Ship Modelling Solutions
Essential Techniques and Tips for Ship Modellers
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Fox Chapel Publishers International
Published:5th Jul '07
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This guide offers essential tips and techniques for ship modelling, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced builders. Ship Modelling Solutions is a comprehensive manual.
In Ship Modelling Solutions, master modeller Brian King shares a wealth of knowledge gained from years of experience in ship modelling. Originally published in the hobby magazine Model Boats, this compilation offers invaluable insights for both novice and expert builders alike. Readers will find a collection of tips and techniques that cover various aspects of ship modelling, from constructing intricate details like anchors and gun barrels to understanding the fundamentals of hull design and fitting components.
Brian King's expertise is evident throughout the book, drawing from his five-year apprenticeship in craft skills, which laid the foundation for his remarkable craftsmanship. His models, renowned for their accuracy and complexity, serve as a testament to the techniques and methods he outlines in this guide. The book not only showcases the artistry involved in ship modelling but also provides practical advice on using tools, materials, and technology to enhance the building process.
Whether you are looking to create lifelike portholes, detailed decking, or advanced life-saving gear, Ship Modelling Solutions equips you with the knowledge to elevate your ship models. This resource is essential for anyone passionate about ship modelling, offering lessons that will benefit modellers at any skill level. Brian King’s previous works, such as Advanced Ship Modelling and Photo Etching, further establish his authority in the field, making this book a must-have for enthusiasts.
This book contains 184 pages packed with many photographs and diagrams by this eminent author, who has also written many articles for the specialist boat magazine Model Boats. The book is a compilation of material taken from his articles written in the magazine. There are 43 short chapters which cover all subjects from tools to use. For example, saws, drills, lathes and solders and, most importantly, the parts that have to be added to the ship to complete the finished article, the anchors, davits, companionways, guns, shrouds, ratlines, masts and all the basic requirements needed for a model. There are many good hints on how to paint the hull correctly and the installation of rudders and propellers. This book solves all solutions and helps to make it a superior ship model. The author's specialty is warships, and there are examples of his superb work. The book is very detailed, and I personally think aimed more for the 'Professional' or superior model maker, and not for the likes of myself, who has problems sticking together your average plastic kit. However, after saying that, I feel this book will help the more discerning modeller. It is a very well produced publication, and I recommend it to all serious model makers - The Nautical Magazine The author, an experienced ship modeller, draws on his considerable skills to describe how to build a ship's hull, make gun barrels, life-saving gear and cast resin and plastic parts. A well illustrated aid for modellers of all skill levels - Ships Monthly
ISBN: 9781854862471
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 364g
176 pages