Making Model Steam Boats

A practical guide that provides everything you need to design, build and sail your own steam launch.Aimed at model engineers from beginners to more advanced.Includes step-by-step instructions for three model boat projects.Packed with information on calculations and fundamentals of boat design; boiler design considerations; sailing and recovery tips.Superbly illustrated with 275 colour photographs and detailed drawings.

About the author

Stephen Bodiley has a long-held interest in machining, modelling, and making things, but also a desire to share knowledge and help others learn. This knowledge-sharing extends to a website he has run for many years, helping others to acquire workshop skills, and providing free plans and advice. Stephen is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with the IMechE.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Bodiley
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2022
• EAN: 9780719841316
• ISBN: 978-0-7198-4131-6
• Dimensions: 189 mm x 246 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 679 g
• Illustrations: Raster, farbig
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Model-making; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Models, Carving & modelling, moulding & casting, Carving and modelling, moulding and casting