Forbes Field: Build-It-Yourself: With an Introduction and History (Paperback)

~ Len Martin (Author)

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Product Description

Forbes Field Build It Yourself has 104 pages, is a 9"x12 3/4" softcover book featuring 28 never-published color photographs of Forbes Field from the 50's, 60's and 70's and supplement a nostalgic history of Pittsburgh's Forbes Field. There are 24 plates containing 215 pieces that will enable you to build a full color 7"high x 22" wide x 30" long scale replica of Forbes Field from the ivy-covered red brick wall, the 1960 World Series, to the batting cage in center field, the Left Field bleachers and the Iron Gate.

About the Author

Len Martin is President of Point Four Ltd. and Point Four Sports in Oakmont, PA and author of Fenway Park Build It Yourself. Point Four Ltd. is a graphic design firm specializing in engineering, mechanical and architectural illustration and design. He is from Sharon, PA and a 1972 graduate of Youngstown State University.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Point Four, Limited (December 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964288702
• ISBN-13: 978-0964288706
• Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,453,103 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the patient Pirates fan, February 13, 2001

By A Customer

I'm normally not a model builder, and I never saw Forbes Field, but I really enjoyed putting this ballpark model together. The quality of the design is tremendous, and the finished product is display-worthy. A nice gift idea for native Pittsburghers. The enterprise is very much doable, but this is no two-day project. If you aren't willing to put some energy into it, you're better off with a jigsaw puzzle.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A challange for the model builder. Excellent pictorial., September 24, 1999

By A Customer

A must for the classic ballpark enthusiast. A real challange for the model builder but well worth the time and effort.An excellent tribute to the "Old Lady of Schenly Park.