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Scale Model Ship Propulsion by Tom Gorman
This richly illustrated manual is a comprehensive yet practical guide to the installation, operation, and maintenance of propulsion systems for scale model ships. Beginning with model and propulsion system options, the author goes on to describe both electric and steam systems, including the fitting and care of battery packs, radio controls, and the operation of steam boilers, with an emphasis on safety when dealing with pressurized containers. Paddle-wheels and screw propellers are covered as well as such specialized propulsion units as variable-pitch propellers, azimuth thrusters, and Voith Schneider units. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and the author's own technical line drawings and complemented by the inclusion of data tables and appendices with addresses of suppliers of materials and equipment, this eminently practical and useful handbook is indispensable reading for all working ship modelers. 200 plans and illustrations. Appendixes. 71/4 x 91/2 inches.
Workshop
Practice for Ship Modelers: A Complete Practical Guide for the
Occasional
Engineer by Brian King
Brian King is a master ship modeler whose creations have one the hightest awards in England. His writing is clear and descriptive, and this volume should be a valuable additon to the ship modeler's library.Broad in scope yet meticulous in coverage, this manual on workshops and workshop practices fills a long-neglected area for modelers seeking to improve their building skills. The author draws on many years spent developing and honing his techniques, knowledge that he passes on to the reader in this four-part book. He first discusses the design of the workshop and the types of tools and storage needed. The second section deals with materials, including an analysis of the properties and usage of metals, woods, plastics, and adhesives. Section three looks at machining methods, from lathe work to milling and photo etching. The fourth section, on model finishing, provides details on painting and the types of equipment required. This practical guide can be used both as an encyclopedia of tools and materials and an authoritative reference to help the reader decide what method to use to complete a specific task. 200 illustrations. 7 x 10 inches. See Also Advanced Ship Modeling, by the same author. Kurt's note: I have this book and like it a lot, a great introduction into the uses of machine tools in steel ship modeling, highly recommended.
German
Pocket Battleships : A Volume in the ShipCraft Model-Building Series
by Roger Chesneau
Volumes in the Ship Craft series provide modeling enthusiasts with everything needed to expertly build and modify models of famous warship classes. Each lavishly illustrated guide includes a brief history of a class, an extensive color photographic survey of either high-quality models or surviving examples of the class, and large-scale plans highlighting differences among sister ships and alterations over time. Modelers get helpful hints on assembling and improving off-the-shelf kits along with guidelines on paint schemes and camouflage that include numerous color profiles and detailed line drawings. And each volume includes a critical survey of available model kits and extensive references to related books, plans, and websites. Read the reviews on this and the next book before buying, some folks have been disappointed with them - Kurt
King
George V Battleships : A Volume in the ShipCraft Model-Building Series
by Roger Chesneau - Another volume in the new Ship Craft series, this
time
covering the King George V class battleships that saw so much action
during
World War II.
Building Model
Warships
of The Iron and Steel Eras by Peter Beisheim . From
nineteenth-century
ironclads to the largest American carrier, this heavily-illustrated
volume
is a treasure-trove of information on modeling warships. Each of the
ten
chapters is written by a recognized expert who examines the challenges
of
recreating scale replicas ranging from static miniatures through
large-scale
working models. A sampling includes Philip Baggeley on the difficulties
associated with delicate detailing on a very small scale; Erik Dyke
analyzing
the rapid technological developments of the Victorian era; Loren Perry
explaining
how basic kits can be converted into more advanced models; as well as
chapters
by David Jack, Stephen Henninger, David Merriman, Brian King, and
editor
Peter Beisheim on his superb static model of HMS Hood. The practical
information,
research tips, and bountiful illustrations make this compendium a
must-have
reference tool for model shipwrights everywhere. 144 pages. 142 photos.
14
line drawings. Notes. Index. Hardcover. 8 x 10 inches.
The
Complete Marine Radio Control Manual by Hugh Bright. An
excellent
work for the beginner or advanced modeler
Radio
Control in Model Boats by John Cundell
The
Basics of Model Boats by Glynn Guest
Advanced R/C boat modeling by John Finch
Building a Working Model Warship : HMS Warrior 1860
This book is
an inspiration. The author shows you step by the the planning,
building
and heart stopping first sail of a fine model. Even if you are
not
particular interested in Ironclads, you will find the book to be full
of
useful information on tools and techniques.
Working
Scale Model Merchant Ships Even through devoted to Merchant ships,
a
lot of the basics of radio control, motor selection, batteries and such
would
of course be relevant to the Warship Modeler.
Ships in Miniature: The Classic Manual for Ship Modelers by Lloyd McCafferty - this title covers miniature ship modeling, but the tools and techniques should inspire and educate any ship modeler - I know it did for me!
Basics
of Ship Modeling: The Illustrated Guide by Mike Ashey - geared
towards
plastic ship modelers, but full of good information for the beginner.
The Following books are sometimes available through Amazon's used book affiliates. I am listing these for two reasons; first, so that new modelers learn about these titles, and second, to provide one possible source to find them. Be patient, and you might get them in your library.
Advanced
Ship Modeling, by Brian King. Full of hints and tips on how
to
build large scale warship models, by a fellow who really knows his
stuff.
Highly recommended - I thumb through this book often.
Building
Warship Models by PC Coker. This could be the ultimate
book
for the warship modeler. Long out of print but sometimes
available
through various used book sources, this is inspiration, pure and
simple.
You will pay a pretty price for it if you can find it, but it
will
be worth it.
Building
Fiberglass Ship Models from Scratch, by Richard Humphrey. A
nice,
if dated, introduction to the subject
Techniques of Ship Modelling by Gerald Wingrove - an old title, with a lot out of date information, by a master modeler. Though Gerald Wingrove is known more for his car models these days (which are spectacular), he once made fantastic miniature ship models. Though small in scale, they had details that most large scale modelers would be proud of. This title still inspires and teaches despite its age. See his website here.
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