What's the right scale to use for your LEGO model? How does SNOT, also known as sideways building, work? What's the trick to achieving smoother tapers? How do you design a LEGO sculpture? Find the answers to these questions and more in The LEGO Builder's Handbook. Unlock the secrets to advanced building techniques and take your creations to the next level.

In this comprehensive, modern introduction to LEGO building, you'll learn how to:

• Build models that won't fall apart using masonry-inspired techniques
• Choose the right pieces while mastering LEGO measurement units and the geometry of basic elements
• Build using a variety of scales to create realistic replicas of real-world structures
• Create LEGO mosaics, curved shapes, and 3D sculptures using software like BrickLink Studio, LEGO Art Remix, and LSculpt

• Apply half-stud offsets using jumper plates to add subtle textures and realistic details to your models
• Use SNOT (studs not on top) techniques to build sideways, creating shapes and details impossible with simple stacking
• Build angled walls, cylinders, domes, and spheres using advanced techniques like brick bending, hinged polygons, and Lowell spheres

A full-colour guide to electric radio control Off-road vehicles (1/10 and 1/8 scale). It contains everything you need to know from basic how-to guides to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book whether you're a beginner, club racer or pro driver. Step-by-step guides to reducing your lap times, advice for every setup option, checklists, and more. Written with the support of IFMAR World Champions Bruno Coelho (2-time 4WD winner) and Billy Easton (2WD winner). Includes Tech Talks by Ray Munday (Australian 2WD & 4WD Champion). Also available as an eBook.

Every chapter includes ideas for creating architectural elements like columns, doors, windows, and walls. But rather than providing step-by-step instructions, the book includes helpful photography from every angle that shows you how to achieve the look, adapt it to your build, and make it your own.

Learn how to:

- Build amazing walls that break the mold, with brick-and-mortar effects, weathered walls, and loose bricks
- Recreate structural effects like timber framing, soaring towers and turrets, shingled roofs, clapboard siding, and more
- Elevate your models with stained glass, intricate color patterns, and tumble-down wear-and-tear
- Use pieces like croissants, snakes, and goblets to make unique architectural ornamentation

Bursting with clever ideas, The LEGO Architecture Idea Book will show you how to turn your buildings into impressive, realistic structures.

A complete guide to 1/10 scale electric radio control Touring Cars, with everything you need to know from basic how-to guides to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book.

Driving faster is a process:

• Determine the fastest racing lines around a particular track - we show you how
• Changing the setup of your car so it is easy to drive those lines quickly - comprehensive advice
• Practising driving those lines - most effective use of practice time

We provide you with the information you need to fast track your success, whether racing or bashing. Whether you're a beginner, club racer or pro driver, this essential addition to your pit space is packed full of information which will give you the edge, in an easy to read format with examples:

• Step-by-step guides
• Advice for every setup option
• Checklists
• Troubleshooting
• Case studies
• Quick reference material
• Pro tips from IFMAR world champions

Long before half-hull models became a staple of marine museums and living room walls, they were an essential tool for marine designers and shipbuilders alike. Indeed, the models offered not only a three-dimensional scale rendering of the completed vessel but also a set of comprehensive construction plans for the shipwright. Even in these days of CAD and 3-D printers, the model can still serve today's builders by offering the opportunity to see what they are getting into and what the lines on their blueprints are actually saying. For the boat owner (or prospective boat owner), building a model can be a great way to spend some cold winter evenings carving an accurate and handsome rendition of the boat of their dreams.

Half-Hull Modeling takes the reader through the entire process of making an accurate half model: history, tools, woods, safety, finishes, construction jigs, interpreting and working with lines plans, patternmaking, and constructing both waterline and buttock lift models. For those who already own a classic model and would like to build a replica, the book also offers instructions on how to build a measuring device to capture the lines of a hull and develop a set of lines plans.

A complete guide to 12^th scale and F1 radio control pan cars, with everything you need to know from basic setup how-to's to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book.

Driving faster is a process:

• Determine the fastest racing lines around a particular track - we show you how
• Changing the setup of your car so it is easy to drive those lines quickly - comprehensive advice
• Practising driving those lines - most effective use of practice time

We provide you with the information you need to fast track your success, whether racing or bashing. Whether you're a beginner, club racer or pro driver. This essential addition to your pit space is packed full of information which will give you the edge, in an easy to read format with examples:

• Step-by-step guides
• Advice for every setup option
• Checklists
• Troubleshooting
• Case studies
• Quick reference material
• Pro tips from IFMAR world champions

You'll also meet the minds behind the art. Interviews with the artists take you inside the creative process that turns simple, plastic bricks into remarkable LEGO masterpieces.

LEGO(R) builders, rejoice! 40 original, ingenious, and unique car and truck projects to make from classic brick pieces.

The celebrated author of Brick City, Brick Wonders, Brick Flicks, Brick History, and Brick Vehicles is back with this new title that offers 40 original, ingenious, and unique buildable projects to make from LEGO pieces. In Brick Cars and Trucks, anyone with a drawer full of LEGO bricks will be able to build and customize amazing vehicles, including a Ford Model T, SUVs, monster trucks, fire engines, and more.

Based on the brick selection found in some of LEGO's Classic series, each project is a great way to test out unusual building techniques or to mix up pieces from existing kits that have already been broken up. Free your inner architect with these fun projects that really get your creative juices flowing. You can follow the instructions to the letter or go off in your own direction--it's your choice! Many of the designs in these books use fewer than 100 bricks, so you don't need a lot of bricks to get started. Discover loads fun projects showcasing advanced techniques that are perfect for every LEGO enthusiast.

