Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1998. 1st USA edition, F/VG. Book has very little wear. DJ has tape along inside edges (top and bottom), wear to spine ends and some edges. Over 240 illustrations (drawings and photos). 4 appendices (useful conversion factors, suppliers, publications and plan services and radio control frequencies), index. Double0column text. Everything you need to know to build your own merchant ships and boats. Nice copy, 184 pp.

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Title: Working Scale Model: Merchant Ships
Publisher: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, Maryland
Publication Date: 1998
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1557509425
ISBN 13: 9781557509420
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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A comprehensive guide to the building and sailing of working scale model merchant ships, this new manual covers the spectrum of ship types -- from tankers to trawlers to paddle-steamers. Every stage of construction is covered in full detail, beginning with the building of the hull and concluding with propulsion, ballasting, and sailing the completed model.

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"This is a well-written book that will become a much sought after reference book for years to come. - The Mariner's Mirror"

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