Lego Trains Book

Holger Matthes

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English

Miscellaneous
02 January 2018

Fiction-related items; Model railways

"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 tech-niques like SNOT (studs not on top), micro-striping, creating textures, and making offset connections

-Case studies of the design process

-Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs

For ages 10+"

By: Holger Matthes
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 236mm,
Weight: 954g
ISBN: 9781593278199
ISBN 10: 1593278195
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 02 January 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

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.

Reviews for Lego Trains Book

"""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"