Large Scale Warship Models

From Kits to Scratch Building

Kerry Jang

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Seaforth Publishing
01 May 2019

Military & naval ships; Carving & modelling, moulding & casting

The majority of warship modellers work in smaller scales, most often based on plastic or resin kits. Many of these harbour ambitions to tackle something larger and more demanding, but are daunted by the challenge. The aim of this book is to persuade them that it not as difficult as it may seem, that they already possess the basic skills required, and that they can acquire any necessary new knowledge as they proceed.

The discussion focuses on the journey from conventional plastic kits to questions of deciding on a subject; choosing a kit, semi-kit or build from scratch; what conventional kit building skills transfer - and how these conventional skills such as painting techniques and an eye for detail can be brought to large scale model building so that scale fidelity is not sacrificed but enhanced. Novel requirements like research, obtaining plans and sourcing material or fittings are all covered.

The second part describes building methods, including the latest techniques like casting fittings in resin, and applies to both static and radio-controlled working models. All the colour photos were taken specifically to illustrate the points made in each chapter, so the book demonstrates as well as describes. It concludes with a gallery of superb models intended to inspire the would-be large scale warship modeller to take the plunge.

AUTHOR: Kerry Jang teaches at a Canadian university and is the author of numerous academic books and papers, but in his spare time he has developed his ship modelling skills to professional standards.

200 illustrations

By: Kerry Jang
Imprint: Seaforth Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 186mm,
ISBN: 9781526730961
ISBN 10: 1526730960
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 May 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

KERRY JANG teaches at a Canadian university and is the author of numerous academic books and papers, but in his spare time he has developed his ship modelling skills to professional standards.

Reviews for Large Scale Warship Models: From Kits to Scratch Building

For anyone who is considering starting a model warship from scratch or even building that kit that has lain in the attic for years waiting for the right moment to start it, this book contains a wealth of useful information. Lang gives examples of reference sources, kit and accessory makers in a variety of scales together with the materials, tools, glues and paints needed to give the most realistic and effective finish and then takes the reader on a journey through construction that is beautifully illustrated with colour photographs . If you are thinking about a model warship that will portray its subject in considerable detail, this is the book for you and [we] thoroughly recommend it. The Australian Naval Institute