Glasgow Museum the Ship Models: A History and Complete Illustrated Catalogue
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This publication will be the first full catalog of Glasgow Museums' internationally important collection of ship models. Almost all of the 676 models, which range from elegant cruise liners to humble Clyde puffers, and from simple half-hull design models to magnificent display models, were produced by Clyde shipyards or Glasgow-based ship owners. It is the representation of models from such a distinct geographical area, together with the quality of the models, which makes this collection so exceptional. As well as general chapters about the collection, each of the 676 models have a description and color photograph. Some of the most famous ships launched on the Clyde are represented, such as RMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Hood, as well models of historically significant vessels such as the first European passenger steamer Comet and the world's first commercial turbine-powered vessel King Edward. A stunning collection of photographs complements newly researched and in-depth chapters. The book will give readers worldwide a chance to see images of the models, a sense of the breadth and importance of the collection and a deepened understanding of the whole history of the ship. Review: Gorgeous book. Worth it even if the binding cracks - This book is crammed with beautiful photos of incredible models. I wanted it for its content, and that is perfect. The paper and coatings used mean the pages are heavier than this type of binding can really handle. Even if it arrives perfect, standing upright on a shelf will cause the binding to fail. The solution is to lay the book flat when in storage. Ideally, such a heavy tome should have been given a sewn binding, and a cloth bound cover. I love my copy as it is though. As I say, I wanted it for the contents, which are awesome. Any model builder or lover of model artistry and maritime history would love this book. Review: Fabulously detailed ship model catalogue. - The recent spate of ship model catalogues from various museums during the last decade are wonderfully beautiful and detailed. This one now takes its rightful place among the catalogues of this under appreciated art form. I can only hope other museums will publish similar summaries of their precious collections for all of us to appreciate.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 62 Reviews |
K**B
Gorgeous book. Worth it even if the binding cracks
This book is crammed with beautiful photos of incredible models. I wanted it for its content, and that is perfect. The paper and coatings used mean the pages are heavier than this type of binding can really handle. Even if it arrives perfect, standing upright on a shelf will cause the binding to fail. The solution is to lay the book flat when in storage. Ideally, such a heavy tome should have been given a sewn binding, and a cloth bound cover. I love my copy as it is though. As I say, I wanted it for the contents, which are awesome. Any model builder or lover of model artistry and maritime history would love this book.
K**M
Fabulously detailed ship model catalogue.
The recent spate of ship model catalogues from various museums during the last decade are wonderfully beautiful and detailed. This one now takes its rightful place among the catalogues of this under appreciated art form. I can only hope other museums will publish similar summaries of their precious collections for all of us to appreciate.
E**S
A perfect gift!
A lovely book! Full of illustrations and so much info! The perfect gift for the studious.
A**S
Superb Book.
Superb Book.
T**E
Damage upon arrival
The dust jacket of the book arrived with a tear and wrinkled. It’s obvious someone dropped the book. This is going to be a gift and I am embarrassed to present it in such condition. Good thing it’s a beautiful book for an aficionado that is my brother!
G**O
Le forme
Sono un modellista Navale e mi interessa conoscere tutti i tipi di modelli esposti nei musei
L**Y
Superbly put together
Whilst the price may seem high - this is a specialist substantial book showing superb ship builder models. If you appreciate museum quality ship models and cannot get to Glasgow or Greenwich, this is for you (and me)
M**B
Histoire et catalogue photo exhaustif des modèles navals du Glasgow Museum
Petit commentaire rapide après première lecture. Livre de belle fabrication divisé en deux parties d'importance a peu près équivalente ( + 150 pages chaque) La première traite de l'utilisation des modèles de navires dans la construction navale (représentation / plan en 3D / Plan de bordage non développable) et de leurs constructeurs (les modélistes). Petit passage (trop limité à mon goût) sur les modèles destinés aux tests hydrodynamiques. La seconde reprend le catalogue photographique intégral des modèles du musées ( + 150 pages + de 650 modèles). Chaque photographie comporte une notice qui demeure succincte. Il s'agit d'une sorte de bible sur le sujet (mais limité à un musée limité lui-même aux constructions sur le Clyde) Pourquoi pas 5 étoiles ? on aurait préféré des notices plus développées et plus didactiques. Certaines maquettes auraient mérité des photos supplémentaires. Par ailleurs (mais les auteurs n'y peuvent rien) les modèles antérieurs à 1850 sont peu nombreux ; idem pour les grands navires militaires. Enfin, beaucoup de modèles sont des demi-coques de navires sans grand intérêt et dont le rendu en illustration est... assez plat. Ces "défauts" sont la simple contrepartie de l'exhaustivité. Néanmoins, un bon et bel ouvrage pour passionnés.
C**K
Colour Catalog of Glasgow Museum's 676 Ship models
372 colour pages, 295mm (w) x 285mm (h), The full ships and close up detailing are all well photographed. Relatively text rich first 147 pages, photography there being more general including some of contemporary workshops. Then 220 pages of the catalog itself, most pages showing 3-4 full sized models, recto and verso. Some single models or pairs are shown over 2 full pages, centrefold style. A delight to browse. More than a mere coffee table decoration, it delves into the links between the Clyde dockyards, its builders, the museum and modelling. There are 4 sides of foot notes at the end and 9 sides of index. Chapters: 1. Models in shipbuilding 2. Professional modelmaking 3. Amateur models 4. Ship models and exhibitions 5. Building the collection Then the catalog The collection is of ships from 1727 4th Rates and frigates, Navy Board Model style, to modern container ships and dredgers. Where they have an exhibition history, it is detailed. There is a list of model exhibitions from 1840-1969 at the start of the catalog. The ships themselves have details of their fates, where they are known. This hefty tome makes a memorable present for anyone interested who has room to keep this. It has alot to please all tastes: Historian, Glasgow local, professional, artist, modeller or lay afficionado. Only perhaps the National Maritime museum Catalog can rival it as a beautiful book in the genre, but even that hardly surpasses this. RECOMMENDED
R**N
Spot on book
Very good and well illustrated book, a little upset it is now sold with 30% off direct from the publishers, sort of spoilt it ! How ever, a great book and recommended.
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