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Model Building with Brass Hardcover – March 27, 2012
| Kenneth C. Foran (Author) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author |
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- Print length160 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSchiffer Craft
- Publication dateMarch 27, 2012
- Dimensions9 x 1 x 11.25 inches
- ISBN-100764340042
- ISBN-13978-0764340048
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- Publisher : Schiffer Craft; 1st edition (March 27, 2012)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 160 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0764340042
- ISBN-13 : 978-0764340048
- Item Weight : 2.5 pounds
- Dimensions : 9 x 1 x 11.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,911,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #867 in Metal Work (Books)
- #1,348 in Model Building
- #56,097 in Engineering (Books)
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I saw a review of the book in Garden Railways magazine and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw who the author was as he lives a block from him. I called him and he invited me to his home and shop. He also was more than willing to sign my book
Entering his shop you can see he is meticulous in his craft because his shop is immaculate and well organized. He loves to share his knowledge and the history of his works. One can see why he was so eager to write this book because of his enthusiasm for his craft and the models he makes.
My time spent with him was an amazing experience. He was so eager to share his knowledge with me. I just wish I would have gotten to know him sooner as he will be moving soon.
I highly recommend this book. He is more than willing to sign your copy by just sending your book to him.
Its a very good, more than just basic, book on model making.
Using brass, copper and aluminum, some wood, the author shows clearly how he has developed simple techniques to create some sophisticated shapes. -I would have expanded the mention of solder to include the solders used by jewelers, with an explanation for the differences; melting temperatures, and how that can aid in the assembly of several soldered joints in a small area. Also, the use of resistance soldering, with the creation of custom fit electrodes. Solder paste, is another lacuna.
Fabricating engine blocks, as is well shown, is a much better technique than the machining of solid blocks of brass, and is a way of reducing a complex shape down to bit-sized pieces. (It also does not require a mill nor a lathe!) This may be the best contribution to model making. -The author does render the process of Making a Model, very well! -After all!, it is just a matter of making the components, to scale, preferably out of a material that is not too delicate. Then, assembling them!
That last sentence was offered in jest.
To make models like the authors, requires lots of research, into your subject, and into your techniques! Model makers of the authors caliber are cross trained in pattern making, mold making, soldering, basic fabrication, oh!, and of course planning!
The book is very well laid out, lots of very well photographed step by step sections! Easy to read, and logical.
It is not an encyclopaedia, but does not suggest that it might be!
I do recommend this book to all who love to make models and want to improve their own skills!
The book is clear, to the point, detailed as the model work shown, photographs are so clear and directed and photo angles and shots are exactly what the author/builder talks about. I don't believe anything is left out or to the imagination.
I've never seen a better quality book on any similar subject. I am amazed. I am still over-come on what the author/ builder has accomplished in writing/photographs and building. I hope he does more!!!
Thank you good sir!!!
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Concerning brass, it is a much better choice than plastics.
The results are much better, but most modelers do not know how to start.
This book is very good, for the beginner as well the experienced model maker.
I read it and was impressed. My fingers were tingling to start.
Noteworthy are the pictures. They are so inspiring..!
The book covers fabrication techniques as well soldering and some basic discussions about plating and colouring of brass.
The photos in the book show the excellent craftsmanship of the author.
My only suggestion for improvement would be to add a section on the machining properties of various types of brass and the modification of drill bits to minimize grabbing.

