Bibliograph

Model trains, creating tabletop railroads, David Jefferis

Type

Label

Model trains, creating tabletop railroads, David Jefferis

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Model trains

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

David Jefferis

Series statement

Model-making mindset

Sub title

creating tabletop railroads

Summary

Model trains are about more than building each car. It is also about building realistic surroundings for the train to travel through. This compelling introduction to model making explains the mathematics of scale, how clockwork, electric, and steam trains work, and the difference between building from a kit and building from scratch. Tips on painting, cutting and filing, cementing, and basic electronics help build fine-motor skills. Young readers are encouraged to build patience, concentration, perseverance, and problem-solving

Target audience

juvenile

Classification