Description

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Modelling Naval Ships in Small Scales provides a wealth of practical guidance on building and painting realistic model naval ships aimed at those who are new to this hobby through to the experienced modeller.

An in-depth look at the creation of four models is included

• The Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring (Dragon)
• The pre-war aircraft carrier USS Wasp (Aoshima)
• The River-class frigate HMS Nadder (Starling Models) and
• The 'pocket battleship' Admiral Graf Spee (Academy).

With a focus on the popular kit scales of 1/700 and 1/350 in the waterline style, this book demonstrates the techniques used in building model ships, from the basic to the more complex, larger-scale models requiring many differing skills. There are chapters on the fundamentals such as building resin kits, painting and weathering, rigging and creating a water effect. It provides guidance on more advanced techniques such as the use of photo-etched parts and creating rough-water effects. Finally, it is packed with helpful tips and finishing touches, such as making flags and how to take professional-standard photographs of your completed model.

About the Author

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Mike McCabe has been building models for fifty years, with half of that time almost exclusively on model ships.  As the owner of Starling Models - a producer of resin kits - and the winner of numerous competition medals, as well as a judge at international shows, he is uniquely placed to pass on his knowledge and experience.