Shacklock, Kelvin
Aircraft Workshop: Learn to Make Models That Fly (Learn to Make Models)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781854862167
- author:
- Shacklock, Kelvin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Special Interest Model Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 264
- Genre:
- Model aircraft
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aircraft Workshop: Learn to Make Models that Fly by Kelvin Shacklock is a comprehensive guide to aircraft modelling. This in-depth book covers everything from basic principles to advanced scale construction models, providing step-by-step instructions and detailed scaled plans and illustrations. You'll learn how to create your first flying model, including materials and tools needed, marking and cutting, designing your own plane, and construction drawing. The book also explains the simple rules of flight, building a glider with control surfaces, and choosing radio control. You'll discover how to handle your first flight, preflight checks, and flight debriefing. The guide covers various modelling techniques, including working with polystyrene, moulding in fibreglass, vacuum forming, finishing, and fitting out, as well as installing large engines and registering plans. With its thorough scope and content, this book is an ideal resource for anyone looking to build and fly their own aircraft models.
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