Shipwreck in a Bottle

Author: Dan Berg
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781482733303
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
For many, a ship-in-a-bottle is perhaps the most recognizable classic piece of nautical decor available. This fascinating book puts a new twist on this ancient maritime art. For years shipwrecks have intrigued and fascinated everyone from treasure hunters and divers to fisherman and maritime historians. Now you can learn how to create your own unique Shipwreck-in-a-bottle maritime masterpiece. This 124 page text is heavily illustrated with hundreds of color images. Find out how easy it really is. This book details all the tricks of the trade and secrets involved in building these unique miniature vessels. Anyone interested in shipwrecks, or who loves the sea, can now have the enjoyment of crafting and displaying their own shipwreck-in-a-bottle.

Ships in Bottles

Author: Guy DeMarco
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764309991
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Five projects explained clearly, step-by-step through drawings and black-and-white and color photographs. Woven into the instructions is historical background that gives the ships and bottles greater interest and authenticity. The modeler is led slowly through the steps to create this legendary art form.

Sailing in Glass

Author: Joop van Schouten
Publisher: Brassey's
ISBN: 9780333322161
Category : Ship models
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description

Modelling Ships in Bottles

Author: Jack Needham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780589007959
Category : Ship models
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description

Ship Modeling from Stem to Stern

Author: Milton Roth
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071777253
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 293

Book Description
From a well-known model builder, here are hints, tips, and techniques gallre. Roth covers the history of ships and model-ship building; discusses plans, sizes, conversions, and methods of construction. For ship modelers who want to improve the details and appearance of their models.

Popular Science

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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.

How to Make Clipper Ship Models - A Practical Manual Dealing with Every Aspect of Clipper Ship Modelling from the Simplest Waterline Types to Fine Scale Models Fit for Exhibition Purposes

Author: Edward W. Hobbs
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528764064
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 215

Book Description
This vintage book is a comprehensive manual on the building of model clipper ships, with information on constructing everything from the simplest waterline types to fine scale models fit for exhibition. With complete, easy-to-digest instructions and detailed illustrations, this volume is ideal for novice model enthusiast, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Famous Clippers”, “Building Clipper Models”, “Making a Waterline Model”, “Making a Scenic Model”, “Modelling the Hull”, “Plank Built Hulls”, “Modelling the 'Loch Torrens'”, “The Hull Stand”, “Masts and Spars”, “Deck Fittings”, “The Standing Rigging”, “The Sails”, “The Running Rigging”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.

Extraordinary Projects for Ordinary People

Author: Instructables.com
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510720189
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 1291

Book Description
Collected in this volume is a best-of selection from Instructables, reproduced for the first time outside of the web format, retaining all of the charm and ingenuity that make Instructables such a popular destination for internet users looking for new and fun projects designed by real people in an easy-to-digest way. Hundreds of Instructables are included, ranging from practical projects like making a butcher block counter top or building solar panels to fun and unique ideas for realistic werewolf costumes or transportable camping hot tubs. The difficulty of the projects ranges from beginner on up, but all are guaranteed to raise a smile or a “Why didn’t I think of that?” Numerous full-color pictures accompany each project, detailing each step of the process along the way. It’s an invitation to try a few yourself, and once you’re done, see if you don’t have a couple of ideas to share at Instructables.com.

How to Make a Ship in a Bottle

Author: Clive Monk
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473387000
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 63

Book Description
This vintage book contains an detailed, step-by-step guide to constructing model ships in bottles. Complete with simple, clear instructions and handy, detailed illustrations, this book is ideal for those with an interest in making bottle ships, and it would make for a wonderful addition to collections of model-making literature. The chapters of this book include: “Model Building”, “The Tools”, “The Bottle”, “The Hull”, “The Rigging”, “Deck Erections and Painting”, “The Sea”, “Folding, Inserting and Erecting”, “The Finishing Touches”, “Dimple Bottle Model”, and “Four Mast Barque”. Although old, the information contained within these pages is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern reader with an interest in model ship building. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.

Build Yourself a Model Yacht

Author: W. J. Daniels
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473355893
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 119

Book Description
This vintage book is a detailed guide to the designing and building of model yachts, being a treatise on the construction, rigging, and racing of model yachts, ships and steamers. Comprehensive and profusely illustrated, this book is highly recommended for model boat enthusiasts, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “How to Build a Sharpie Hull; Setting up the Moulds and Erecting the Framework”, “Planking up the Sharpie Hull and Finishing it off”, “Marking and Cutting out the Wood for A 36 inch Round-bottomed Hull”, “Gluing up the Hull and Making the Keel”, “Carving and Finishing the Hull”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.