Download or read book Fascination snow groomers written by Klaus Bergdolt and published by Verlag für Technik und Handwerk. This book was released on with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced author Klaus Bergdolt leaves no detail out of the subject of "snow groomers" and describes in detail the special problems of hard winter operation. He presents many different types of vehicles, and the range of scales extends from the Dickie Snow King in 1:16, to the self-built groomer in 1:8 scale. An impressive wealth of pictures and numerous drawings clarify the easy-to-understand text. Of course, attachments and products for sale are not neglected. From different types of snow ploughs, equipment on the loading platform, some exclusive trailing equipment, to two fully functional snow blowers, this book leaves no questions unanswered. Something completely new are the short stories "From Life": six entertaining field reports in which the reader gets to know the fascination of a winter model from a yet unknown perspective. From the content: • Model operation of snow-compatible tracked vehicles • Alternative playing surface • Basic vehicle construction • Everything about self-built tracks • Special features of the guide wheel axle • Drive concepts • Tips and tricks for self-build transmissions • A metal cab in different scales • The front carrier with various attachments • The importance of the tilt function • Snow thrower and snow blower • The rear implement carrier • Powered self-build blowers • Overhead winches • RC control options • The electrical fittings, lighting etc. • The working snow blower • Turntable-free tips for threaded spindles • Dealer directory • Six field reports "From life