Now, well into retirement, the author, Philip Hypher, has returned to his boyhood interest in model making, of which he is a keen amateur.
In this book he describes his techniques for making a Venetian gondola, the P&O liner Maloja, the Oseberg Viking Ship and the famous Cunarder,Aquitania, hoping that these idea's may help others to make ships or boats of their own choice. Preceding each model-making chapter, there is another chapter about the real boat or ship, giving a brief yet interesting insight into its historical background, and recommends research as being a most rewarding part of this fascinating hobby.
Now, well into retirement, the author, Philip Hypher, has returned to his boyhood interest in model making, of which he is a keen amateur.
In this book he describes his techniques for making a Venetian gondola, the P&O liner Maloja, the Oseberg Viking Ship and the famous Cunarder,Aquitania, hoping that these idea's may help others to make ships or boats of their own choice. Preceding each model-making chapter, there is another chapter about the real boat or ship, giving a brief yet interesting insight into its historical background, and recommends research as being a most rewarding part of this fascinating hobby.
