Download or read book Radio Controlled Boats written by Graham Goodchild and published by B T Batsford Limited. This book was released on 1991 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to making radio-controlled model boats, which includes instructions, scale model plans and various projects, such as adapting kits for radio-control. The author has also written Model Aeroplanes of World War II and Radio-controlled Models. This book will appeal to model-makers and radio-control buffs.

Download or read book Building Model Boats Including Sailing and Steam Vessels written by Paul Nooncree Hasluck and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The entry into the RC ship modelling written by Gerhard O.W. Fischer and published by Verlag für Technik und Handwerk. This book was released on with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gerhard O. W. Fischer will show you how to get to your desired model of your choice. On the basis of modular models, he teaches you working methods which are always repeated for other models. In this way, what you have learned can also be transferred to other models. The author has selected 18 kit models, which have been in the program of the modeling companies for a long time and will continue to be available. will continue to be available. The selection of ship types is broad. Besides an old harbor tug and a modern sea tug, there are also working ships, a cruise ship, small and large motor yachts, high-speed speed racing boats with jet propulsion, and a submarine. From the content: General building instructions, starting with the boat stand to the hull and the RC system Construction kit models: Harbour tug Kalle - Tug Torben - Harbour master boat Kormoran Racing catamaran Powerkat - Sea Jet Evolution Motor yacht Lisa M. - Motor yacht Najade Racing boat Miami - Jet racing boat Seewind - Fishery protection boat Seefalke Nearly finished models: River patrol boat Buzzard - Sport boat Lugano racing boat Wave Explorer - motor yacht San Diego ... as well as some other bigger models for inspiration

Download or read book Radio Control in Model Boats written by John Cundell and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1986, and now revised and brought up to date, this is a practical introduction to radio controlled model boating. All the simple procedures involved are explained and trouble-shooting provided for technical problems likely to be encountered by a newcomer to the hobby.

Download or read book RC Hobby Enthusiasts written by R.K. and published by 大賢者外語. This book was released on with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how old we get, we all still have some kid in us that likes to have fun with an adult version of a kids toy. Have you ever imagined what it would be like to build your own Radio Controlled vehicle?

Download or read book Small Radio Control Boats written by Glynn Guest and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed description of how to make and operate a range of small scale radio control boats. There are nine model projects including: a Thames tug boat; a fishing trawler; a US Navy self-propelled derrick; an RNLI lifeboat; a racing speed boat; and a Vietnam War US landing craft.

Download or read book The Complete Book of Radio Controlled Models written by Chris Ellis and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1998-06-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide explains the basic concept of radio control and the operating features of key components such as receivers and servos. The author takes you through the main construction stages, from setting up your work area and tool box to essential testing prior to operating. Once you have mastered the basic skills you will be able to start your own model. Choose one of the 15 exciting kits featured in this book, and assembly will be child's play. Ranging from an elegant yacht to an F-1 racing car, the models are accompanied by detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs which illustrate all the techniques needed to build a fully operational model. Invaluable hints on operating your model are given, from the best way to launch a glider, to how to tack and jib and the necessary control stick movements for performing aerobatic maneuvers. A resources section provides valuable information on organizations and the major manufacturers and distributors. Highlighting the fine detailing and realism of today's kits, the superb completed models featured in the gallery sections will inspire you to experiment and explore a wide variety of models. Book jacket.

Download or read book Advanced R C Boat Modeling written by John Finch and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you need to know to become a serious model powerboat racer. Author John Finch covers it all, from model set up to trimming. Read about monos, hydros, tunnels, cats and outriggers, plus engine function and rework, tuned-pipe theory, and hardware selection. This book is the best guide for model boat enthusiasts -- sportsmen and competitors alike.

Download or read book Build Your Own Radio Controlled Yacht written by Bryn Heveldt and published by Anova Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to build a radio-controlled yacht from start to maiden voyage from the set of plans that are included with the book. This work is presented in full colour throughout, using step-by-step photography and 3-dimensional drawings. It addresses the requirements and taste of modelmakers.

Download or read book The Dory Book written by John Gardner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dory has seen duty as a fishing boat, lumberman's batteau, lifeboat, recreational rowing boat, and racing sailboat. The most comprehensive book about dories ever published, this is at once a history of the dory, a practical handbook on dory building, and a compendium of 23 dory designs with full construction details. The author, a longtime contributor to National Fisherman, and the illustrator, Sam Manning, are perhaps the foremost experts on the subject. A steady stream of letters and photographs to the late John Gardner from successful dory builders worldwide has been testimony to the widespread popularity and influence of this book.

Download or read book Introduction to Radio Control Hovercraft written by Kevin Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, this comprehensive tutorial brings together all the information required to design and build a successful radio controlled Hovercraft model. The book introduces the construction of Hovercraft models and the concept of their operation. Written by two leading authorities in RC Hovercraft design, Kevin Jackson and Mark Porter take you through both the theoretical and practical aspects of the design and construction process. Covering design, construction techniques, materials, motor selection, radio systems, electrical wiring and craft operation it addresses some of the common difficulties experienced by newcomers to RC Hovercraft.

Download or read book Restoring and Upgrading Your Vintage Nikko RC Cars written by Chak Tin Yu and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is all about Toy Grade RC car restoration and conversion to "real RC". Remember the 80s where we had Taiyo, Nikko and Bandai producing RC buggies giving us endless hours of fun and enjoyment? After 30+ years these RC cars are seriously aged. For them to run again a lot of things have to be fixed. And the electronics are likely dead already so you may as well turn them into real RC by using real RC car electronics on them. We show you how these can be accomplished using real life examples. In this book, a dual motor Nikko RC 1:10 4WD is converted to "real RC" step by step. And there are also examples for explaining different topics using other car models from Nikko and others.

