Self-made construction machinery models (PoD)

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120 pages
format 17×22 cm
182 illustrations
Print on Demand (custom made)

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Models of construction machinery are the crowning glory of commercial vehicle modelling. Here not only the quality of the construction must be right, the models must also be designed to cope with sometimes heavy loads during operation. All the functions that excavators, caterpillars, wheel loaders and

dumper in one model is another art in this field. But

Kits and ready-made models are expensive and sometimes reach prices in the five-digit euro range.

The alternative is do-it-yourself construction, which can also be achieved with modest means, as the author

author Walter Penka shows in this book. He has successfully built various types of construction

and shows here his design and construction techniques. With the examples of successfully

The examples of successfully functioning machines shown here enable those who want to build replicas to turn their ideas into reality. The dream of a functional construction machine model can thus become a reality.

From the content:

• Creating and reading drawings

• Materials in model making

• Tools and machines

• Sheet metal working methods

• Visual decoration and equipment

• Building techniques - different models and their production

• Volvo F12 (1:16)

• Wheel loader SL26 (1:16)

• Excavator Cat 225 (1:16)

• Loader Cat 963B (1:14,5)

• Multi Dumper (1:16)