Naval Ship Models of World War II in 1/1250 and 1/1200 Scales: Enhancements, Conversions & Scratch Building

1/1250 and 1/200 scale models of ships originated as identification aids for the military during the First World War. Since then, collecting, enhancing, modifying, or scratch-building miniature ship models has been a popular hobby worldwide. This new book focuses on models of Second World War ships, covering Allied and Axis warships, naval airplanes, merchant conversions, and an Italian armed schooner. It provides historic and technical information, as well as practical advice on modeling them, with twenty-five chapters covering various techniques. Over 300 stunning photographs make the book irresistible to collectors, modellers, and anyone interested in the navies of the Second World War.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 160 pages
\n Publication date: 30 June 2021
\n Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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The origins of 1/1250 and 1/200 scale models can be traced back to the early 1900s, when they were first used as identification aids by the military during World War I. As peace returned, manufacturers shifted their focus towards collectors, and since then, the acquisition, enhancement, modification, or scratch-building of miniature ship models has become an immensely popular hobby worldwide. This new book specifically concentrates on models of Second World War ships, which are undoubtedly the most sought-after subjects among miniature model collectors. The author, himself a renowned modeller, addresses various practical concerns that may arise for collectors who wish to enhance, convert, or modify their models, or even create scratch-built versions of ships that are not commercially available. The book encompasses a wide range of vessels, including Allied and Axis warships, naval airplanes, merchant conversions, and even an Italian armed schooner. It provides historical and technical information on the ships represented, along with practical advice on modeling them. This advice is extensive, with twenty-five chapters covering various techniques, from initial production methods such as spin casting, silicon mould casting, resin casting, die-casting, plastic mould injection, and 3D printing to techniques for enhancing and modifying models and eventually researching and scratch-building uncommon ships or types. The focus of the book is always on specific vessels, and the vast array covered by the author creates a fascinating panorama of the ships that fought across the world's oceans during that era. The combination of intriguing background and historical information, coupled with detailed practical information and more than 300 stunning photographs, makes this book irresistible to collectors and modellers alike. In fact, it is a must-have resource for anyone with an interest in naval history and miniature modeling.

\n Weight: 798g\n
Dimension: 253 x 197 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526793911\n \n