by Tracy White » Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:03 am
I wish I could remember the publisher or authors (although they were eastern european). I saw a new book on North Carolina today, titled something to the affect of "North Carolina 3D." I woul dpass this book by unless you are offered one very cheaply as it offers inaccurate renderings of the ship (few photos, mostly digital renderings) and inaccurate information.
I'm not a North Carolina expert but I helped Ron Smith research her for a couple of projects, so I'm no newbie either. I didn't feel like spending money on the thing so I can't give you a page-by-page breakdown, but I noted several mistakes in the renderings in areas such as watertight hatches, portholes, and general ship fittings such as acetylene bottles and vent openings.
I tried to find the book online to give the exact title but have thus far failed... if anyhone knows which book I speak of, I'd appreciate it.
I wish I could remember the publisher or authors (although they were eastern european). I saw a new book on North Carolina today, titled something to the affect of "North Carolina 3D." I woul dpass this book by unless you are offered one very cheaply as it offers inaccurate renderings of the ship (few photos, mostly digital renderings) and inaccurate information.
I'm not a North Carolina expert but I helped Ron Smith research her for a couple of projects, so I'm no newbie either. I didn't feel like spending money on the thing so I can't give you a page-by-page breakdown, but I noted several mistakes in the renderings in areas such as watertight hatches, portholes, and general ship fittings such as acetylene bottles and vent openings.
I tried to find the book online to give the exact title but have thus far failed... if anyhone knows which book I speak of, I'd appreciate it.