Model Boat Building Made Simple
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.91 (956 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0887403883 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In Model Boat Building Made Simple, Steve shares his techniques with the reader. There is a talent that borders on art in creating a wooden hull from straight pieces of lumber. Through his work he demonstrates an appreciation for the design and construction of these boats, plus a gentle nostalgia for the times that they represent. The materials needed can be bought at hobby shops, lumber yards, and hardware stores, and the tools are basic. Many old workboats still exist today, though in this age of fiberglass they are an endangered species. Steve Rogers keeps the art alive in miniature, with his beautiful models of these old wood boats. A profes
"Model Boat Building Made Simple" according to Seafearer. This is a truly excellent book showing how to build a simple rowing dory. The method used to demonstrate the construction of the boat is by colour pictures and colour diagrams. All details for every stage of the construction are shown. The end result is a model built using the same construction methods as the full scale boat. (a boat in miniature rather than a model). This is the ideal approach for these and similar craft and produces a very satisfying fully detailed model. Slightly more complex motor and sailing craft are also outlined. This book is e. "Fun little book , beautiful pictures & illustrations" according to Harry Helmen. This is a great book for the model boat builder. Step by step instructions with great color pictures at each step. The model is built just as the full sized version. I have built several of these skiffs. Each one came out very nicely. They are easy to modify to the individual modelers needs. All you need is some good clear white pine or white cedar and a small table saw to make your "lumber" for the boat. Most of it is simply Fun little book , beautiful pictures & illustrations This is a great book for the model boat builder. Step by step instructions with great color pictures at each step. The model is built just as the full sized version. I have built several of these skiffs. Each one came out very nicely. They are easy to modify to the individual modelers needs. All you need is some good clear white pine or white cedar and a small table saw to make your "lumber" for the boat. Most of it is simply 3/32" by 1/2" strips. You glue them together with Titebond or Elmers, clamp them with clothes pins then wipe all the excess away. /Fun little book , beautiful pictures & illustrations This is a great book for the model boat builder. Step by step instructions with great color pictures at each step. The model is built just as the full sized version. I have built several of these skiffs. Each one came out very nicely. They are easy to modify to the individual modelers needs. All you need is some good clear white pine or white cedar and a small table saw to make your "lumber" for the boat. Most of it is simply 3/32" by 1/2" strips. You glue them together with Titebond or Elmers, clamp them with clothes pins then wipe all the excess away. 2" by 1/2" strips. You glue them together with Titebond or Elmers, clamp them with clothes pins then wipe all the excess away. Excellent how-to for the beginner or moderately experienced Excellent how-to book documents the construction of this elegant work boat model. Liberal use of photographs in addition to clearly and handsomly drawn plans, provide insight into how the work should look as it progresses - very important for the less experienced reader. Careful explanation of the finishing work allows the builder to reproduce the realistic 'dirty' look of this elegant old-time work boat. The reviewer was so pleased with the result that he multiplied everything by 12 and built the same boat again full size. Experienced or green you wil