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 | Lionroar: Arizona Super detail conversion set
This excellent photo-etched upgrade set contains a wealth of detail to produce the ultimate version of the U.S Navy Arizona. Included in the set are replacement turned brass main gun barrels, the resin covers for the guns. The secondary gun barrels are also replaced with brass one’s as are the anti-aircraft guns. The bridge sides are replaced with brass ones and all of the various cranes are replaced with photo-etched cranes. Handrails, ladders and armoured plate are all supplied as well as a host of other fittings and fixtures that will really enhance the Trumpeter base kit.
PLEASE NOTE: This set does NOT include the Trumpeter kit but just the upgrade parts listed in the above description.
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 | Deans Marine: Lady Beale Slipper Launch
This launch is based on Thames launches constructed around 1920 and used on many rivers, estuaries and lakes in the U.K. Many are still in regular use and are often seen at boat gatherings in many parts of the country.
This kit is based on a glass fibre hull with rubbing strip and detail moulded into the surface of the hull. The deck is also supplied as a glass fibre moulding The deck planking is supplied cut to width in Mahogany and Obeche. A full set of fittings in cast alloy is included in the kit, along with a full size plan and a comprehesive
set of instructions.
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 | Marine Modelling Magazine November 2011 Issue
Marine Modelling International magazine is a monthly magazine covering all aspects of marine modelling, with news of the latest products, tips and advice from experts, a round up of the latest events and regular free plans.
The Editor, Barrie Stevens, has been in post since December 2007 prior to this he was a regular contributor for many years..
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 | County Class Cruisers by Les Brown
The ‘ShipCraft’ series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly-detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modelling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the ships, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit. This is followed by an extensive photographic gallery of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales, and the book concludes with a section on research references – books, monographs, large-scale plans and relevant websites.
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 | Model Shipwright Annual 2012
The third edition of a new, full-colour annual focusing on all facets of ’scratch-built’ model shipbuilding, as well as related articles on restoration, archaeology, historical research and marine art. Twenty articles describe, explain, inform and inspire, illustrated with modelmakers’ own photographs, archival plans, prints and artworks. The annual succeeds Model Shipwright, the quarterly journal which ran to 144 issues spanning 36 years. This edition includes new research and builds, plus additional sections such as a Modellers Draught, Book News and an image gallery. Fully international in scope, Shipwright is an essential volume for any dedicated ship modeller or maritime enthusiast.
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 | IItaleri MGB77. 72.5ft Vosper 1:35 scale 632mm
Finally this long awaited kit is now available. Vosper company became famous, during the Second World War, for the production of small and fast Motor Torpedo Boats (MTB) and Motor Gun Boats (MGB) for the Royal Navy. Among the various boats in production, the Vosper MTB 72’6” were characterized by a significant life cycle with different mission profiles as the coastal patrol and the anti-submarine support in the North Sea and English Channel. Powered by 3 engines with and impressive power of 4,200 hp, Vosper MTB was able to reach a speed close to 40 knots (70 km/h).
This model would make a great conversion to R/C
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 | GPM HMS Campbeltown. 1:200 scale 470mm
The latest release from the Polish manufacturer GPM is the lend Lease destroyer HMS Campbeltown, which ended her days rammed into the dock gates at St Nazaire in 1942. The components are printed onto high quality card, the exterior parts of which are printed in full colour. English instructions are not available for this kit, but the exploded diagrams and comprehensive numbering of components make this kit suitable for all but the beginner to card modelling.
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 | Academy H.M.S Warspite 1:350 scale 558mm
Commissioned in 1915, Warspite was one of five vessels of the Queen Elizabeth Class battleships to be built (others were Queen Elizabeth, Valiant, Barham and Malaya). She saw action at the Battle of Jutland, where she was badly damaged and came close to meeting her end. Between the wars the ship served in both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic plus undergoing an extensive refit.
At the outbreak of war she returned home to reinforce the Home Fleet, and took parts in the Battle of Norway in 1940. In 1941, she was engaged against the port of Tripoli, a city still so much in the news today. Later that year she went to the USA for a much needed refit and replacement of her worn out main armament of 15in guns. Following that she went to the Far East.
In 1943. Warspite was involved in supporting the invasion of Sicily and the later landings at Salerno.After the war, turning down suggestions of making her a museum ship, Warspite went off to the scrap yard.
