Boatbuilding


Book Description

This book serves as a workshop handbook; giving detailed instructions on how to go about each part of a job building a boat and its proper sequence, as well as what must be looked forward to, while performing a given operation. The advantages and disadvantages of each type of construction suitable for amateurs will be described.




Ship Construction


Book Description

Ship Construction is a comprehensive text for students of naval architecture, ship building and construction, and for professional Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Covers the complete ship construction process including the development of ship types, materials and strengths of ships, welding and cutting, shipyard practice, ship structure and outfitting, All the latest developments in technology and shipyard methods, including a new chapter on computer-aided design and manufacture, Essential for students and professionals, particularly those working in shipyards, supervising ship construction, conversion and maintenance. Book jacket.




Building & Detailing Scale Model Ships


Book Description

Shows how to turn an average ship model into a highly detailed masterpiece. Provides hundreds of simple techniques for building, detailing, scratchbuilding, and modifying scale model ships. Includes hundreds of close-up photographs and tips on scratchbuilding detailed parts, seam removal, weathering, and much more. By Mike Ashey. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 112 pgs.; 240 bandw and 32 color photos; softcover.







Boatbuilding with Aluminum 2E (PB)


Book Description

Make your boat dreams come true with aluminum Aluminum is the ideal boatbuilding material--light, economical, maintenance-free, and easy to work with. This second edition offers you everything you need to know about working with this material, from welding to fitting out and painting.




Ship Modeling Simplified


Book Description

Tells how to select a kit and set up a model making workplace, demonstrates the techniques for building the hull, masts, and rigging, and shows how to add the finishing touches.




A Practical Guide to Wooden Boat and Ship Building / Ein Praxisführer Zum Selbstbau Von Hölzernen Booten und Schiffen


Book Description

Dieses sehr detaillierte und vollständig bebilderte Buch aus dem Jahr 1918 diente dazu, Laien den Bau von kleinen und mittleren hölzernen Booten und Schiffen zu ermöglichen. Auch heute noch ist es eine einzigartige Informationsquelle für Selbstbauer und Besitzer hölzerner Boote.




Basics of Ship Modeling


Book Description

Covers the basics of building ships from kits. This skill-building how-to book offers you step-by-step photo instructions covering basic assembly of hulls, superstructures, guns, railings, anchors, and more. Also includes information on detailing and painting.