Ship models in miniature

by Donald McNarry

Book Overview

The contents of this book describe and illustrate over 60 miniature ship models built by the author, covering ships from 700 B.C to the late 1960s. The types of models include mercantile and naval... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275224902
• ISBN13: 9780275224905
• Release Date: January 1975
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The Ultimate Ship Modeller

This is not a book on how to build ship models. Instead, it is a detailed look at the art of modelling from the perspective of a true master - Donald McNarry, Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, builder of the most detailed and realistic ship models ever seen in miniature scale. McNarry puts as much detail into a 1:1200 scale model as most builder's models have in 1:48 scale.McNarry's idea of a proper model in 1:1200 scale is that decks should be planked to scale, rigging should be laid up to scale with the right number of strands, etc. His models are so finely detailed that they sometimes literally have to be examined under a microscope to really appreciate his workmanship.This is not a book for those with shaky self esteem. None of us will ever have any hope of matching McNarry as a modeller, but I personally found it an inspiration to strive for my best.