Description: Welcome. This auction is for a hardcover copy of "THE MASTER SCRATCH BUILDERS: THEIR AIRCRAFT MODELS AND TECHNIQUES" general editor John Alcorn. Published by Schiffer Books 1999, no stated edition but believed to be First Edition, Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.75 x 11.5 inches, 168pp, illustrated. This book examines aircraft models by 20 outstanding practitioners from around the world, and provides detailed coverage of their often widely varying techniques. Each includes color photos of the featured model, plus numerous detail construction illustrations. Other chapters explain advanced finishing technique, vacuforming, model subject research, and tools/supplies/materials required. While emphasis is upon aircraft from the two World Wars, the 20s & 30s are also represented by military, commercial, civil and racing aircraft. This is not only a book of surpassing visual excitement for the aviation/modelling enthusiast, but an invaluable technique resource. Overall book condition is Near Excellent, almost like new, appears unread, solid spine, no loose or torn pages, unmarked, clean and bright. The Dust Jacket is NOT price-clipped ($39.95), free from tears, encased in a newer Brodart style mylar book cover and in Near Excellent condition too. NOT ex-library or marked Book Club. As with all of my listings- No “Stock Photos” used… ever! The book shown is the book you get! A beautiful and invaluable technique resource volume.>>> I SHIP AT ACTUAL COST <<< I will be happy to combine shipping and offer a substantial discount for multiple book purchases, usually $1.50 or less for each additional title (heavy books maybe slightly more). Every book is carefully wrapped for shipment using quality recycled packing materials to help keep the planet GREEN. USPS Delivery Confirmation Tracking is included FREE with all domestic orders at no addition cost Most orders are shipped within 24-hours of payment. All book orders are shipped using Media Mail to save YOU money. However, if the 8-10 days transit is too long, Priority Mail can be requested at cost. As always, I return positive feedback as soon as it is received. Be sure to look at the other MILITARY, RARE, UNIQUE & SIGNED titles I have available for auction. Thanks for looking... Good Luck and Happy Bidding!!!
Price: 21.5 USD
Location: Bend, Oregon
End Time: 2025-02-01T17:31:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.88 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Publication Year: 1999
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: THE MASTER SCRATCH BUILDERS: THEIR AIRCRAFT MODELS AND TECHNIQUES
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Author: John Alcorn
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: Aviation, Engineering & Technology, Transportation, Crafts & Hobbies
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Topic: Aircraft, Airplanes, Model Building
Edition: First Edition
Number of Pages: 168