The model represents Warspite as she was in 1943, while in the Mediterranean
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 | Model Boats Magazine. November 2011
Model Boat Magazine has been in published for over 60 years and remains the UK premier magazime amoungst the model boat fraternity. With articles and regular sections written by leading experts in their respective fields, Model Boats Magazine continues to provide the modeller with practical hands on advice on all aspects of the hobby.
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 | New Vents from Caldercraft
With the remaking of all the moulds for their vent range, Caldercraft have also decided to cast them in a light weight polyester resin, rather than white metal. They have also released a number of new sizes to the range as well. We have a number of the older cast white metal ones in stock, but only in the quantites as shown
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 | Model Boats Winter 2011 Special
Model Boats Winter Special 2011: This 2011 Winter special issue of Model Boats will appeal to both experienced modellers and newcomers alike, featuring a rich mix of key subjects. Including:
Plan feature and construction article of a Commuter Boat.
USS ARIZONA . Kits review of the 1:200 scale Trumpeter kit
WIND IN YOUR SAILS. Roger Stollery reviews the yacht racig scene
STEAM BASICS. Getting started with an overview by Richard Simpson
RNLI FCB2 EXPERIMENTAL LIFEBOAT. Dave Wooley presents a gallery on this carriage launched lifeboat.
JÖTUNN: Terry Small reviews the manfred Sievers kit
STRAIGHT RUNNING: Colin Bishop and Phil Abbott look at the original competitive model power boating sport.
PERIOD SHIP MODELS: Keith Julier discusses whats available.
THE OFFSHORE MODEL RACING SCENE. Stewart Rae tells us what happens in the UK
FAST ELECTRIC RACING: Dave Brumstead tells us all about it.
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 | Tamiya: King George V 1:350 scale
While not a new , this kit is available again.
HMS King George V was the lead ship of the five KGV class battleships of the Royal Navy. Laid down in 1937 and commissioned in 1940, King George V operated during the Second World War as part of the British Home and Pacific Fleets. Along with HMS Rodney, King George V severely damaged the German battleship Bismarck which led to the German vessel sinking in May 1941. She took part in Operation Husky (the allied landings in Sicily) and bombarded the island of Levanzo and the port of Trapani. In 1945 King George V took part in operations against the Japanese in the Pacific. Following the war, King George V spent three years as the flagship of the British Home Fleet, before she was placed in reserve in 1949. The battleship was scrapped eight years later.
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 | Hitec Optic 5 2.4GHz Combo
The Optic 5, 5-channel sport radio complete with the miniscule micro receiver. Avaiable as a combo option so you just need to add a battery box, switch harnes and your prefered servo.
With it's ground-breaking Adaptive Frequency Hopping system Hitec's Optic 6 2.4 GHz computer radio combines brilliant features with a future-proof radio link that smashes technology barriers and pummels performance limitations!
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 | JSC: HMS Ajax/Achilles
The latest release from the Polish manufacturer JSC is the British Light Cruiser HMS Ajax., with the option to build her as HMS Achilles. The components are printed onto high quality card, the exterior parts of which are printed in full colour. As with most of the JSC range, full English building instructions are included.
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 | Super-detailing the Cutter Sherbourne. A guide to building the Caldercraft kit by George Bandurek
The book presents a step by step guide or 'practicum' to building an impressive model of the revenue cutter 'Sherbourne'. At the heart of the model is a beginners' kit from Caldercraft / Jotika which gives a sound basic hull but simplifies many of the fittings and omits others. The detailed instructions in the book describe how to make masts and sails, belay all the rigging and add fine details such as a compass, crew and racks for cannon balls. The modelling techniques range from traditional woodcraft to laminated paper to computer printed fabric. All can be undertaken on a kitchen table and do not require expensive tools or materials.
The book is copiously illustrated with over 300 colour photographs and shows how to refine and embellish the kit to create a faithful reproduction of the original. The author's model won a silver medal and the 'Model Boats' kit cup at the Model Engineer Exhibition in London, 2010.
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 | Card Modelling by Alvar Hansen:
This is a book about making models from paper and card. Lavishly illustrated with clear advice and guidance on all aspects of the hobby. To get you started a small simple model of a motor boat is included for you to follow along with. Basic and advanced techniques are covered as well as material, glue and tool selection make this the definative book on the subject. A must have.
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 | Aerokits Sea Commander
Completely re-engineered from the original Aerokits templates, these kits have been brought into the 21st century using modern CNC cutting techniques. The kits include all hardware such as propshaft, prop, motor and coupling. The fittings are mostly made from cast white metal and just ooze that 1960's and 70's feel when these kits were in production. Relive your chldhood again.
