ISBN: 9780486426129 - American Ship Models and How to Build Them (dover Maritime) (36 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This classic guide to ship modeling is distinguished by its particular suitability for beginners. Both text and plans are especially geared toward the growing skills of novices, with projects presented in easy-to-learn techniques and arranged in order of difficulty, starting with relatively simple models and culminating in more complicated square-riggers.The plans are drawn from those of the original builders or from measurements of existing craft, showing all the necessary details for creating highly accurate scale models. Starting with the construction of a half-hull ship model, the book advances to the building of a whole-hull model and replicas of twelve different American sailing vessels, with separate chapters on rigging, gear and furniture, and tools and materials.Written by an expert model maker, this guide is newly returned to print after many years. Beginners to the craft will find it an essential companion, and even experienced model makers will find it a helpful and informative resource. …

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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paperback. Condition: Good. Illustrated. Corners are bent. Used - Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This classic guide to ship modeling is distinguished by its particular suitability for beginners. Both text and plans are especially geared toward the growing skills of novices, with projects presented in easy-to-learn techniques and arranged in order of difficulty, starting with relatively simple models and culminating in more complicated square-riggers.The plans are drawn from those of the original builders or from measurements of existing craft, showing all the necessary details for creating highly accurate scale models. Starting with the construction of a half-hull ship model, the book advances to the building of a whole-hull model and replicas of twelve different American sailing vessels, with separate chapters on rigging, gear and furniture, and tools and materials.Written by an expert model maker, this guide is newly returned to print after many years. Beginners to the craft will find it an essential companion, and even experienced model makers will find it a helpful and informative resource. …

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Re-issue. A clean and pristine copy of the Dover re-issue of this title, which was first published in 1943. This is a new copy, not pre-owned. There is a remainder mark on the bottom edge, but no signs of use in the text.; Oversize.

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: near fine. 8 3/8 x 11" 187 Pages. A collection of ship plans suitable for use by the novice model builder. Marker on bottom edge.

Paper. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Large Trade Paperback in Fine Condition. Bright, clean, heavy, glossy cover with illustration of a sailing ship on front. Tight, solid and square binding. Internals also as new. This is an unabridged republication of the edition publiched by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc, New york, in 1942. For this edition, the original fold-out plates have been converted to double-page spreads. This cassic guide to ship building has text and plans especially geared toward the growing skill of novices, with projects presented in easy-to-learn techniques and arranged in order of difficulty. Includes details necessary for creating highly accurate scale models. Appendixes, Glossary, Imdex. 38 figures and 24 plates. 251 pages. 8.3 x 11 inches. 2003, Dover Publications, Mineola, New York, USA. …

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This classic guide to ship modeling is distinguished by its particular suitability for beginners. Both text and plans are especially geared toward the growing skills of novices, with projects presented in easy-to-learn techniques and arranged in order of difficulty, starting with relatively simple models and culminating in more complicated square-riggers.The plans are drawn from those of the original builders or from measurements of existing craft, showing all the necessary details for creating highly accurate scale models. Starting with the construction of a half-hull ship model, the book advances to the building of a whole-hull model and replicas of twelve different American sailing vessels, with separate chapters on rigging, gear and furniture, and tools and materials.Written by an expert model maker, this guide is newly returned to print after many years. Beginners to the craft will find it an essential companion, and even experienced model makers will find it a helpful and informative resource. Starting with the construction of a half-hull ship model, the book advances to a whole-hull model and replicas of twelve vessels, with separate chapters on rigging, gear, furniture, and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. 188pp, some in-text black and white illustrations. Pictorial laminated light card covers. 4to. Light chipping to edges and wear to covers. Internally, neat, clean, bright and tight.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. dover ed edition. 256 pages. 10.50x8.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Condition: New. pp. 256.

Condition: New. pp. 256 Illus.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Easy-to-learn techniques, arranged in order of difficulty, range from relatively simple models to complicated square-riggers. Starting with the construction of a half-hull ship model, the book advances to a whole-hull model and replicas of twelve vessels, with separate chapters on rigging, gear and furniture, and tools and materials.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnEasy-to-learn techniques, arranged in order of difficulty, range from relatively simple models to complicated square-riggers. Starting with the construction of a half-hull ship model, the book advances to a whole-hull model and re.