Power Model Boats by Vic Smeed

Power Model Boats

by Vic Smeed

The Model Aeronautical Press, 1959, black and white photographs, illustrations, hardcover, dust-jacket

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, age-toned end-papers, dust-jacket shows some edge and shelf wear, some rubbing and bumping to edges, covers and corners, small chips, tears and some creasing, some repairs, price-clipped (see photographs)

"Power Model Boats attempts to guide the enthusiast happily through the pitfalls of his progress.  Within its covers will be found a wealth of information on all forms of hull construction; materials in common use; suitable tools; the different types of motor and their best employment; simple approach to radio control; boat fittings; couplings; shafts and propellers; superstructures; painting and finishing; unorthodox models, including submarines; and a valuable selection of "do's and don't"."