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 | Miniature Steam
We've recived lots of new goodies from Miniature steam this month. The most exciting is the new horizontal 4 inch boiler. This will supply enough steam to run two of the Clyde engines making twin prop models a practical proposition. We've also received the new single cylinderTyne engine ( illustrated here) which is intended to power small models. The 2 inch boilers for this engine are due soon. There are also two new vertical refillable gas tanks and a hand operated boiler feed pump.
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 | New Controllers from Mtroniks
Mtroniks have come up with four new electonic speed controllers. The first is a 75amp capacity version from their Viper range. The two others are specifically designed for submarine use. Both have a 40amp capacity, but are availble covering two voltage ranges. 4.8 to 9.6volts and 6.0 - 12.0 volts. These two uits also have an uprated 1.5amp BEC output, which allows you to tap into the regulated 5.0V for any of your models other features that might require a 5.0V supply. The final release is a version of the 25amp Mirror, but with programmable Braking or Forward only setup options.
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 | Conway: HMS Warrior 1860- Victoria's Ironclad Deterrent-
Warrior was a revolutionary ship and the supreme symbol of British naval might in the Victorian age. This lavishly illustrated book outlines her design, career, subsequent history and the extensive restoration programme that eventually restored the ship to her former glory. Complete with archival illustrations and photographs, specially commissioned photography, lines plans and diagrams, this is a comprehensive and elegantly produced commemorative volume of a remarkable ship.
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 | Liverpool Class Lifeboat Hull
The Liverpool twin screw class were a more powerful development of the earlier design on boat. Apart from the twin props housed in the scalloped tunnels and a slightly difference in windscreen shape, the two classes looked identical. The class continued to be built until 1954 with the final boat Chieftain being withdrawn from service in 1982. The design was superseded by the Rother class at the same time. The hull moulding is 905mm giving a scale of 1:12. A plan is not included, but this can be ordered with the hull by clicking the link below.
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 | Trumpeter: USS Arizona 1:200 scale
This is the largest USS Arizona plastic model kit available. At 1:200 scale it measures 925mm land just cries out for conversion to R/C. Based on 2010 moulding technology, the hull comes in two parts - split along the waterline to easily allow for a waterline model. The kit contains a vast array of brass etched detailing as well as a number of metal gun barrels , prop shafts and props.
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 | Shipyard Card Model: HMS Mercury 1779
Paper model icludes:
Color photos of finished model
The history of the ship and description of the model construction translated to German and English language.
14 x A3 pages of printed parts
1x A4 page of printed parts
3 x sheets of laser cut card for the hull interior framework
11x A3 pages with drawings and templates
Colour chart of painted ship after 1795
Model in two variants of colour
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 | Admiralty Electronics: 16" Gun Salvo Sound Unit:
The lastest release from Admiralty Electronics. 1" x 2.5" circuit board comes fully wired with a 2" speaker and operates on 9 to 18V input power. Can be controlled by the wired mechanical switch and a servo or an electronic switch (electronic switch not supplied). Supplied in loop mode (sound cycles until switch is released) but can be changed to momentary mode (sound plays once per switch depression). Complete instruction give full details on all options.
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 | Amati Ponce Wheel
Pounce Tool with 4 wheels: Originally designed for plan makers to trace plan shapes onto the material placed underneath the plan. However this versatile tool can also be used to make simulated rivet heads in plastic and metal shim, and even marking seams on sail material.
Comes supplied with four wheels with 1.1mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm and 2.5mm point spacing.
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 | Deans Marine: Steam Tug Seaman:
This attractive little tug that has charm in abundance is based on a full size vessel built by Cochranes of Selby in 1924 for the United Towing co. of Hull and was the first purpose built sea going tug owed by this famous company.
This range of small prototypes ships to a scale as per the larger ships in the Deans Marine range. Details and construction are similar to the rest of the models comprising of G/F hull, plasticard superstructure, cast metal & resin fittings, plus prop & shaft.
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 | Seaforth Publishing: Grand Fleet Battlecruiers
Grand Fleet Battlecruisers by Steve Blacker: The ‘ShipCraft’ series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly-detailed line drawings and scale plans. This volume follows the format of the highly successful Flower Class where the extent has been doubled to include far more illustrations of the many different designs, from the Invincible of 1906 to the Renowns of 1915, and including the hybrid ‘large light cruisers’ Courageous, Glorious and Furious.
