|
|
Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Models & model-making > General
Model ship building does not have to be an expensive hobby. The
author takes you by the hand on a journey through one of the oldest
crafts - nowadays a hobby - and shows how you can build an end
product of fascination, history, skill and value using low-cost
materials and a minimum of tools - from 'scratch' in fact. The book
starts by explaining hull lines and hull construction methods, then
moves on to masts, yards, booms and gaffs, deck equipment and
furniture, anchors, rigging and blocks, armament and simple sail
making. Finally instruction is given to painting, mounting and
displaying the models. The author's text is packed with useful
hints and tips derived from his lifetime of modelling which,
together with the large number of detailed drawings and photographs
depicting many of the ship models in his collection, some showing
useful close-ups on details and fittings, provides a very practical
guide to the art and craft of model ship building.
The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling displays amazing, fan-built LEGO
recreations of real-life vehicles, showing off every amazing detail
with high-quality photographs. You'll love poring over dozens of
models, including Formula 1 racers, construction vehicles, ships,
trains, airplanes, and all kinds of trucks. Authors Dennis Glaasker
and Dennis Bosman share their own impressive LEGO models as well as
highlight models from builders around the world. The Art of LEGO
Scale Modeling also includes tips and tricks that describe the
design and building process.
Scenes from nature spring to life in Mike Doyle's latest curated
collection of LEGO art, Beautiful LEGO: Wild! From botanical
marvels to adorable critters such as a sea otter family made from
3,500 LEGO pieces every page is sure to delight the artist and
naturalist in all of us. Interviews with LEGO masters from around
the world give you a glimpse into the inspiration behind these
incredible works of art. Discover amazing landscapes, insects,
mythical creatures, and more, all within the enchanting pages of
Beautiful LEGO: Wild!
|
|