Join Tim Morgan as he guides you through the fascinating world of model warships.
From the stately Dreadnought battleship to the high-tech missile ships of today, warships have always held a special allure for the maker of scale models, but all too often modellers can be put off by the complexity both of the models and of the ships themselves. In this book, Tim Morgan - regular contributor to Marine Modelling International magazine - takes the reader step-by-step into the world of the fighting ship. Following a comprehensive guide to the warships of yesterday and today, the book tackles each and every stage of building a model warship. Topics covered include: Selection and suitability of subject; Plans and research ; Specialist suppliers. Hulls and decks ; Working in plastic and brass ; Construction of superstructures and Fittings, finishing and painting.
The emphasis within the book is on modem ships and the up-to-date modelling methods used to recreate them. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and diagrams of both full size and model warships, many of which are being published for the first time, this book provides an unprecedented wealth of detail for the model-builder and armchair enthusiast alike.