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 | Model Boats Construction Special 2011:
A 2011 special issue of Model Boats will appeal to both experienced modellers and newcomers alike, deaturing a rich mix of key subjects. Including:
Construction techniques from top class modellers
Review of a compact Tug Tender kit from Deans Marines
Classic plan features from the archives
Model boat stability and how to acheive it
Painting advice by Model Boats Editor Paul Freshney
Which motor and prop? A practical guide.
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 | Lifecolor Acrylic Paint
We are now stocking the superb range of paints from Lifecolor. Available in three ranges. A standard high color gloss, standard flat matt and the authentic Mimetic colours range. To enhance the finish a range of thinners, thickeners, primers and cleaners are also available. Being Acrylic, the paint is simple to use, non-flammable and most importantly water soluble.
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 | Hitec Optic 6 2.4GHz
Optic 6 channel ( 2.4 GHx) Tx/RX combo with Rechargable Transmitter batteries and mains charger. . Just add your required number of servos from the servo section
With it's ground-breaking Adaptive Frequency Hopping system Hitec's Optic 6 2.4 GHz computer radio combines brilliant features with a future-proof radio link that smashes technology barriers and pummels performance limitations! Precision engineering, built-in telemetry with supremely practical safety-the list is very long.
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 | Deans Marine: MFV Vigilant
The Vigilant is based on a type of trawler and was one of the last and largest type of wooden built trawlers constructed. The design followed on from the timber built drifters of the day, but the steel built trawlers and stern trawlers coming into service replaced this type in the fishing fleets of the U.K as the larger trawlers were becoming uneconomic. This range of small prototypes ships to a scale as per the larger ships on our range Details and construction are similar to the rest of the models comprising of G/F hull, plasticard superstructure, cast metal & resin fittings, plus prop & shaft.
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 | Model Shipwright Annual 2011.
Introducing a brand new full Colour annual focussing on all facets of ‘scratchbuilt’ model shipbuilding, as well as related articles on restoration, archaeology, historical research and marine art. Twenty articles describe, explain, inform and inspire, illustrated with modelmakers’ own photographs, archival plans, prints and artworks This new publication succeeds Model Shipwright, the quarterly journal for ship model-makers which ran to 144 issues spanning 36 years. Fully international in scope, Shipwright is an essential Volume for any dedicated ship modeller or budding enthusiast.
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 | The Ship Model Builders Assistant.
Indispensable for the serious model builder, this book offers hobbyists a true understanding of the masting, rigging, and most important fittings of American clipper ships and packet ships of the Great Age of Sail. It also represents a treasury of important information for naval and social historians, sailing enthusiasts and students of Americana. Enhanced with over 270 clear, detailed drawings of ships' components, this volume gives the model builder a deep understanding of the workings of a fully rigged and appointed sailing ship.
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 | Amati: Xebec.1753 720mm 1:60
Amati have just released a new and improved version of their ever popular Xebec kit. Improvments include extra plans and a set of photographic step by step assembly instructions. There is still no English translation of the italian instructions, but the step by step images shouldn't cause the even the relative beginner an problems.
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 | Scalelink: Support Brackets, Ties & Gussets
Support Brackets, Ties & Gussets: assorted pack of various types suitable for underdeck supports and structures. Suitable for all scales depending on the size required,
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 | Caldercraft: Fineline Stainless Steel Propshafts.
These high quality propshafts consist of a 6mm o/d diameter Stainless Steel tube, an M4 threaded both ends, stainless Steel shaft, running on bronze bearings.
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 | Deans Marine: Empire Susan 1:96 scale 440mm
The Empire class tugs were of traditional design for single screw, similar to previous types such as the Warrior class with variations in design and power to cover a variety of roles. Approximately 144 were constructed of which about half were in Naval service. This classic ocean steam tug was launched in 1944 at Clelands (Successors) Ltd at Willington of the Modified Englishman class. She was powered by a triple expansion engine oil fired giving a bollard pull of 15 tons on rpm of 108 and a top speed of 12 knots on a displacment of 987 tons.
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 | Caldercraft: R/C Switch.
RC Switch. Enables an up to 24v load of no more than 5 amps to be swihched on and off. Plugs directly into your receiver. Useful for switching lights or small low drain motors.
