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Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: RoyP on October 09, 2008, 07:01:03 pm

Title: Book?
Post by: RoyP on October 09, 2008, 07:01:03 pm

I have a birthday coming up and as I am very new to boat modelling would appreciate any advice on a book or DVD that may be of help, perhaps the mysteries of fitting Radio, type of craft interested in is working boats.

Thanks,
Roy.

Title: Re: Book?
Post by: dougal99 on October 09, 2008, 07:18:42 pm

Try

The Complete Marine Radio Control Manual by the late Hugh Bright ( I believe it has recently been updated bya third party) Chatham Publishing ISBN 1-86176-087-6. I found this very useful when I was starting out.

Scale Model Boats by JohnCox ISBN 1-900371-09-X

Radio Control in Model Boats by John Cundell ISBN 1-85486-142-5

The Tug Boat Book by Chris Jackson (a series of revies of Tug Kits) ISBN 1-900371-13-8

Working Scale Model Merchant Ships by Tom Gorman ISBN 1-86176-009-4

All contain useful information. I'm sure others will recommend alternatives

Have a great Birthday

HTH

Doug

Title: Re: Book?
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 09, 2008, 07:43:23 pm

All the books Doug has quoted are good and well worth getting. Reading one or more of these will really make things easier for you.

Colin

Title: Re: Book?
Post by: RoyP on October 09, 2008, 08:43:36 pm

Thanks Gents, all on my Birthday and by the length of list my Christmas list  ok2.

Roy

Title: Re: Book?
Post by: rem2007 on October 09, 2008, 10:25:38 pm

I second this one,

Radio Control in Model Boats by John Cundell ISBN 1-85486-142-5


and a pad of paper and pen when you visit the nearest pond or club, I made many new friends and learned more by seeing first hand alot of what you'll need to know. Better yet, attend the International Modelboat Show in Warwick.