This is an enlarged edition of a work that has been accepted as the most complete exposition of model shipbuilding. The book is unusual in its attention to minute and authentic detail, supplying more than a thousand diagrams.
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This is an enlarged edition of a work that has been accepted as the most complete exposition of model shipbuilding. The book is unusual in its attention to minute and authentic detail, supplying more than a thousand diagrams.
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Add this copy of Ship Model Building to cart. $13.10, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Schiffer Craft.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Ship Model Building to cart. $14.18, new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Schiffer Craft.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Ship Model Building to cart. $17.66, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2009 by Schiffer Craft.
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New. This is an enlarged edition of a work that has been accepted as the most complete exposition of model shipbuilding. The book is unusual in its attention to minute and authentic detail, supplying more than a thousand diagrams. Num Pages: 308 pages, 17 b/w photos, 22 illustrations, 6 plans, & 157 plates of drawings. BIC Classification: TRL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522. 2009. 3 Revised. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of Ship Model Building to cart. $8.05, very good condition, Sold by Roger Lucas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Horncastle, Lincs, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1961 by Cornell Maritime Press.
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Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 3rd revised and enlarged (US) edition, 8vo, 301pp, photo illustrations & copious line drawings and diagrams, plus laid-in detailed foldout plans of the Gloucester Fisherman schooner; VG Copy, no DJ.
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Very Good. Size: 6x0x9; Very good paperback. The text is unmarked. Covers show minor shelf wear with minor rubbing, scuffing. Ex library book with the usual library markings. Embossed Stamp on end paper.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
Add this copy of Ship Model Building to cart. $11.99, fair condition, Sold by Bookoutlet rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bridgeton, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Schiffer Craft.
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Acceptable. Book is readable with major wear, creases, and rips. Has a publisher remainder mark. Heavy wear to covers creases tears text great paperback Used-Acceptable 2009.
Add this copy of Ship Model Building to cart. $12.00, good condition, Sold by Gardner's Used Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tulsa, OK, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Cornell Maritime Press.
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Good condition hardback. Pages are clean. Minor edgewear and rubbing. PLANS ARE INCLUDED. Tulsa's best used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.
Add this copy of Ship Model Building to cart. $14.49, like new condition, Sold by Zebras Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Somerset, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Cornell Maritime Pr/Tidewater Pu.
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While this book is useful for the model ship builder, it is not for the beginner to learn how to build a model. The vast majority of the information concerns the dandy-funk of a model (the capstan, depth charge racks, etc.) and not the main components (the hull, the masts, the rigging, etc.) One good point for new builders is the hundreds of pictures and explanation of nautical equipment. However, for a beginner, there are many other more useful books.
One other good/bad point is that this book covers ships from the 19th century to modern destroyers. The vast majority of the material is for ships of sail.
For more experienced builders, there are several good points. First, this book does contain many drawings of detailed parts, such as a clews and lnyards between deadeyes, that are not shown in most model building kits. There are a number of suggestions and hints apparently developed by the author which are very helpful, although they are buried in the text. Perhaps the best part is the plans included with the book. (In the 1961 edition, 6 plans are included.)
Overall, if you are trying to build your first model, buy another book. If you are on your third or fourth model and want to get the details right, this book will help you.
