Building Model Warships of the Iron and Steel Era [Hardcover]

Peter Beisheim (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2003

From nineteenth-century ironclads to the largest American carrier, this heavily-illustrated volume is a treasure-trove of information on modeling warships. Each of the ten chapters is written by a recognized expert who examines the challenges of recreating scale replicas ranging from static miniatures through large-scale working models. A sampling includes Philip Baggeley on the difficulties associated with delicate detailing on a very small scale; Erik Dyke analyzing the rapid technological developments of the Victorian era; Loren Perry explaining how basic kits can be converted into more advanced models; as well as chapters by David Jack, Stephen Henninger, David Merriman, Brian King, and editor Peter Beisheim on his superb static model of HMS Hood. The practical information, research tips, and bountiful illustrations make this compendium a must-have reference tool for model shipwrights everywhere. 144 pages. 142 photos. 14 line drawings. Notes. Index. Hardcover. 8 x 10 inches.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press (March 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591140943
• ISBN-13: 978-1591140948
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,706,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good review for beginner to mid level modellers., January 15, 2007

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This review is from: Building Model Warships of the Iron and Steel Era (Hardcover)

Good tips for beginning and mid level builders. Goes into good details and really good photos.

Advanced modellers may not find as much here, but still a good read.