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.

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Title: An Introduction to Radio Controlled Scale Sailing Models
Publisher: Traplet Publications Ltd
Publication Date: 2001
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1900371200
ISBN 13: 9781900371209
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good

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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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Ron Robertson, along with his late wife Helen established Rons Bookshop in 1998 as a bricks and mortar bookshop. Helen died in 2014 and Ron carried on running the shop alone and joined the ABE family and commenced selling online in June 2017. Ron decided to close the bricks and mortar shop, from the close of business on December 31 2019 and concentrate on the online business from home. Whilst Rons does not specialise in any particular genre the business has an extensive collection of high quality books of all genres in paperback and hardback.

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