and using the medium of twelve lathe turning projects will lead prospective model engineers through all of the basic techniques needed to tackle ambitious projects. All of the projects are extensively illustrated and full working drawings accompany the text. Once followed through, the reader will have amassed a wealth of practical skills and a range of useful workshop tools and equipment.Table of ContentsGetting Started. Mini Surface Gauge. Precision Square. Between-Centres Test Bar. Hole Gauges. Distance Gauges. Tailstock Die Holders. Precision Tapers. Screw Jack. Screw Cutting. Getting to Grips with the Face Plate. Mill Drill Spindle. Milling Cutter Chuck.

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Book SynopsisPhoto etching in the form of electronic equipment printed circuit boards will be familiar to all modellers. Less familiar is the application by model engineers of those same techniques to precision production of metal parts for all aspects of model making ranging from finely detailed grill work and artillery details to locomotive and traction engine emblems and nameplates. Authors Brian King and Azien Watkin have developed photo etching techniques to a high degree of sophistication to enable Brian to build his Gold Medal winning marine models. The design of items and the production of the high-quality graphics necessary are fully covered, as are both home and industry routes to producing the finished items in a variety of metals.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Advantages, Disadvantages and Limitations of Photo Etching. Preparation of Artwork Using the Drawing Board. Producing Artwork Using CAD. Component Design. The Mathematics. Sheet layout. Etching at Home. Industrial Etching. Handling and Assembling Etched Parts.

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Book SynopsisVikki Haffenden is a professional knitted textiles designer and university teacher with a background in commercial knitwear design. Vikki acted as design consultant to develop Rooster hand knit yarns and her research into knitting was profiled in Selvedge magazine in 2006.Frederica Patmore is a design consultant for Rowan Yarns, one of the biggest providers of luxury yarns in the world. She runs a number of classes for different skill levels in branches of the John Lewis department store and independent knitting stores, and contributes to needlecraft publications. As well as being a master of knitting technique, Frederica is an accomplished and successful knitting pattern designer.

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Book SynopsisHave you always wondered how to do a cryptic crossword?Solving one maybe easier than you think thanks to this book.The Telegraph''s Puzzle Editor, Chris Lancaster, shows how to crack cryptic crosswords in an easy-to-follow way.This simple-to-use guide will help you solve any cryptic crossword, whether you''re a complete beginner or a puzzler seeking to expand your knowledge. This book features:- Explanations of the common clue devices, including double definitions, hidden clues, charades, subtractions, homophones and container-and-contents clues- Work-throughs of practice crosswords- Tips for spotting each variety of clue - The top 10 solving tips you need to know- Advice on reference materials and taking your puzzling to the next level- Chris''s top-12 solving tips- Appendices of useful lists including single-letter abbreviations and a glossary of common ''crosswordese''Whether you''re a novice or

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Book SynopsisLooking to occupy your brain while you're occupied on the toilet?Want that perfect gift for the puzzler in your life to peruse onthe porcelain throne? Loodle is full of logic whodunnit puzzles,word games, quizzes and more. Packed to the rim of the toilet seatwith hours of entertaining puzzles and games, you'll never bebored on the bog again!

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Book SynopsisGet hooked on this intriguing puzzle collection, featuring 12 different conundrums to crack. Discover who is an imposter, and who is an innocent bystander… The wrong path could leave you stuck in the dark. But if you find the answer, you are allowed to move onto the next bewildering riddle. Can you make it to the end? This book puts your ingenuity and perseverance to the test as you solve puzzles and challenges to work out who the imposters are. The 12 puzzles are set in the eerie Stranraer Castle in southwest Scotland, used as a military garrison during the Killing Times of the 17th century. They feature 12 different characters, all with detailed sketches, personalities, and backgrounds to immerse you in the larger-than-life narratives as they unfold. With your eagle-eyed determination and the power of deductive reasoning, find out:   Who is the mole who informed police of a climate

