Edwin B. Leaf scratchbuilt his first modela Baltimore clippernearly fifty years ago, and he's been refining and building on his skills ever since. In Ship Modeling from Scratch he lays out the principlesfrom concept to construction to displayon which scratchbuilding is based. In clear, concise language complemented by detailed illustrations he tells how to interpret existing drawings or create your own, what materials to choose, what tools to buy, and what techniques to use to build everything from plank-on-frame, plank-on-bulkhead, or modern steel hulls to creating sharp and properly scaled detailspaint to portholes.
Building a model from scratch is a singular pursuit that requires patience, confidence, and ingenuity. With Ship Modeling from Scratch open on your workbench, you have your own private tutor guiding you through the troublespots.
Edwin B. Leaf scratchbuilt his first modela Baltimore clippernearly fifty years ago, and he's been refining and building on his skills ever since. In Ship Modeling from Scratch he lays out the principlesfrom concept to construction to displayon which scratchbuilding is based. In clear, concise language complemented by detailed illustrations he tells how to interpret existing drawings or create your own, what materials to choose, what tools to buy, and what techniques to use to build everything from plank-on-frame, plank-on-bulkhead, or modern steel hulls to creating sharp and properly scaled detailspaint to portholes.
Building a model from scratch is a singular pursuit that requires patience, confidence, and ingenuity. With Ship Modeling from Scratch open on your workbench, you have your own private tutor guiding you through the troublespots.
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Ship Modeling from Scratch: Tips and Techniques for Building Without Kits
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Ship Modeling from Scratch: Tips and Techniques for Building Without Kits
192Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780070368170 |
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Publisher: | McGraw Hill LLC |
Publication date: | 10/01/1993 |
Edition description: | List |
Pages: | 192 |
Product dimensions: | 7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d) |