{"product_id":"the-model-aeroplane-manual-by-lawrence-h-sparey-1932","title":"THE MODEL AEROPLANE MANUAL by Lawrence H. Sparey 1932","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE MODEL AEROPLANE MANUAL: A Practical Handbook on the Building and Flying of Model Aeroplanes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eby Lawrence H. Sparey\u003cbr\u003e\nand Charles A. Rippon\u003cbr\u003e\npreface by A. P. Thurston\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: small hardcover with gilt lettering\u003cbr\u003e\nPublished: Percival Marshall 1932, 3rd edition\u003cbr\u003e\nSize (mm): 130 w x 190 h x 15 d\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 236\u003cbr\u003e\nSKU: A5L\/2605\/B940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\nA disciplined, workshop centred guide aimed at giving modellers a complete grounding in both the construction and operation of flying models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis approach is practical and methodical: he explains how to select materials, lay out components, assemble strong but lightweight structures, and apply coverings that balance durability with aerodynamic cleanliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContains technical breakdowns of historic competition models, such as Bob Copland's famous 1938 GB-3 Wakefield rubber competition model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSparey’s instructions reflect the careful, craftsman like standards of mid-century aeromodelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes monochrome images, illustrations, and diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent with wear on covers, pages clean an unmarked with light foxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIMAGES\u003cbr\u003e\n**No dust jacket, first image for illustrative purposes only.**\u003cbr\u003e\nImages are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nScarce\u003cbr\u003e\nSee our other listings on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452817129764,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/2309086340.jpg?v=1784229063","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-model-aeroplane-manual-by-lawrence-h-sparey-1932","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}