About This Book
A practical manual aimed at young modelers that explains basic principles of flotation and hull design, then gives step-by-step construction methods for simple unpowered and powered models. Chapters cover steam and electric propulsion, plans for an electric launch, a steam launch, a lake freighter, a submarine chaser, and a two-foot yacht, plus fittings, model steam-engine design, a floating dry dock, and operation of flash-steam plants. Numerous illustrations and photographs accompany guidance on materials, tools, construction techniques, and the operation and trimming of sailing yachts and powerboats.
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