Download or read book The Dangerous Book for Boys written by Conn Iggulden and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling book—more than 1.5 million copies sold—for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses*, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is—now a Prime Original Series created by Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Greg Mottola (Superbad). In this digital age, there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun—building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world's best paper airplanes. Skills covered include: The Greatest Paper Airplane in the World The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The Five Knots Every Boy Should Know Stickball Slingshots Fossils Building a Treehouse* Making a Bow and Arrow Fishing (revised with US Fish) Timers and Tripwires Baseball's "Most Valuable Players" Famous Battles-Including Lexington and Concord, The Alamo, and Gettysburg Spies-Codes and Ciphers Making a Go-Cart Navajo Code Talkers' Dictionary Girls Cloud Formations The States of the U.S. Mountains of the U.S. Navigation The Declaration of Independence Skimming Stones Making a Periscope The Ten Commandments Common US Trees Timeline of American History *For more information on building treehouses, visit www.treehouse-books.com and www.stilesdesigns.com or see “Treehouses You Can Actually Build” by David Stiles.

Download or read book Designing and Building Model RC Warships written by Glynn Guest and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warships are often appealing subjects for working models, especially if there is a personal or family connection with a vessel. However, models based on warships can have a reputation for being difficult to build and safely operate. This can be avoided if the idea of 'Stand-Off Scale' is used. This is where the model will have the appearance of the full-size when sailing, but is a practical working model boat. To successfully build this type of working boat and minimize the problems that might occur, it is important to have some understanding of how such ships work. With this in mind, this book not only details all the information needed to design, outfit and operate a model warship, but also supplies information about how the boats operate.

Download or read book Fun And Excitement With RC Cars written by Matt Daniels and published by Editora Bibliomundi. This book was released on 2021 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowing about RC cars is very essential before stepping into the racing world. If you are still an amateur, you might crib on the fact that you aren’t able to choose the best electric powered RC car. You need an assistance to choose the best suitable car to pose against your rivals and this isn’t easy as it might sound. Electric RC cars are the ones which run on batteries. The electric batteries are in the form of battery packs. You have a choice while choosing the battery. The ‘ready to run’ or the batteries which you need to build it yourself are available. The ‘ready to run’ batteries are preferred as the work load becomes very minimal. Nitro RC cars are the ones which are tougher to maintain and they are quite expensive. RC cars that run on battery packs are easier to purchase. It is specifically designed for amateurs or beginners. However, RC car fanatics who are quite experiences use these cars for variety and comparison purposes. RC electric cars are user-friendly and they are available cheap in the market. This is their main advantage. The difference between the prices of a gasoline powered RC car and an electric RC car goes up to a hundred dollars.

Download or read book Unleashing rc adventures land sea and air written by Owen Jones and published by Tektime. This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to “Unleashing RC Adventures Land, Sea, and Air: Your Guide to Radio-Controlled Models and Their Thrilling Applications!” This manual is your practical guide to the expansive world of radio-controlled (RC) technology. Whether you’re an enthusiastic hobbyist looking to enhance your skills or a business-oriented individual exploring the commercial potential of RC models, this manual is designed to be your go-to resource. Explore advanced techniques for piloting RC helicopters, learn how to assemble and operate your own RC boats, and discover the diverse applications of RC technology in fields like agriculture, wildlife conservation, and infrastructure inspection. Each chapter unveils new possibilities, from aerobatics to boats gracefully navigating the water. Moving beyond recreation, this manual delves into the commercial side of RC technology, demonstrating its impact on various industries. From precision agriculture to search and rescue missions, the practical applications are wide-ranging. Join us on this straightforward exploration of RC models, catering to both enthusiasts and entrepreneurs navigating the versatile landscape of RC technology. I hope that you will find the information helpful, useful and profitable. The first section of this manual focuses on the toy aspect of RC models, and the second on commercial applications for those who have learned advanced methods of control and may want to apply them to a career. Other than that, the chapters are in no particular order. Translator: Owen Jones PUBLISHER: TEKTIME

Download or read book Making Fast Electric Model Power Boats written by Ian Williams and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2023-09-06 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fast electric model power boats have long outclassed other boat types in terms of speed, and racing them is becoming an ever-more popular pastime. Success in this exciting hobby relies not just on the skill of the boat's handler, but on the design and build of the boat as well. Illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams showing technical details, this book looks at all aspects of building a model electric power boat, including How to choose a model and spot design flaws, especially in moulded hulls, and how to repair many of those faults, Brushed and brushless motors, and their speed controllers, drive systems and propellers, Guidance on rechargeable cells and the correct chargers, and safety tips for lithium polymer cells, Tips on construction and how to set up a boat for racing, Detailed instructions for building a wooden three-point outrigger hydroplane and Radio systems, wiring and connectors. While the emphasis of this book is on performance for competition use, beginners and recreational boaters are well catered for as many of the chapters start from first principles, rather than assuming a high level of initial competence. It covers all aspects of fast electric boating, from hull design right through to racing at world championships and setting speed records. Therefore, whether you are looking to compete or operate fast electric power boats as a hobby, it is a must-have addition to your library.