Unleash your inner artist with Pop Art Makeup, the ultimate beginner's guide to creating stunning and professional face painting designs with ease! Whether you're getting ready for a themed party, a fun family gathering, or a creative event, this guide is packed with everything you need to transform faces into vibrant works of art.

What's Inside:

Step-by-Step Instructions: Perfect for beginners, our clear and easy-to-follow steps ensure you'll achieve amazing results, even if it's your first time face painting.

Creative Designs: Discover a variety of artistic designs inspired by pop art, from bold colors to striking patterns that will make you the star of any party.

Fun and Versatile Colors: Learn how to combine colors creatively to match any party theme, whether it's a playful children's party, a glamorous night out, or a spooky Halloween event.

Why Choose This Guide?

Whether you're a parent looking to add fun to your child's party, a professional makeup artist seeking inspiration, or simply someone who loves creative expression, this guide will help you master the art of face painting in no time. With an emphasis on ease and creativity, Pop Art Makeup is your go-to resource for turning every face into a masterpiece.

Build the world of Game of Thrones--castles, dragons, weapons, and more--with this paper model kit that is two books in one. The keepsake book presents background information about what's depicted in each model, key story points from the hit TV series, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts about its production. The model book includes detailed instructions and punch-out cardstock pieces to create 20 models, plus 20 bonus collectible trading cards showcasing the finished model. Both books are bound inside a hardcover spiral binder that features a gusseted pocket and elastic band closure to keep your model pieces safe and secure as you work. Assemble breathtaking locations like Winterfell and King's Landing; the fearsome Night King riding his ice dragon, Viserion; legendary swords Longclaw and Needle; and the Iron Throne. As a bonus, certain models feature moving parts, such as the Wall's elevator and the Citadel's spinning astrolabe. Game of Thrones enthusiasts will be wowed by each of the completed models, which make for an impressive display worthy of a king or queen.

This book in the LEGO Technic Non-Electric Models series features 106 motor-free mechanisms for you to build and operate. Each project includes full-color photographs from multiple angles and illustrated Technic parts to help you follow along. The models range from practical tools for lifting, gripping, shooting, and measuring to working gadgets that demonstrate principles of mechanical engineering.

The Technic models in Clever Contraptions require no electric elements or sensors. Instead, you'll use cranks, winches, doors, and rotators to operate devices including wind turbines, spinning tops, grabbing tools, and a spirograph. The clever kinetic ideas at play will inspire you to create your own mechanicals marvels.

This Technic guide is part of a series, and the brainchild of master builder Yoshihito Isogawa. Each book in the series is filled with vibrant photos of Isogawa's unique non-electric models, which will fire up the imaginations of LEGO builders of all ages.


Imagine. Create. Invent. Now, what will you build?

Build and fly your very own model airplane design. Using clear explanations, you will learn about important design trade-offs and how to choose among them. The latest research and techniques are discussed using easy to understand language. You will discover:

• The special challenges faced by the smaller models and how to overcome them.
• How to choose the right material for each part of the airplane.
• Easy rules for selecting the right power system, gas or electric.
• When it makes sense to use one of the innovative KFm airfoils.
• Pros and cons of canard and multi-wing configurations.
• A step-by-step design process that includes goal setting and flight testing.
• In-depth discussions of important topics like airfoils and wing design.
• The sources of air drag and how to minimize their impact.

This book is a joy to read The writing style and wit add dimension in a way that is rarely found in today's reference materials. If someone has considered designing their own airplane and been put off because of complicated formulas, vocabulary and reference style that would bore even an engineer, this will convince them to go ahead and try it. Written with real people in mind and not engineers - and I mean that in a good way. This is a book that will reside along the other favorites on my bookshelf. Carlos really managed to produce a book that will last a long time and become one of the standards for modelers.

- Greg Gimlick, Electrics columnist, Model Aviation magazine

RCAdvisor's Model Airplane Design Made Easy is the ultimate model airplane design book for both beginning and experienced modelers.

- Richard Kline, Inventor, KFm airfoils

RCadvisor's Model Airplane Design Made Easy is a real contribution to the world's literature on the subject. It provides an excellent bridge between full scale aviation and aeromodeling, showing the relationship between the two, for better understanding of the differences and similarities which should be applied for good model performance.

While thorough in detail, the book is also easily readable so that the information is simple to understand. It is a very good combination of theory and practical application. Nicely illustrated, the book is also full of common sense explanations and references to other sources of information.

- John Worth, former President and Executive Director of the AMA

Carlos Reyes personably leads the reader through some basic aerodynamics, materials considerations, electric power system planning and a practical application of theory as it is applied to a finished flying model. The background history of various types of aircraft shows the development of aviation and how it relates to the models that we build and fly today, as well as how models have influenced general aviation. It is always exciting to find some 'new to me' concepts and theories, and there were several in this well-written narrative.

- Ken Myers, Editor, Ampeer electric flight newsletter

No matter how long you've been aeromodelling, or what your interests are in our great hobby, the greatest thrill of all is standing behind a unique model that you've designed and built yourself, from a blank sheet of paper - or even a blank CAD file - and preparing to make that first take off.

So sit yourself down in a comfy chair, read RCadvisor's Model Airplane Design Made Easy and set off on aeromodelling's greatest adventure.

Let Carlos Reyes - an aeromodeller of long standing and great talent - take you through the mysteries of how to arrive at the point that every lover of model aircraft should experience.

- Dereck Woodward, aeromodeller, designer and magazine writer for the past fifty years