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Book SynopsisLearn to create miniature models using a wide range of objects and materials found in your own home. Model making can be an expensive endeavour, requiring investment in many tools, paints and materials. However, there are many model making techniques that can help to solve these problems and align the model maker with an ever-more sustainably focused world. Aimed at the student, hobbyist and professional alike, this book aims to demonstrate how everyday materials can be used to create the most amazing miniature effects while being more mindful of the environment and saving money. In addition, several chapters focus on general model making knowledge including tools and equipment, paints, washes and finishes, airbrushing, adhesives, health and safety and professional model making practice. The final chapters cover three projects relating to railway modelling, dioramas and wargaming. Each project explains the concept and why certain materials have been chosen, before exploring the build t

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Book SynopsisYou’ve seen them on TV, now learn from Sara and her Super Collies! Find easy-to-follow directions and photos for all the classic tricks as well as showstoppers like taking a selfie and skateboarding! Whether you have a new puppy or have an “old dog” ready to learn some new tricks, Sara will get you and your dog working together in no time. Learn fundamentals like food and toy drive, leash walking, and crate training, as well as tips for important day-to-day bonding and behavior. Whenever you’re ready, dive into the tricks! Chapters and tricks include:Super Simple Tricks: Sit, down, shake a paw, wave, take a bow, footsies, hand target, leg weaves, sit pretty, over arms, back up, crawl, and more.Super Impressive Tricks: Cross paws, hide in a suitcase, turn lights on (and off), take a selfie, orbit, footstall, fake pee, limp, open (and close) a door, and more.<Table of ContentsSUPER STARTSTraining Words Used in This Book Food Drive Toy Drive The Importance of Structure Place Work Crate Training Leash Walking Environmental and Socialization Training SUPER SIMPLE TRICKSSit Down Roll Over Wave Spin Shake a Paw Take a Bow Footsies Nose Touch Leg Weaves Backward Leg WeavesSit Pretty Over Arms Go Around Back Up Jump in Arms Say Your Prayers Crawl SUPER IMPRESSIVE TRICKSCross Your Paws Hide in Suitcase Turn Lights On and Off Selfie Orbit ShyFootstall Backstall Limp Scoot Open and Close the Door Hooped Arms Rebound Fake Pee Grab Tail Look Back BounceSUPER TRICK DOGSkateboard Jump Rope Walk on Hind Legs Put Toys Away Hug Leg Hug Object Walking Handstand Retrieve Dance Hold Object CANINE FREESTYLEThe Music Themes and Costumes Putting It All Together Sample Routines About the Author Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisIn this updated, beginner-friendly guide from Brew Your Own, you’ll find the best homebrew techniques, tips, and new recipes.Table of ContentsContents INTRODUCTION C H A P T E R HOW TO HOMEBREW HOMEBREWING BASICS Cleaning and Sanitation Equipment Basics BREWING WITH EXTRACT Malt Extract Brew Day ALL-GRAIN BREWING All-Grain Brew Day Mash Methods Brew-in-a-Bag FERMENTATION AND CONDITIONING Pitching Rates Pitching Temperature and Control Stuck Fermentations BOTTLING Racking and Transferring How to Bottle Priming KEGGING How to Keg Balancing Your Draft System MALT The Process of Malting in a Nutshell Base Malts Specialty Malts Selecting Malt: Taste It! Storage and Freshness ADJUNCTS Kettle Adjuncts Mashable Adjuncts HOPS Hop Basics Buying and Storing Hops Hop Varieties HOPPING METHODS First Wort Hopping Hop Stands, Whirlpool Hopping, and Hop Bursting Dry Hopping YEAST Choosing Yeast Strains Yeast Pitching Rates Making a Yeast Starter Reusing Yeast Collecting Yeast from Bottles WATER The Short Course on Water Treatment FRUIT AND SPICE Fruits for Brewing Spices for Brewing WOOD AND SOUR BEER Using Oak Sour Beer RECIPES HOMEBREW RECIPE DESIGN The Two Schools of Beer Recipe Design A Structured Approach to Beer Recipe Design Judging and Improving Your Recipes CLONING RECIPES What You’ll Need Where to Get the Information In the Cloning Lab Assessing the Clone THE CLONE RECIPES Alaskan Brewing Company: Smoked