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Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: regiment on April 23, 2012, 07:45:59 pm

Title: books
Post by: regiment on April 23, 2012, 07:45:59 pm
had a few books given to me today should be interesting to read
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Title: Re: books
Post by: Martin (Admin) on April 23, 2012, 08:40:53 pm
I think I have that, what book is it?
Title: Re: books
Post by: regiment on April 24, 2012, 05:50:44 pm
hi martin 3 seperate books  called purnells history of the world wars  one is called warships of the first world war  the other one is called war ships of the second world war  and the 3rd one is called battle of the atlantic  ps did you enjoy alton towers      gordon
Title: Re: books
Post by: Klunk on April 24, 2012, 08:20:09 pm
i had the complete set of these books when younger. buy my mother threw them out when i left home grrrrrrr
Title: Re: books
Post by: raflaunches on April 24, 2012, 09:11:34 pm
I love any book that has a picture that makes you want to build a model of it.
I often buy books just for one picture inside its cover!
Ten years ago I bought Gunboats on the Great River which after eight years has led to the construction of the 1/32 scale HMS Gnat. As I said in my build thread research is one of my favourite parts of modelling.  The best picture books for ships I have in my collection are the Royal Navy in Focus, these have started several projects which may appear on the warship build threads in the near future. :-))
Title: Re: books
Post by: Thelegos on April 24, 2012, 10:13:58 pm
I remember this series, the illustrations were top quality!
Roger
Title: Re: books
Post by: Jonty on April 25, 2012, 06:28:25 pm
Martin

I've been meaning to ask for some time if we could have a section devoted to relevant books. It would be useful if members shared their knowledge - brief critique, publication details and so on.
Title: Re: books
Post by: Martin (Admin) on April 25, 2012, 09:17:58 pm
There did used to be one on here somewhere....

ps. Not been to Alton towers yet... after Wicksteed.   :-))
Title: Re: books
Post by: regiment on April 26, 2012, 08:44:40 am
martin what a busy life you lead