reviewed by Timothy Dike |
| Classic Warships is back with another Warship Pictorial.
This one by Steve Wiper also features the photo research of Ron Smith of
AA-Military-Research.com.
The book covers the North Carolina Class Battleships from bow to stern
in super detail. |
| The book is divided into two sections, one covering the
North Carolina and one for the Washington. Both include some historical
data, photos, and drawings taken at various times during their careers.
The photos are excellent and many I have never seen before in print. The
photos include captions with details noted that you may have overlooked
on first glance. The photos are organized from the building of the ship
to their end. Not only are these books fascinating, they are educational,
and I learned things I didn't know about both ships. |
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There are even a number of nice color photos that will help answer some
of the color questions on these ships. The centerfold features the North
Carolina in Ms 22 in October 45. There are also color profiles showing
Washington in Ms 1, and North Carolina in Ms 12 mod and Ms 32-18D. |
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Conclusions:
 This
book is not only a valuable resource, it is an education on these ships.
Whether you are a model builder or a historian, this book belongs in your
library. Steve's books are very popular among the Naval Enthusiast crowd,
get your copy before it sells out. This book is 72 pages with about 120
photographs, 11 of those in color. There are 14 drawings of the weapons
and 4 camo design sheets. All in a 8-1/4" x 11" soft book format.
With a retail price of $17.95 US this book is an excellent value and a
great addition to your Warship reference library.
Warship Pictorial #29 North Carolina Class Battleships ISBN 0-9745687-8-3
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