Model Power Boats
Model Power Boats
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Model Power Boats by Edward W Hobbs
Originally published by Percival Marshall, probably in 1914, this is 'A Complete Manual on the Designing, Building and Running of all kinds of Model Self-propelled Boats, Steam, Petrol, and Electric' - there is also a little on clockwork motors. The sheer spread of this books coverage is considerable - amongst the 15 chapters are 'Types of Models', 'Theoretical Consideration', 'Resistance and Propulsion', 'How to Design a Model Boat', 'Construction of Hulls', 'Steam Machinery explained' followed by 4 chapters on methods of propulsion, including flash steam, 'Deck Fittings' etc., etc., all from a time when you built very largely from scratch. There really is a huge amount of information in this book's 338 pages, some of which may well be of use to full-size steam launch builders. Around 380 illustrations, split between B&W photos and line drawings.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781909358355 |
| ISBN 10 | 1909358355 |
| Title | Model Power Boats |
| Author | Edward W Hobbs |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Camden Miniature Steam Services |
| Year published | 2016-09-09 |
| Number of pages | 340 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |