Ages 10-14 (with some parental assistance)
by Raymond F. Yates.
Here's a real treat! This book offers the ideal opportunity for father and son (or daughter) to undertake a first project that can bring a lifetime of mutual pleasure. These were the days when there were no hobby shops to speak of and certainly no plastic kits! If you wanted to build a model you built it from scratch. This book will show the family how to build model power boats, from the simplest rubber-band powered skiff to more advanced electric launches and even steam powered vessels! Believe it or not, there are instructions on how to build your own working steam power plant, with the boiler, the burner and even the engine! What a great opportunity for some real parent and child bonding! First published in 1920. Many illustrations.
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