Holger Matthes

The LEGO Trains Book (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs. Inside you'll find: -A historical tour of LEGO trains -Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss "Crocodile," and a vintage passenger car -Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors -Advice on advanced building techniques like SNOT (studs not on top), microstriping, creating textures, and making offset connections -Case studies of the design process -Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs For ages 10+

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: No Starch Press
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Oktober 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781593278489
• Artikelnr.: 75133452

Autorenporträt

Holger Matthes is a hobbyist who has been building with LEGO since 2000. He was involved in the creation of various official LEGO projects such as the Hobby Train set #10183 and frequently presents his models and gives workshops at LEGO exhibitions worldwide.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction

Chapter 1: A History of LEGO Trains
Chapter 2: Basic Building Principles
Chapter 3: Designing Your Own Models
Chapter 4: A Case Study in Design
Chapter 5: Building Instructions and Inspiration

Index

Rezensionen

"A really great resource for anyone that is interested in LEGO trains, whether you're just getting into the hobby or have been interested in LEGO trains for quite a while . . . I cannot recommend this book enough."
Adam King, Adam's Brick Junction