Packed with hundreds of color photographs of the finest examples of miniature ship models in existence, this book traces the history of modern models back to their use as identification aids by the military in world war i, which turned into an industry after the war. The origins can be traced back to the first years of the twentieth century. Welcome historic ships historic ships model ship kits. More than fifty years of modeling experience is passed on through wise and practical advice and thus each page will be of the utmost value to scratch builders and to any kit builders who may be setting. Ships in miniature is a detailed exposition of the authors techniques for making miniature ship models which he has developed over the last twenty years, and it incorporates the very latest techniques and outlines all the newest materials and tools. Best scale models is an online ship model club since 2003. Cast your anchor hobby wooden ship models and boats. However, there is another price sticker that appears to be mostly torn off with remnants on the inside of the jacket front. The types of models include mercantile and naval vessels, scenic, waterline, full hull and the traditional admiralty board dockyard models.
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