kalmbach books waukesha wisconsin (58 results)

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Later Printing. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 14 x 20 cm, oblong octavo, 424 pp., many maps and illustrations, red color pictorial stiff paper covers.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Trade Paperback -- Very Good -- Ex-Library -- 312 pages. Ex-Library.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Cover is in excellent condition, save for minimal corner bumping. Text is otherwise tight in binding. Text is clean and free of blemishes throughout. No other markings or indications of note. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Laminated Card Covers. Condition: Very Good. 96pp, illustrated with colour photos, laminated card covers. Size: Quarto. Jewellery.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Printing. 1055 Pages. Slightly concave spine and some cover corner wear. Otherwise an As New book with no marks, stamps or underlining. Over 50 valuable essays by America's greatest writers and 3000 markets for your work. Advice from America's most successful writers. A compendium of writing techniques, inspiration, and advice from America's most successful writers. Practical techniques to develop salable ideas for many markets. Create compelling stories and articles. Write a children's book, a novel, or a screenplay. Improve your manuscripts for submission. Specific ways to market your work more successfully. Negotiate better contracts. Write a terrific article query or book proposal. Snag a good agent or impress an editor. Improve your professional skills and financial returns and other advice you can use right away to get better results in your writing career. More than 1,700 magazines in 50 categories, with descriptions of what they buy, how to contact them, and Web sites. Plus over 700 book publishers, adult, children's and religious markets that purchase ficiton and nonfiction manuscripts. Lists of agents, literary contests, conferences, writer's organizaitons, and much more. Advice from Jois Lowry, Janet Evanovich, Dennis Lehane, Elizabeth Berg, Alan Furst, Anne Lamott, Ray Bradbury, Robert B. Parker, M.J. Rose, Robert W. Bly, Carl Hiaasen and many others. Heavy book that may incur addtional shipping costs to some locations.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This copy is in good condition. The covers have light rubbing and edgewear. There is moderate creasing on the covers from use. Text is free of markings and secure in binding. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good Condition. Minor wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Pictures available upon request.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. 1st edition, 1995. A Very Good book. Oblong 4to., 127 pp., bound in publishers glossy illustrated stiff wraps. Minor wear to edges, otherwise clean and unmarked.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good condition. NOT a library discard (illustrator). Waukesha, Wisconsin: Kalmbach Books, 2014. Very Good condition. Flat, uncreased spine. The cover has mild shelfwear. NO chips, tears or fading. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Pages are clean and unmarked. Bound in the original white wraps with French flaps. A b/w photo of a train is on the front cover. From the publisher: "GREAT AMERICAN RAILROAD STORIES gives readers a look at railroading history as presented by the writers of Trains magazine over 75 years. It includes rare, first-hand accounts that give historical insight into riding passenger trains, working on the railroad, and growing up in the era of steam trains. This book also focuses on the finest writing and includes historical photos. It features the writings and reflections of founding editor Al Kalmbach, David Morgan, Lucius Beebe, and other well-known names. All readers will be drawn-in by the many American railroading stories from those who actual lived it." 8.25" wide by 10.75" tall. Oversize Softcover. Very Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 256pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Reprint. 18 Pages with Colour Photos. The ideal introduction to scale modeling. Simple tips and techniques, detailed photos, and easy-to-follow diagrams get new scale modelers started on the right track. The editors and writers of FineScale Modeler offer basic information on assembling, painting, finishing, and displaying car, plane, and ship modelers. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 88 Pages with Black/White & Colour Photos. Fourth in a series, Industries Along the Tracks 4 features specific industries that were served by rail. Modeling tips and track plans are included to help modelers incorporate the featured industries into their layouts. Historical photos make this appeal to railfans. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 88 Pages with Colour & Black/White Photos. Delve into the history of the meat packing industry and trace the role of railroads in hauling livestock and meat products. Livestock traffic, stockyard operations, dedicated meat train operations, regulations, and scheduling are just a few of the topics covered. Learn about refrigerator cars and stock, and see rarely published historical photos. - Includes 100+ prototype photos, some dating back to the early 1900s - Features charts and maps of stockyard locations - Contains modeling tips, suggestions, and resources included for each chapter. Not Signed.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. From the pages of 'Fine Scale Modeler', the book gives tips on techniques which add realism to scale models. 104 pages. Illustrated throughout with colour & b/w photographs and drawings. Condition: The back cover is creased, but internally the book is clean and unmarked. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box. Size: 27.5 Cm x 21 Cm.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 96 Pages with Colour Photos. Learning to kitbash commercial structures is an essential skill for modelers. This title covers basic techniques for working with kits, how to use kits in unexpected ways, and step-by-step projects that will help enthusiasts take their layouts to new levels. Structures covered include railroad buildings, lineside industries, coal tipples, storefronts, and more. - Helpful for beginner and intermediate modelers - Features a tutorial on making photo backdrops - Includes an inspirational gallery of kitbashed structures. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 96 Pages with Colour Photos. If you have a limited space for your layout, here s the answer! This completely revised edition of Model Railroading in Small Spaces provides a variety of creative approaches for building compact layouts. It covers how to build seven different layouts encompassing portable, shelf, coffee table, and fold-up styles. Three of the layouts are new, plus the book includes a new chapter on advanced techniques. N and HO scale railroads are modeled, as is one O scale shelf layout. