Secrets of Ships in Bottles by Peter Thorne. This book explains in clearly illustrated easy to follow steps the intriguing techniques of placing a model ship inside a bottle. First published in 1960 and considered a maritime modelling classic, it has now been completely updated with new chapters, including one covering the making of a model of the famous Kon-Tiki raft sailed by Thor Heyerdahl. Chapters are; The bottle Uses of a drawing Preparing the hull Deck fittings Making the masts Deckhouses and lifeboats The rigging Laying out the sails Finishing the model A ship in a globe Making the Kon-Tiki raft Putting the raft into the bottle Carving a fish Making the base

Softcover, 150mm x 210mm, 132 pages, b+w photos and drawings, brand new. Check out my other listings for more books. Im happy to combine postage where possible. Pickup is at Seddon.