Isbn: 9780887409370 - model boat building: the skipjack (schiffer book for the hobbyist) (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Menhaden steamers were double framed, heavily built offshore fishing boats in use during much of the 20th century. As the name implies, they were used to catch menhaden, a member of the herring family used for bait, oil, and fertilizer. Powered by diesel or steam hundreds of these boats fished the waters of the eastern United States, from Maine to the Gulf of Mexico. It was a huge industry employing thousands of people working. During the World Wars many menhaden steamers were pressed into service for the U.S. Navy, searching for submarines among other duties.Today these boats are gone, the plants mostly closed or torn down, and the men retired, but this new book, by boat modeler Steve Rogers, captures the memory of the boat, and allows the reader to recreate it in 1/2-inch scale, resulting in a 56-inch model. With clear drawings, plans, and step-by-step illustrated instructions, the reader moves from carving the hull master, through the authentic steps of construction, to the final painting and rigging of the boat. The result is a model that commemorates a bygone period of maritime history and reflects traditional craftmanship by the proud builder.…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Zustand: New. Num Pages: 192 pages, 390 color photos, drawings, designs. BIC Classification: WDH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 201 x 7. Weight in Grams: 400. . 1999. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. illustrated edition. 64 pages. 11.25x8.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Model Boat Building: The Skipjack (Schiffer Book for the Hobbyist) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…