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Reprint. 18 Pages with Colour Photos. This full-color booklet will help new model railroaders build a simple, semi-permanent tabletop for displaying and running model trains. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 54 Pages with Colour Photos and Illustrations. Get started with Digital Command Control (DCC)! This how-to guide covers the basics, with an overview of DCC, track wiring, cab bus wiring, and converting an existing layout to DCC. Written by Mike Polsgrove, Model Railroader s columnist on DCC. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 88 Pages with Colour & Black/White Illustrations. Featuring plans from Model Railroader magazine from three decades, each of the 101 track plans has a newly written, informational description of the design. The track plans range in size from simple 4 x 8 foot and smaller layouts to room- and garage-sized showpieces, with the majority focusing on mid-size layouts. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 88 Pages with Black/White & Colour Photos. This second volume of articles from Model Railroader offers modelers more tips for building bridges and trestles on their layouts. New information and how-tos include modeling a highway underpass, building a viaduct, creating a stone arch bridge, and more. Modelers will learn how to use current kits plus get scratchbuilding tips. - Includes expert instruction for modelers of all skill levels - Highlights new techniques for building bridges out of concrete - Provides detailed how-to photos for each project. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. 96 Pages with Colour & Black/White Photos. Bring life to your model railroad with these simple projects! Model railroaders can add more realism to the operation of their layouts with animated accessories, lighting, and sound. These simple projects are easy to implement and don't require complicated circuitry. Step-by-step instructions and color photos or illustrations demonstrate the featured effects in each chapter. --Ideal reference for beginner/intermediate model railroaders with a permanent or semi-permanent layout of any scale --Features ideas and projects from leading model railroading authors, including Gary Hoover, D. Derek Verner, and Kermit Paul. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. 88 Pages with Colour Photos. Any modeler who wants to paint, decal, or weather locomotives, rolling stock and structures will find plenty of in-depth, how-to techniques in this updated edition! New prototype photos, current manufacturers, and the latest products are featured along with several new projects that include making your own decals with an inkjet printer and a multi-color painting project for a locomotive. - Contains basic-through-advanced techniques for airbrushing, brush-painting, decaling, and weathering - Includes tips on how to add graffiti, placards, and other decal details - Features how-to information for using chalks, acrylic paints, and oil colors. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 88 Pages with Colour Photos. Realistic structures are an essential component of any successful model railroad layout, so hobbyists will appreciate this collection that guides them step by step through various structure modeling processes. They'll learn to complete simple and complex scratchbuilding projects as well as kitbashing, detailing, and painting, discovering many techniques and materials they can apply to their own projects along the way. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 96 Pages with Colour Photos. New detailing projects from Jeff Wilson, plus favorites from the pages of Model Railroader, help modelers add the finishing touches to their layouts and create a higher level of interest and realism. Projects range from adding weeds to creating signs and billboards, and all can be completed easily in an evening or weekend. Key areas covered include structures, scenery, vehicles, locomotives and rolling stock, and more. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. 104 Pages with Colour Photos and Illustrations. A step-by-step photo guide to building framework for a model railroad Complete introduction to the basic tools, materials, and techniques you'll need to construct a foundation for a layout of any size or scale. Clear, concise instructions and over 250 step-by-step color photographs and diagrams demonstrate quick and easy, yet effective, techniques for assembling one of the most important components of your model railroad. You will learn how to : -Choose the proper tools and use them safely -Evaluate various construction materials and determine where they are best used -Build free-standing, wall-mounted, or modular benchwork -Work confidently with risers, roadbed, backdrops, fascia boards, and scenic supports -Construct benchwork for special situations, including belixes and multiple-deck layouts--even integrated into beautifully crafted furniture Includes tools and material lists. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 96 Pages with Colour Photos. This is the only book that covers a large scope of model railroading wartime scenes. Spanning the American Civil War through Operation Iraqi Freedom, this guide provides detailed modeling information and historical insight. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 112 Pages with Colour Photos. Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno compiles insider tips and projects from Model Railroader as well as favorite projects from his 'Cody's Office' online feature into one exciting volume. Easily recognized as an expert in the model railroad community, Cody covers tools, painting and decaling, weathering, track and wiring, structures, scenery, locomotives, and freight cars in his friendly, knowledgeable style. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 96 Pages with Colour & Black/White Photos. From track to train control. He takes beginners through step-by-step chapters that show them how to build and operate a complete N scale 4 x 8-foot railroad based on his Androscoggin Central, an interesting and challenging New England railroad. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 86 Pages with Colour Photos. More than a dozen easy weathering and detailing projects will show you how to add realism to rolling stock and locomotives. Well-illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions make this book suitable for beginning model railroaders. Not Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 112 Pages with Colour Photos. This book brings together three of Model Railroader's popular annual project layouts in one volume: The Beer Line, Red Oak and Bay Junction. Not Signed.