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Hornblower'S Ships: Their History And Their Models
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Tv'S Dramatization Of C.S. Forester'S Hornblower Stories Was One Of The Most Expensive Series Ever Made For Television. Much Of The $30 Million Budget Went Into The Lavish Special Effects Used To Recreate The Epic Sea Battles Featuring A Fleet Of Eleven Specially Commissioned, Fully Working, Scale Models. The Models Included Such Famous Fictitious Vessels As The Frigate Indefatigable (A Fullscale Sailing Replica Was Used When Filming The Onboard Deck Scenes); Hornblowers'S First Ship, The Justinian, And The Baltic Trader, Julia. Hornblower'S Ships Tells The Story Behind The Creation Of These Models Through The Research, Planning, Design, And Construction By Author And Professional Modelmaker Martin Saville, Who Managed The Entire Project From Petrozavodsk In Russia Where The Models Were Built, To The Huge Tank At Pinewood Film Studios In London. Over 100 Models Sequences Were Shot For The First Four Hornblower Programs. The Book Offers Revealing Full Insight On The Production And Photographic Techniques Used In The Painstakin Filming Process. Each Shot Took Three To Four Hours To Set Up And Film To Ensure That The Wind, Waves, And Sea Apeared Realistic When The Rigging And Remote Control Miniature Cannons Functioned Correctly. The Book Also Includes A Full Reference Section Detailing The Ship Types, Full Specifications, Historical Precedents And Fictional Role Of The Series' Vessels, As Well As Scale Plans Of The Vessels That Will Delight Both Ship Enthusiasts And Ship Model Builders.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hornblower's Ships'? A: 'Hornblower's Ships' focuses on the history and creation of scale models used in the television adaptation of C.S. Forester's Hornblower stories, detailing the research, planning, and construction processes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Hornblower's Ships' is Martin Saville, a professional modelmaker who managed the entire project of creating the models for the TV series.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: 'Hornblower's Ships' is listed as a used book in good condition, meaning it may show some signs of wear but remains fully functional and readable.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Hornblower's Ships' contains 128 pages, providing a concise yet detailed exploration of the ship models and their significance in the series.
- Q: What kind of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Hornblower's Ships' published? A: 'Hornblower's Ships' was published on January 1, 2002, and has since been a valuable resource for fans of the series and ship modeling.
- Q: What additional information is included in the book? A: The book includes a full reference section detailing ship types, specifications, historical precedents, and scale plans, catering to both ship enthusiasts and model builders.
- Q: What are some features of the models discussed in the book? A: The models discussed in 'Hornblower's Ships' include fully working scale replicas of famous fictional vessels, such as the frigate Indefatigable and The Justinian.
- Q: Is this book suitable for ship model builders? A: 'Hornblower's Ships' is suitable for ship model builders as it offers insights into production techniques and detailed plans of the vessels.
- Q: What makes 'Hornblower's Ships' a unique read? A: 'Hornblower's Ships' is unique due to its behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous process of creating scale models for a high-budget television series, providing insights not commonly found in typical history or model building books.