RMS Titanic has had more written about her than any other ship; but surprisingly there is little information directed at the modelmaker. This superb book contains all the information needed to build a highly accurate model; down to the tiniest details of the hull's rivets. The work is based on the author's remarkable 18-foot model; built to 1/48 scale; and specially commissioned for a traveling exhibition in North America. The book contains a mass of practical information on how to construct every part of the great liner and is equally applicable to a small; static; bread-and-butter display model as to a large working version. Profusely illustrated with close-up photographs; detailed drawings; and a large collection of photographs of the prototype itself; the book also contains a complete set of plans considered to be the most accurate yet drawn. With this mix of practical information; rare photographs; and highly detailed drawings the book will appeal to all Titanic enthusiasts as well as to ship modelers.
#282255 in Books Naval Institute Press 2004-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 2.10 x 6.50l; 2.45 #File Name: 1591140080720 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ONE OF THE FINEST TEXTBOOKS WRITTENBy David H. GambrelWithout a doubt this is one of the finest textbooks written about maritime safety. It has been said that vessel pilots are not lawyers; but this book certainly emphasizes of knowing the rules of the nautical road and obeying them. It certainly should move the conscientious helmsman from the old position of "that's what company lawyers are for" to the more responsible position of knowing the COLREGS or INLAND RULES well enough to avoid tragic mistakes. Allen's students at the University of Washington should have no trouble staying interested in his class.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It explains everything is pretty great detailBy CustomerAs someone who dabbles in the hundred ton community; and am a BM in the CG; you should buy this if the COLREGS really piss you off. And they piss all of us off. SO buy it. It explains everything is pretty great detail; and gives you a ton of reference material. Its like the BOWDITCH or JANES for Nav rules.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A Professional mariner's referenceBy D. GouldFarwell's should be on every professional mariner's bookshelf. This book is the most in depth and thorough presentation on the nautical rules and how they are interpreted that anyone has ever assembled. Filled with references to legal cases and decisions that support the reasons behind each rule; Farwells's is used by admiralty lawyers everyday. The book also traces the history of each rule; and discusses the difference inland and COLREGS rules.This book would not be recommended to a recreational boater who is looking to just learn the rules for a test. This is a thick; heavy reference that explores every nuance and detail of each rule. It is however; an excellent reference for any professional mariner who ever has command authority on board a vessel.
