3 new modeling research books.
The Naval Institute Press,which publishes books of marine and military interests, has released 3 new books to aid modelers. They are:
(1) Ship Models from Kits; Basic and Advanced Techniques for Small Scales, by David Griffith, IBSN 978-1-84832-024-6 Designed for modelers who wish to acheve the best results in the ship kits in the 1:700 to 1:350 range of scales in plastic and resin. Covers basic construction, fittings, detailing, painting, finishing and display. 128 pages, 200 colored photos. Hardcover. Price +s&h: $47.95
(2) Building a Minature Navy Board Model, by Phillip Reed, IBSN 978-159114-092-4 Step-by-step construction of a 1/192 model of the British, Royal George, of 1715. Taking the modeler through every building stages of framing and planking with decorative carvings, for an authentic looking Navy Board model with the aid of 400 photographs. 140 pages, 400 colored photos, Hardcover. Price +s&h: $54.95
(3) Period Ship Modeling, by Phillip Reed, IBSN 978-1-59114-675-9 Step-by step instruction of how to construct a 1/16 scale model of the American topsail schooner privateer of 1813, Prince de Neufchatel. 128 pages, 200 color photos. Price +s&h: $47.95
Having one of Phillip Reed's books, Modeling Sailing Man-of-war, Majestic, I can vouch that this author makes modeling easier just by following his photo step-by-step approach to modeling, without even reading the texts. With his clear illustrations of every vital stage of construction, the novice and expert can make an impressive model from the age of sail.
If you are inteseted, contact: US Naval Institute, 291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 phone: 800-233-8764, Email: customerservice@usni.org Web site: www.usni.org
Montani semper liberi ! Happy modeling to all and every one of you.
Crackers