Workshop Practice for Ship Modellers

King, Brian

ISBN 10: 0851779441 / ISBN 13: 9780851779447

Published by Conway Maritime Press, Greenwich, London., 2003

About this Item

Subtitle, 'A Complet Practical Guide for the Ocacasional Engineer'. A very good introduction to workshop practice,and not just for ship modellers. The dust jacket has some marks, and slight shelf-wear, but this is as new unread copy. 256 p.

Seller Inventory # 000257

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Workshop Practice for Ship Modellers
• Publisher: Conway Maritime Press, Greenwich, London.
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851779441
• ISBN 13: 9780851779447
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Weight: 1.1 kilograms
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

Broad in scope yet meticulous in coverage, this manual on workshops and workshop practices fills a long-neglected area for modelers seeking to improve their building skills. The author draws on many years spent developing and honing his techniques, knowledge that he passes on to the reader in this four-part book. He first discusses the design of the workshop and the types of tools and storage needed. The second section deals with materials, including an analysis of the properties and usage of metals, woods, plastics, and adhesives. Section three looks at machining methods, from lathe work to milling and photo etching. The fourth section, on model finishing, provides details on painting and the types of equipment required. This practical guide can be used both as an encyclopedia of tools and materials and an authoritative reference to help the reader decide what method to use to complete a specific task. 200 illustrations. 7 x 10 inches.

About the Author

Brian King is an outstanding and prolific modelmaker, who regularly contributes to Conway's quarterly journal Model Shipwright. His skill has been rewarded over the years by four World Championship models, six Earl Mountbattern of Burma Trophies, and many Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the Model Engineering Exhibition.