Warships in Miniature: A Guide to Naval Waterline Shipmodelling in 1/1200 Scale - Hardcover

Ainsworth, Michael

 
9781557504371: Warships in Miniature: A Guide to Naval Waterline Shipmodelling in 1/1200 Scale

Synopsis

A comprehensive introduction and step-by-step guide to the art of ship modeling, this volume contains complete plans for the construction of forty of the most celebrated warships of the twentieth century. The author includes sections on project planning and research, construction techniques, detailed instructions on the building of turrets and pom-poms, the use of various modeling tools, helpful tips on the variety and application of paints, and methods of displaying completed models. The featured plans include the Dreadnought, North Carolina, Yamato, Gneisenau, Enterprise (US), Guiseppe Garibaldi, Emden, Shimakaze, Volta, Vittorio Veneto, Eritrea, Allen M. Sumner, Glorious, Vincennes, Black Prince, Renown (1939), and Hood. The warship plans are a full-size 1/1200 scale with photographs, building specifications, and the history of each vessel.

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About the Author

Michael Ainsworth is an expert model ship builder who has written many magazine articles on ship modeling.

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