Finishing Scale Ship Models

Contains the fruits of a lifetime's practical modelling experience Well-known author of highly popular books Profusely illustrated in both colour and black and white It is the painting and the fine detailing on a scale model that can separate the good from the 'also ran'; and it is probably the most difficult aspect of ship modelling to excel at. This new manual will, therefore, come as a godsend for all those struggling with some final, intricate component on their model ship. The book is divided into two parts. The first deals with the painting of models and outlines techniques for both wood and plastic, where the author starts by describing all the equipment needed and then looks at the different approaches needed for hulls and superstructures, decks and fittings. The preparation of surfaces and the application of sealing and priming coats are dealt with; brushwork, spraying and air-brushing are explained and the place for varnishes discussed. The second part of the book reveals how to make all the fittings for models, ranging from safety equipment such as lifeboats, life rafts and carley floats, to deck machinery like winches and windlasses, ventilators and tank vents.Whether you are aspiring to competition status or at the early stage of your modelling career, this new manual has a wealth of practical information which will help transform your model; it should find a place on every modeller's workbench. TOM GORMAN has been a professional ship modeller since his retirement from the marine engineering industry in 1983. He is a frequent contributor to magazines in the US and UK and his two previous books - Working Scale Model Merchant Ships and Scale Model Ship Propulsion - have received the highest plaudits.