Book Description

Micromodels are simply fascinating! Guiding models in classic railway scale 1:87 through a matching landscape is simply fun and the little masterpieces amaze every observer. But the specialists have long since moved beyond building "normal" road and off-road vehicles – functional models are the order of the day! And so, the team of authors of this book shows models with a variety of functions from the field of forestry and agriculture. Whether forwarder or timber train with loading crane, large tractor or woodchipper – there is almost nothing that is impossible. The individual models are presented in detail and suitable for reproduction. And don't worry even for beginners, simpler models are included with which to start in this fascinating model sector – and then there are plenty of opportunities to let off steam with multifunctional models! From the content: • Looking in the rear-view mirror – Introduction • Workshop visit – What tools do I need? • Running in – A small model to warm up to • Programming the Deltang receiver • Raised – trestle crane with trolley • Now I'll help myself – A four-wheel drive Unimog from the construction kit • Attached – A woodchipper trailer • Gearbox construction • High pressure – 3D printing in a micromodel • Timber harvesting – Forwarder from the 3D printer • Charged – A tractor with simple means • LED calculation and application • Powerful – All-wheel drive and steering in the Claas Xerion • Removal – timber trailer with loading crane • Sources of supply for micromodelling