McCabe, Mike Modelling Naval Ships in Small Scales

The book provides a wealth of practical guidance on building and painting realistic model naval ships aimed at those who are new to this hobby through to the experienced modeller. An in-depth look at the creation of four models is included: The Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring (Dragon), the pre-war aircraft carrier USS Wasp (Aoshima), the River-class frigate HMS Nadder (Starling Models) and the "pocket" battleship' Admiral Graf Spee (Academy). With a focus on the popular kit scales of 1:700 and 1:350 in the waterline style, this book demonstrates the techniques used in building model ships, from the basic to the more complex, larger-scale models requiring many differing skills. There are chapters on the fundamentals such as building resin kits, painting and weathering, rigging and creating a water effect. It provides guidance on more advanced techniques such as the use of photo-etched parts and creating rough-water effects. Finally, it is packed with helpful tips and finishing touches, such as making flags and how to take professional-standard photographs of your completed model.

Focusing on the popular 1:700 and 1:350 waterline-style kit scales, this book shows the techniques of ship modelling, from simple to more complex, larger models requiring many different skills. There are chapters on the basics, such as building resin kits, painting and weathering, attaching rigging and recreating simple water effects. It offers instructions on more advanced techniques such as using photo-etched parts and recreating high seas. Finally, the book is packed with helpful tips and tricks, such as making flags and photographing a finished model to professional standards.