A comprehensive guide to the building and sailing of working scale model merchant ships, this new paperback edition covers the spectrum of ship types--from tankers to trawlers to paddle-steamers. Every stage of construction is covered in full detail, beginning with the building of the hull and concluding with propulsion, ballasting, and sailing the completed model. All building methods and materials are described, including plank on frame construction, GRP molding of hulls, and casting of deck fittings. Chapters are devoted to the installation of electric motors and steam engines, and the fitting and operation of radio control equipment. This book is indispensable reading for ship modelers of all skill levels.
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A-Z survey of RC Ship modeling lacks detail,
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This review is from: Working Scale Model Merchant Ships (Hardcover)
The book presents an overview of RC merchant ship modeling. While the book may be useful for orienting a beginning modeler in the right direction, those that are looking for solid tips and ideas for a particular project will come up lacking. The color photo on the dust jacket is great. Unfortunately all the photos inside are black and white. I found the chapter describing hull building to be particualry disappointing. The text was not clear and the diagrams weak. The author is British and cites products and supplies using British trade names. There is no glossary to help US readers find suitable American equivalents.
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A must have for the ship modeller,
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I found this book to be a great addition to my modelling library, one that I am sure I will refer to time and time again. It is well written, well illustrated, and Tom Gorman's thoughts are very clearly expressed. It is full of very useful information to the average modeller, and I am certain the more expert will find much to interest him or her as well. I recommend it highly.
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Working Scale Model Merchant Ships & Ship Modeling from Scratch,
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Both books Were excellent for me ,Delivery was very quick,condition on delivery wasvery good,I will be recommending you to all.
Thanks A Lot Larry
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