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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.8201314
EAN num: 9780615166957
ISBN number: 0615166954
Label: Get Your Boats Wet Publishing
Manufacturer: Get Your Boats Wet Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 104
Printing Date: October 03, 2007
Publishing house: Get Your Boats Wet Publishing
Sale Popularity Level: 428385
Studio: Get Your Boats Wet Publishing
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The classic mahogany runabout is a universally popular modeling subject, but many newcomers to the modeling hobby are apprehensive about completing a build. Will they be able to fit the planks perfectly? And how about the glass-smooth clear finish, which tolerates no mistakes in woodwork or polishing? It's really not so hard, just follow the steps outlined here Model boat buff Patrick Matthews covers the entire process, from choosing a project from one of the many available kits, through building and finishing a mahogany marvel-- even the basics of Radio Control are covered. Additional suggestions are included for simple but effective customizations, as well as a gallery of models from some real masters of the craft-- temptation and encouragement for the modeler to stretch further yet. Patrick Matthews shares his enthusiasm for model boats through contributions to Ships in Scale magazine, where he covers Radio Control scale model boats. In his spare time, Patrick is an automotive engineer in Detroit.
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For anyone who is attempting a mahogany remote control boat, this book is an essential. It is extremely informative and enjoyable to read. You will learn all kinds of tips and tricks to achieving perfection with your model. Although they are grey and white, there are plenty of pictures in the book that are clear and show exactly how things are done. There are also great tips for customizing your model and doing a few things differently from the instructions. The book mainly focuses on the Dumas Racing Runabout but I am building an old "Sterling" model and I still learned a lot from this book. BUY THIS BOOK. It will save you time and money in the long run, and it's a pleasure to read.
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No one should start to build their very first scale boat model without this book on their workbench. Pat, a master builder, gives step-by-step guidance so that even the beginning modeler will complete a miniature masterpiece that will be the talk of the pond.
I wish this book was available when I built my very first boat; many of the issues that slowed it's construction are addressed. The number and quality of the photos illustrating the narrative are first-rate.
A must-have book.
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As a model R/C Boat hobbyist, I found this book very rewarding. Lots of great ideas, photos, and valuable tips for building your very own Chris Craft mahogany boat with perfect results.
Great job Pat! Thank you.
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If you have been ambivalent about building one of those gorgeous Dumas mahogany models but were afraid to jump in this book will allay your fears. It is filled with lots of step by step details, photographs, and line drawings. It also has photos of some of the most incredibly detailed mahogany boat models by the masters of the craft.
This book will be at my side when I build my mahogany Chris~Craft!
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