models and modelmaking

Traces the development of boats and ships and advises on building, painting, finishing, and sailing plastic and wooden models.

Introduces the concept of scale through the use of simple rebus sentences, a rhyming story, and everyday examples. Includes a glossary.

Full-color, illustrated instructions for creating over 100 simple projects from easy-to-obtain or recycled materials.

Presents information about nineteen fighter planes dating from World War I through the present which would be useful to the builder of model airplanes.

Stories of six famous racing cars, from 1895 to the 1970's, and detailed directions for making models of the vehicles.

An introduction to the space shuttle -- its history, the construction of its major systems, a typical mission, and what it means in terms of future space travel. Includes instructions for making a simple flying paper model of the spacecraft.

Gives instructions on choosing and assembling models of aircraft, building a hangar, and acquiring the necessary supplies. Also includes a brief history of real aircraft emphasizing those that are successful as models.

Describes the categories and kinds of scale-model airplanes and their history. Includes information on model airplanes building and complications.