First published in Model Airplane News, these acclaimed articles by Andy Lennon help us understand aerodynamics and design basics — everything from simple drag reduction techniques to advanced canard design. Includes concrete guidance and many practical examples.
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There are no track plans in this book! The name is from the book’s website – where all the railroading tips come from.
The book is just a collection of tips. That’s why the book is not the most expensive read in the world.
So you’ll either love it, or hate it. If you want some fantastic time saving and money saving tips, they are all here.
If you want pretty pictures and good grammar, don’t buy this book.
It doesn’t matter how little space you have, you’ll get the most from your rail track with this book.
There is page after page of modelling tips, collected over the years from fellow modellers. Together they will save you a fortune – in fact just one tip will save you the price of this book.
All the tips have been collected from modelrailwaylayoutsplans.com. The tips are on everything from making scenery, layouts, engines, electrics – in fact every aspect of model railroading is mentioned.
Don’t just take my word for it though – here’s what others say about the book:
“I cant begin to tell you how much I enjoy your messages and all the info. Please keep up the good work. You have a new and very loyal fan.”
Clay
“Alastair, love the stuff you send, thank you.”
Glenn
“Boy! you are really prolific with the modeling info. Nice job and thank you.”
Roy
“Neat idea! Thanks for the plans.”
Roger
“I really enjoy the tid-bits you are sending us”
Thom
“Hi Alastair, Thanks for all the good ideas that you have been sending.”
Doren
“Hi Al, thanks for all the info you have been sending of late”
David
“Thanks for all the modelling tips. I especially enjoy the photos of well done layouts. Your time and effort is appreciated very much. ”
Paul
“Hi Alastair, Thanks again for all the wonderful tips and Info”
Herman
“I’ve been receiving all your emails. Thanks. They are great and have very interesting links.”
Mike
“Thanks for the latest tips. Appreciate them.”
JD
“Al, Thank you from a beginner”
Frank
“Wonderful tips Al, thanks for them and the beautiful; train pictures.”
Reg
“I enjoyed that read, thank you for sending it. 🙂 ”
Glenn
“I just want to thank you for the e-mails that you’ve sent me concerning trains”
Mike
“Cool tips!”
Paul
“Hi Al ….. I really enjoy your emails and articles.”
Bob
“Thank you!!! These are some nice layouts I look forward to attempting them in ‘O’ gauge…”
Simba
“Al, thanks so much! The layouts are very cool.”
Jim
“Hi Alastair, the tips are appreciated, thank you. ”
Roy
“Thanks for the great tips”
Walter
“Thanks again Al for the tips. Like them I did and do”
Donald
“I just wanted to thank you for your efforts on this endeavor. I do enjoy reading these offerings.”
William
“First let me say thanks for all the information you send and for those incredible layouts.”
Sam
“Nice pictures Al, thanks for posting them to me.”
Rogerk
“I do enjoy your emails, the suggestions, the working layouts etc.”
Mike
“Much to my Mrs.’ consternation you’ve got me getting excited about creating a model train layout again.”
William
“thanks for the tips Al. very helpfull. Please keep sending them”
Roger
“GREAT STUFF…… THANK YOU”
Robert
“Hi Al, your tips are right on time. Thanks so much.”
Peter
“Thanks … some good tips in there.”
Skip
“Appreciating and enjoying your information. Cheers!”
Ron
“Thanks for all your E.mails very good reading.”
“Thanks. Good Ideas.”
Werner
“The layouts were great, thanks.”
Peter
“Thanks again Al, more great tips are really helpful.”
Bill
“Just wanted to let you know we really enjoy your emails. My husband & I are working on an O guage layout.”
Loretta.
“VERY COOL…………….GREAT WORK”
Paul
“Great shots, I enjoy your emails.”
Dave
“I find these very refreshing and informative on a subject that always interested me – and now comes to my front door. [ computer screen.]”
Herman
“Thanks for the tips! ” Dan
“hi,many tnx 4 ur PDF. The scenery tips were great – will use on g/sons layout i,m building. regards, robin hall.” Robin
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Learn how to build a shelf layout by exploring the possibilities, practicalities, and challenges of linear layout design in a variety of layouts with construction details.
