Miniature Ship Models: A History and Collectors Guide [Hardcover]

Paul Jacobs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2008

Packed with hundreds of color photographs of the finest examples of miniature ship models in existence, this book traces the history of modern models back to their use as identification aids by the military in World War I, which turned into an industry after the war. It is the first serious history of the industry's development, the commercial rise and fall of companies, and the advancing technology that produced ever more detailed and accurate replicas. The author looks at the products of each manufacturer, rating their quality and suggesting why some are more collectible than others.

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About the Author

PAUL JACOBS, a skilled model maker, is an editor for the ship modeling website Steelnavy.com. He owns a large collection of miniatures.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Naval Institute Press (August 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591145228
• ISBN-13: 978-1591145226
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 11.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,454,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for collectors of small scale models, December 30, 2008

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C. Daley (Claremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Miniature Ship Models: A History and Collectors Guide (Hardcover)

If you are a collector of scale ship models in either 1/1200 or 1/1250 scale (or both) buy this book. It will give you the historical background of the hobby and provide an increased appreciation for your collection.

The book avoids the problem of many model related book- it has excellent, sharp photographs of the models. Poor photo reproduction let down the otherwise excellent book on Bassett-Lowke models by Derek Head.

The photos may grab your attention but the text is well written and full of details on how some of the key manufacturers began making models.

5.0 out of 5 stars Model Ship - Xmas Gift, February 8, 2012

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I purchased this book for my boss who collects miniature model ships. He really enjoyed the history, detail and background on the ships featured in this book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Miniature Ship Models: A History and Collectors Guide, by Paul jacobs, April 3, 2010

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G. T. Vargas "Tom Vargas" (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Miniature Ship Models: A History and Collectors Guide (Hardcover)

This is by far the best history and reference source in english on this subject. It covers the history of the hobby, the various manufacturers and is sprinkled with excellent photographs throughout the book which helps to illustrate and expand upon the text. If you are a collector of 1:1200 or 1:1250 scale model ships than this is a must have book for your reference library.