This vintage book is a detailed and profusely illustrated guide to constructing model planes, trains, and boats. With useful information on everything from choosing materials to installing electrical systems, this is a volume that will appeal to serious model enthusiasts, and one that would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Indoor Monoplane”, “Shifler-Smith Model”, “Materials for the Model”, “Tudor Morris Model”, “Landing Gear”, “the 'Santa Maria'”, “A Hal Model”, “'Sea Scout' Racing Yacht Model”, “Setting up a Model Railway”, “Operating a Model Railway System”, etc. This volume has been elected for modern publication due to its instructional value, and is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on making models.

The standard and authoritative guide to identifying, dating, understanding and authenticating sports photographs from the origins in the 1800s to today. Illustrated in black and white, the book covers the whole range of sports photography, from tintypes to cabinet cards, wirephotos to snapshots, real photo postcards to panoramas. Topics include identifying and understanding photo processes, dating and labeling styles, how to identify reprints and fakes, and dating and understanding stamps, tags and markings. An essential guide for collectors, dealers, auctioneers and sports historians.

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Travel photography: A planner’s guide covers everything you need to plan and execute a successful trip to take photos. The guide is full of easy-to-understand tips and tricks for planning your journey, whether it is your first time travelling, your first photo trip, or you’re looking for ways to increase your ability to come away with killer images. The practical advice, from years of experience and research, focuses on using your time effectively. Inside this guide Planning • Researching - where to go, where to stay, what to see, and creating of photo shot lists. • Technique - effective practice, exploring functions of your camera, and using accessories. • Bookings - tips and tricks for efficiency and improving the odds of getting great photos. • Administrative matters - visas, travel insurance, vaccinations, and documentation. Making the most of your trip • On the road - in-depth series of tips and tricks when you are on the ground. • Packing - avoiding becoming a pack horse! • Transportation - coping with getting to and from your destination. • Backups - how to manage your photos and memory cards during your trip. • Post-game - what to prioritise after your trip. Managing your travel photos • Processing workflows - managing and editing your photo collections. • Publishing - sharing your photos on social media and potential pitfalls. • Selling your photos - exploring stock photography and other potential revenue streams.