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Offers hobbyists a guide to modeling locomotive service, repair, and storage terminals. Also includes tips and techniques for modeling trackage, structures, and other terminal details appropriate for the steam or diesel era.
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Acquire more space and longer towns and runs with multiple decks. Tony Koester walks you through design, options, lighting and wiring considerations, the where and when sequence, as well as the all-important construction techniques.
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This second volume of articles from Model Railroader offers modelers more tips for building bridges and trestles on their layouts. New information and how-tos include modeling a highway underpass, building a viaduct, creating a stone arch bridge, and more. Modelers will learn how to use current kits plus get scratchbuilding tips.
Includes expert instruction for modelers of all skill levels.
Highlights new techniques for building bridges out of concrete.
Provides detailed how-to photos for each project.
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Arturo Alvarez has created a lighting installation using the TINA collection at the chapel of the
“Hostal dos Reis Católicos” in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Description
Arturo Alvarez has just made a lighting pop-up installation at the chapel of the “Hostal dos Reis Católicos”, in Santiago de Compostela, a one of a kind architectural setting full of history through the centuries, since the middle ages.
This lighting installation symbolizes the happiness after finishing the Way of St. James, argument that has served to present the Nordesia vermouth. Both companies share the same core values: a hand-made, pampered product, full of emotions. Together we welcome the pilgrims that come from the edge of the world.
Design: Arturo Alvarez
Photography: Héctor Santos-Díez
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Holst Architecture have designed the Karuna House that overlooks the Willamette Valley in Oregon.
Description
Karuna House is an ambitious sustainable design project that was designed to meet a combination of the world’s most demanding green building certifications. The project is the first MINERGIE-certified home in North America, earning the top rating of MINERGIE-P-ECO. Additionally, it has achieved Passive House PHIUS+, is pending LEED for Homes Platinum, and has reached Net Zero energy use by incorporating onsite solar panels. It is expected to be one of the few homes in the world certified by both MINERGIE and Passive House Institute US.
While achieving the environmental sustainability requirements of the project, the home successfully maintains a rigorous form that responds to the client’s programmatic needs. Located on the southern slope of a mountain overlooking the Willamette Valley’s rich wine region, the Karuna House provides spectacular views of the hills and the town of Newberg, Oregon, below. Two towers anchor the Karuna House to the earth, marking the location of double-height spaces and vertical circulation.
Wood and glass volumes appear to alternately cling to and slide past the towers. These elements contain the living spaces, and are arranged to maximize views to the south and east while graciously separating social spaces from the private and guest spaces. Sited in an area famous for its rust-colored soil, the home’s exterior palette is composed of materials and colors that reflect the tones of its surroundings. The interior finishes cast a warm minimalism saturated in natural light, allowing the owner’s eclectic art collection to take center stage.
The super-insulated envelope is designed to be airtight. Solar heat gain is controlled through the use of exterior operable blinds that shade triple-glazed wood windows. Heating, cooling, and hot water are supplied by an efficient heat pump system, and a heat recovery ventilator provides the spaces with a continuous supply of fresh, preheated air. The home’s tight building enclosure is expected to result in the usage of 90% less heating and cooling energy than a typical home.
Karuna House’s client, a leading proponent of smart climate policy and sound land use, is pursuing the project as a case study to shed light on the ways that the leading green building certifications and standards complement and/or conflict with one another.
Architect: Holst Architecture
Builders: Hammer & Hand
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Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec have designed the Gabriel Chandelier, the first permanent contemporary piece installed in the Palace of Versailles, France.
Description
The Gabriel Chandelier, which is over 12 meters high and weighs half a tonne, is composed of 800 crystal modules. These pieces are threaded around a stainless steel skeleton containing a led lighting system. Realized by Swarovski.
Design: Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
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Tcherassi Vilató have designed a collection of tables named Miss Understood.
Description
The Miss Understood tables reflect Tcherassi Vilató’s spirit: young, playful, functional and different. It is one of our personal favorites.
The inspiration twist from the rockabillies tables from the fifties grants this table a certain style unable to be forgotten. An eyecatcher wherever it goes.
Carved MDF. Sprayed in colours. Glossy finish and protective coating. Gold leaf (optional). Iroko timber legs.
Design: Tcherassi Vilató
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