Learn the techniques used by successful sail modellers in this essential and concise guide for enthusiasts of this fascinating and growing area of marine modelling. This comprehensive book by Phillip Vaughan Williams takes you through step-by-step what you need to know regarding what some might say is the ultimate challenge in marine modelling, constructing your own scale sailing model. This edition contains systematic coverage of planning a modelling project, from small working boats to majestic square riggers, basic modelling techniques, solutions to scaling problems, radio control systems of varying complexity, sailing techniques and a wide range of prototype subjects. With a number of well illustrated diagrams and photos, it will enable you to confidently and safely get your pride and joy built and onto the water to show of its scale realism.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Size 270mmX190mm. This book is written for those who wish to obtain guidance and information on selecting, making and sailing successful working scale models of original prototype sailing vessels. It supports modellers of all levels of experience, systematically, by covering the major modelling techniques and a range of prototype subjects, at various levels of complexity. A glossary enables the reader to stay in touch and there is a full list of contacts. Seller Inventory # 002937
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