Porter The Alchemist: Heady Topper AleSmith Brewing Company: Old Numbskull Allagash Brewing Company: Allagash White Anchor Brewing Company: Anchor Steam Beer Anderson Valley Brewing Company: Blood Orange Gose Bell’s Brewery: Hopslam Ale Bell’s Brewery: Oberon Bierstadt Lagerhaus: Slow Pour Pils Boulevard Brewing Company: Tank 7 Brasserie d’Orval S.A.: Orval Trappist Ale Brewery Ommegang: Hennepin Farmhouse Saison Brooklyn Brewery: Black Ops Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat: Duvel Deschutes Brewery: Black Butte Porter Devils Backbone Brewing Company: Vienna Lager Devil’s Purse Brewing Company: Handline Kölsch Drekker Brewing Company: Hyper Scream Firestone Walker Brewing Company: Pivo Pils Firestone Walker Brewing Company: Velvet Merlin Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing Company: Funnel Cake Founder’s Brewing Company: Breakfast Stout Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC: Fuller’s ESB Great Divide Brewing Company: Yeti Imperial Stout Great Lakes Brewing Company: Christmas Ale Guinness & Company: Guinness Draught Heretic Brewing Company: Evil Twin Hill Farmstead Brewery: Everett Icarus Brewing Company: Pineapple Hindenburg Jack’s Abby Brewing: Hoponius Union Jackie O’s Brewery: Brick Kiln Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales: La Roja The Kernel Brewery: Export India Porter Knotted Root Brewing Company: Perpetually Unimpressed Launch Pad Brewery: Cape Canaveral Key Lime Saison Lawson’s Finest Liquids: Double Sunshine Left Hand Brewing Company: Oktoberfest The Lost Abbey Brewing Company: Ten Commandments New Belgium Brewing Company: Fat Tire Amber Ale Paulaner Brauerei: Paulaner Hefe-Weizen Pedal Haus Brewery: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Quadrupel Pelican Brewing Company: Kiwanda Cream Ale Plzensky Prazdroj’s: Pilsner Urquell Clone Revolution Brewing: Louie Louie Russian River Brewing Company: Pliny the Elder Sapwood Cellars Brewery: Cheater X Sierra Nevada Brewing Company: Celebration Sierra Nevada Brewing Company: Pale Ale Southern Tier Brewing Company: Crème Brûlée Surly Brewing Company: Bender Tiny Rebel Brewing Company: Bitter Sweet Symphony Traquair House Brewery: Traquair House Ale Trillium Brewing Company: Fort Point Pale Ale RESOURCES INDEX ACKNOWLEGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisWorld War II saw a large variety of uniforms on battlefields around the globe. Mike Davidson, using a clearly photographed, step-by-step approach, employs hobby paints and oils to recreate twentieth century warriors. Starting with commercially produced figures, he guides the reader through the process of assembly, painting, and mounting. There are also formulas for mixing a variety of World War II uniform colors to enhance any World War II figure the reader may choose to paint.

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Book SynopsisThis wonderful new resource, featuring more than 525 color photos of over 1,500 dolls, traces the history of commercially made miniature and dollhouse-size dolls families, household help, community professionals, nationally costumed, and storybook characters. Dolls made of wood, cloth, china, parian, all-bisque, painted-over bisque, paper, cardboard, plastic, rubber, composition, celluloid, and vinyl are pictured, many with dollhouse miniatures appropriate to their period. Special emphasis is given to the dolls and doll makers of the Great Depression, WWII, and the Baby Boomer Era, including many examples from Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, Scandinavia, the United States, and elsewhere around the world. New research, some based on interviews with relatives and friends of mid-20th century artisans, is featured throughout. The place of these dolls in their historical context is explored to explain how their fashions, hairstyles, and subjects evolved. A richly detailed bibliography guides collectors to source material, both traditionally published and on-line. Current estimates of value accompany the photo captions to reflect current market pricing. The wide range of dolls, manufacturers, and dollmakers discussed and pictured make this an indispensable identification guide for all who cherish miniature dolls.

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