Miniature Merchant Ships: A Guide to Waterline Ship Modelling in 1/1200 Scale

By John Bowen

Building 1/1200 scale ship models is a branch of ship modelling with, among other things, the advantage that a varied collection of models demonstrating, for example, changes and progress in ship design and construction can be displayed in a comparatively small space.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851776590
• ISBN13: 9780851776590
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Conway Maritime Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.7" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Miniature Merchant Ships : A Guide to Waterline Ship Modelling in 1/1200 Scale

An excellent book for the model ship builder.

Modeler's insight

For advanced modelers, this book details the construction of 1/1200 scale ship models. Items covered include tools, choice of materials, construction techniques and detailing. While the numerous plans are mostly merchant ships, two warships (HMS Hood) and a destroyer have been included for naval enthusiasts.Well worth the effort, this book will launch you on the basics of building of your 1/1200 scale fleet. You need only the time, tools, material and the patience.