Large Scale Warship Models: From Kits to Scratch Building
The majority of warship modelers work in smaller scales, most often based on plastic or resin kits. Many of these creators harbor ambitions to tackle something larger and more demanding but are daunted by the challenge. The aim of this book is to persuade them that it not as difficult as it may seem, that they already possess the basic skills required, and that they can acquire any necessary new knowledge as they proceed.

The discussion focuses on the journey from conventional plastic kits to questions of deciding on a subject; choosing a kit, semi-kit, or build from scratch; what conventional kit building skills transfer, and how these conventional skills such as painting techniques and an eye for detail can be brought to large scale model building so that scale fidelity is not sacrificed but enhanced.
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Large Scale Warship Models: From Kits to Scratch Building
The majority of warship modelers work in smaller scales, most often based on plastic or resin kits. Many of these creators harbor ambitions to tackle something larger and more demanding but are daunted by the challenge. The aim of this book is to persuade them that it not as difficult as it may seem, that they already possess the basic skills required, and that they can acquire any necessary new knowledge as they proceed.

The discussion focuses on the journey from conventional plastic kits to questions of deciding on a subject; choosing a kit, semi-kit, or build from scratch; what conventional kit building skills transfer, and how these conventional skills such as painting techniques and an eye for detail can be brought to large scale model building so that scale fidelity is not sacrificed but enhanced.
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Large Scale Warship Models: From Kits to Scratch Building

Large Scale Warship Models: From Kits to Scratch Building

by Kerry Jang
Large Scale Warship Models: From Kits to Scratch Building

Large Scale Warship Models: From Kits to Scratch Building

by Kerry Jang

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Overview

The majority of warship modelers work in smaller scales, most often based on plastic or resin kits. Many of these creators harbor ambitions to tackle something larger and more demanding but are daunted by the challenge. The aim of this book is to persuade them that it not as difficult as it may seem, that they already possess the basic skills required, and that they can acquire any necessary new knowledge as they proceed.

The discussion focuses on the journey from conventional plastic kits to questions of deciding on a subject; choosing a kit, semi-kit, or build from scratch; what conventional kit building skills transfer, and how these conventional skills such as painting techniques and an eye for detail can be brought to large scale model building so that scale fidelity is not sacrificed but enhanced.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781526730961
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Publication date: 05/01/2019
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Kerry Jang teaches at a Canadian university and is the author of numerous academic books and papers, but in his spare time he has developed his ship modeling skills to professional standards. Previous books include Large Scale Warship Models (2019) and Ship Models from the Age of Sail (2022), as well as two contributions to the ShipCraft series, on Victory and Bounty.

Table of Contents

Author's Note 6

1 The Why's of Large-scale Model Warships 7

2 What's Out There? 15

3 Tools of the Trade 25

4 The Hull and Running Gear 31

5 Underdecks and Decks 38

6 Radio Control Installation and Completing the Deck 51

7 Superstructures and Deck Houses 63

8 Fittings and Details 70

9 Painting 81

10 Final Assembly and Finishing Touches 88

11 Gallery 96

Resources 109

References 110

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