THE MODEL SHIPBUILDER'S MANUAL OF FITTINGS AND GUNS by CAPTAIN A. P. ISARD With a foreword by PERCIVAL MARSHALL

Modelling: Fittings and guns.

The Model Shipbuilder's Manual: A.P. Isard

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THE MODEL SHIPBUILDER'S MANUAL OF FITTINGS AND GUNS

by
CAPTAIN A. P. ISARD

With a foreword by PERCIVAL MARSHALL

First published August 1939 by Faber & FaberLtd., London

THE MODEL SHIPBUILDER'S MANUAL OF FITTINGS AND GUNS
by
CAPTAIN A. P. ISARD

With a foreword by PERCIVAL MARSHALL

JACKET BLURB

This is an invaluable work of reference both for the practical maker of model ships and for those who are interested in naval history and the development of ships' armaments. Every kind of deck fitting, for all kinds of craft, both sail and steam, is included, as well as some of the more conspicuous internal fittings. The items are arranged alphabetically: each is illustrated with working drawings and sketches and fully described, and practical instructions for its manufacture are given. The opening chapters deal with the model dockyard and workshop, and are a mine of information essential to the practical model-maker.

The second part of the book has a definitely historical value, besides illustrating and giving practical instructions for the construction of various model ship's weapons of all periods. It is the story of the development of naval armaments from the inception of explosives to cordite.
Captain Isard is a regular contributor to Marine Models, and Mr. Percival Marshall is the editor of The Model Engineer.

With over two hundred illustrations.

This is an invaluable work of reference both for the practical maker of model ships and for those who are interested in naval history and the development of ships' armaments. Every kind of deck fitting, for all kinds of craft, both sail and steam, is included, as well as some of the more conspicuous internal fittings.

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Lightly faded blue cloth with gilt titles and anchor decoration to the spine. Corners still sharp; some light shelf bumping to top and bottom of the spine. Page block is sound and bottom edges are rough cut but pages are clean and bright. Condition VERY GOOD.

Dust wrapper is not price clipped; lightly torn and chipped but has little loss overall and is in a sleeve. Probably condition is about GOOD PLUS.

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Weight wrapped <820 gms.

CONTENTS

Foreword by Percival Marshall
Author's Foreword

PART 1

Preliminary

Tools, Moulds, and Jigs

Electrolysis

Materials, Finishing, and Polishing

The A.B.C. of Ship and Steamer Fittings

Appendix

PART 2

Early History

The Carronade

The Truck and Long Gun

Elementary Theory, Data, General Development

Heavy Gun Mountings

Typical Weapons

Torpedoes and Tubes

Model Arsenals and Exhibitions

Appendix I. General Specification of a Working odel of a 56-foot Admiralty Steam Pinnaceof 1894
Appendix II. Model of a56-pounder Muzzle-Loading Cannon of 1838
Gloswsary of Nautical Terms
Index

ILLUSTRATIONS

I. A working model of a 56-foot Admiralty Steam Pinnace of 1894
II. Welin-Maclachlan Gravity Davits
III. Model of a 56-pounder Cannon of 1838

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