Warships
and Warship Modelling
by David Wooley and William Clarke
Hardcover
235 x 310mm
175pp
Published by Special Interest Model Books Ltd, Dorset England
R.R.P.$39.90
ISBN 978-1-85486-240-2
Extract from back cover of book:
Warships and Warship Modelling is a book which will appeal equally to naval enthusiasts and ship modellers. It offers an overview of the design, development and classification of modern warship types and it studies the constructors' original models, explaining why and how they were made. The reader is shown how to research and select information on specific ships and how to find and understand plans,
The book then turns to scale modelling with detailed chapters on choosing a subject, a scale, methods of construction (scratch or kit?), materials and techniques and the details of fittings and painting. The book leaves the reader with a deeper insight into the direct relationship between the full sized vessel and the realistic scale model or working model.
The book is illustrated by over 300 of the authors' superb photographs, many of which have never been published before.
Photos: Black & White
Contents
Introduction
Chapter
1: The Warship
- Design and Development
- Classification of warship types
- Modern warships
Chapter
2: Constructers Models
- The Constructors Model
- How they were made and why
- Types of warship models built by and for the shipbuilding industry
- The amateur model warship builder
Chapter
3: Research, Plans and Helpful Publications
- Research techniques
- How to select information on specific ships
- Searching for and understanding plans
- Key publications that will be most helpful to the modeller
- Photo Archives
Chapter
4: Getting the Best from a Workshop or Work Area
- Planning a workspace
- Managing the workspace
- Providing for adequate storage
- Displaying of plans and associated materials
Chapter
5: The Choice of Subject and Constructional Methods
- Choosing a subject
- Selection of scales
- Searching for the right GRP hull Types and methods of construction
- Preparation of GRP hulls
- Methods of scratch-building a hull
Chapter
6: Internal Fitting Out
- Planning and fitting out
- Installing the drive train
- Rudders and rudder linkages, R/C, motors their selection and installation
- Power supply and installation methods
- Test sailing and trimming
- Preparation for the deck and superstructure
Chapter
7: Techniques for Building of Weather Decks and Superstructures
- Techniques for building up superstructures
- Bridge areas, Turrets, masts
- Selection of materials
- Understanding adhesives and bonding agents
Chapter
8: Fittings, Etched Work and Castings
- Warship Fittings, old and new
- Ships boats
- Constructing single item fittings, multiple fittings and resin castings
- Commercial fittings, selection and preparation
- Etched brass fittings
- Fitting etched stanchions, making railings from scratch, deck planking
- Making aircraft from scratch
- Radar arrays
- Ships fittings general
Chapter
9: Painting and Camouflage
- Preparation, selection of paints, type of finishes, camouflage, application
Chapter
10: Preparation and Operation of Working Model Warships
- Methods of Ballasting, R/C equipment
- General maintenance
- Presentation for shows and exhibitions
- Steering techniques
Appendix
1 - Glossary of Terms
Appendix 2 - Sources of information
Appendix 3 - Specialist Manufacturers and Suppliers
References