Protected Cruiser Varyag

In-depth look the Imperial Russian cruiser Varyag, famed for her crew's heroic defiance during the Russo-Japanese War, including design and construction notes, technical characteristics, data tables, machinery, propulsion, armament and operational history. Excellent visual guide to the ship from all aspects, looking at colour schemes, ship's boats, weapons, masts and fittings. Amply illustrated with 82 excellent computer generated colour graphic images, this volume also includes two double-sided bonus pull-outs: a colour poster and scale plans. The plans represent the ship's 1901 configuration, with bow, stern, port and starboard profiles in both 1/350 and 1/700 scales, along with 1/100 scale gun and 1/200 scale boat drawings, plus a detailed oblique view.About the SeriesThis brand-new series focuses on the construction of famous ships¿ battleships, carriers, cruisers, and submarines. With ground-breaking 3D imagery, each corner, angle, and dimension of the ship is viewable. With various close-up views, and each 3D image based on actual technical scale drawings and photographs, this makes an exceptional reference tool. Information on the design, development and combat history of each vessel is also included, as well as numerous photographs and 1/350th scale drawings.