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 | Seaforth Publishing: Allied Torpedo Boats by J Lambert & Les Brown
The ShipCraft series provides modetlers with all they need to know about a famous class or type of warship and associated model kits. This ‘Special’ has twice the extent of the standard volumes in order to give better coverage to the many torpedo boat designs used by the coastal forces of the Royal and US Navies.
The book concentrates on the types used in the greatest numbers Vosper ‘short’ MTBs in the RN and Elco PT Boats in the USN and their principal variants but there is coverage of designs by other builders, like Thornycroft and White in the UK and Higgins in the USA, and a few of the more interesting experimental craft are also illustrated. However, it is confined to torpedo boats, and the weapons and equipment they carried, the related motor gunboats being excluded for reason of space.
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 | Dover Publications: The Young sea Officer's Sheet Anchor by Darcy Lever:
Widely used among young 19th-century officers in the Royal Navy and East India Company, this now-rare volume offers clear definitions and copious illustrations of the principles of rigging and other aspects of seamanship —, tacking, use of a compass, splicing ropes, making sails, and much more. A must for ship fanciers, naval historians and of course modellers
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 | Marine Modelling Magazine: Plans & Construction Special
The brand new Marine Modelling International Plans & Construction Guide is packed with over 270 marine plans, ranging from model tugboats to unconventional models like hovercrafts and submarines.
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 | JSC: HMS Exeter
The latest release from the Polish manufacturer JSC. The components are printed onto high quality card, the exterior parts of which are printed in full colour. As will most of the JSC range, full English building instructions are included.
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 | Marine Modelling Magazine: Model Ship Fittings by James Pottinger
Having drawn up about 160 and ship and boat model plans for well over thirty years for a number of well known and authoritive model magazines the author says 'it has been especially gratifying to see many of these built to my plans by model makers around the world as evidenced by my postbag containing both photos and queries. The standard of workmanship displayed by many modelmakers belies the fact that an intimate knowledge of ships is absolutely necessary, although considerable research may have been done in the execution of the model aided by comprehensive plans. It is even more commendable when some of these builders are very much landlocked, and often have scant, or no knowledge, of naval architecture or common marine practice'
This is not intended to be a treatise describing all parts of a ship, or instructions how to build a model, many experienced model makers can be relied on to provide such information, but, with the help of some sketches and photographs, concentrates on these items which will be prominent on any model, the accurate representation of which can often make or mar the final result.
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 | Amati: MDF Display Baseboards
Decorative baseboards made in MDF with routed edge coving for decoration. MDF is very solid and stable, and can be stained, varnished or painted to your preference. There is also a significant cost saving over the finished wood baseboards, also from Amati.
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 | Back in Print: Keith Juliers The Period Ship Kit Builders manual
This is a practical manual for marine model makers who choose to build their historic model ships using a kit. Beginners and intermediate modellers are particularly catered for, but older hands will also find much of interest.
From the moment the first thought is given about making a model ship, this book takes the builder through all the various stages of the project, from kit selection through construction and rigging. It also highlights the pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Much of the myth and mystery is taken out from what many consider to be a tricky subject, and the language and terminology is simple and explanatory throughout. 100 photographs support important steps in the text and these will provide the model maker with the encouragement to go on and enjoy the construction of a wide range of period ship models.
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 | Seaforth Publishing: HMS Victory by Iain Ballantyne & Johnathan Eastland
SEVEN ships named Victory have carried the name in Royal Navy service, with the first being Sir John Hawkins' ship at the Battle of the Armada and the seventh, and current, HMS Victory having been the flagship of Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Both the first and the last have therefore saved England at a time of extreme peril. Nelson's Victory which is still in commission at Portsmouth as the flagship of the Second Sea Lord and Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command, Vice Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent, is the main subject of this forthcoming book.
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 | Seaforth Publishing: Queen Elizabeth Class Battleships
The ‘ShipCraft’ series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modelling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the ships, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit.
This volume covers the five ships of the highly successful Queen Elizabeth class, a design of fast battleship that set the benchmark for the last generation of dreadnoughts. Although they fought with distinction in WW1, all were thought valuable enough to be modernised between the wars - indeed, three were massively reconstructed, providing the modelmaker with a challenging variety of possible subjects.
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 | RB Model: Resin Cowl Vents
Well known for their beautifully made turned and etched brass fittings, RB are now branching out with a new range of cast resin cowl ventilators. These include a number of large scale oval designs, which will be of particular interest to builders of larger merchant vessels as well as classic yacht use.
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