Modelling Naval Ships in Small Scales

by Mike McCabe

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785008504
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

1 Where Do I Start? 8

2 Tools and Equipment 17

3 First Steps: Building a Plastic Kit out of the Box 25

4 Taking it Further: improving a Plastic Kit 37

5 Starting with Resin 52

6 Building a Resin Model Kit 57

7 Painting and Weathering 67

8 Masts and Rigging 86

9 Water Bases 95

10 Advanced Building: Admiral Graf Spee 110

11 Display and Photography 135

Index 142