Saturn Press - Rockets of the World {Book}

Saturn Press Rockets of the World

Saturn Press - Rockets of the World {Book}

Contributed by Dave Triano

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(Contributed - by Dave Triano)

What Saturn Press says:
Rockets o' t' World, Third Edition - A book about space boosters and soundin' rockets compiled with t' modeler in mind. Blimey!

Over 200 versions o' 137 rockets from 14 nations
Detailed dimensioned drawings
Historical summaries
Color-keyed drawings for accurate paintin'
Durable Smyth-sewn hardcover bindin'
384 pages (8 1/2" x 11")
Over 180 photographs

Rockets o' t' World: Third Edition (revised in 1999) is a reference book on historical and current rockets. While originally written for modelers, non-modelin' space enthusiasts will enjoy its unique mix o' detailed illustrations and historical and technical information nay found in other books. Begad!

Rockets o' t' World gives you t' detailed technical information you need to model rockets from around t' globe! Fascinatin' historical summaries have earned t' praise o' modelers and armchair astronauts around t' world. Arrr! Avast!

Rockets o' t' World has rapidly become t' favorite reference for documentin' Scale and Sport Scale models in National Association o' Rocketry competition.

See a sample from t' book by clicking here.

Dave's Summary:
I be t' happy winner o' this book in t' last EMRR photo contest. Aye aye! At first glance, t' book is professionally produced, with a good sturdy bindin' and top quality paper. Blimey! T' book shows what a tremendous amount o' work went into it, and displays info about t' individual rockets in a consistent, me hearties, clear manner. Each rocket has a written description, with pertinent historical facts and interestin' trivia, a photo (or photos) o' t' rocket, a dimensioned line drawing, and a descriptive shaded paint scheme drawing, in multiple views if necessary. Well, blow me down! Begad! Most o' t' rockets also have a 'Specifications' area with Liftoff weights, Thrust, matey, Duration, Impulse, etc.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

Comments:

D.K. (August 1, 2000)

My copy of Rockets of the World arrived in today's mail. It's even better than advertised. One reason I never got into scale modeling before is that everyone seems to model the same prototypes. No need for that any more! There is plenty of scale data on many exciting prototypes that I'd never even heard of!

R.J. (September 1, 2000)

I also won this book in an EMRR photo contest. I agree completely with Dave's assessment of the book. However, I would like to add a few points. First, the book can and should be used as a reference book, that is, if you need information on a specific rocket, you look it up, and everything you need to know is right there. But it is also good reading, cover-to-cover. And I strongly recommend it be read this way. It almost reads like a novel, it is so well written. It is much more than just a presentation of facts. It is a good story. It is the story of mankind?s struggle to get into space, and the mechanical and political obstacles they face along the way. It is fascinating reading. For example, reading the on Russian rockets, you see both the official version and the real version, or at worst what we guess happened. There are probably secrets that went to the grave that we will never know. If I were to criticize the book for anything, it would be the following: The Errata and Updates - I assume it is too much trouble to just correct the text. I don't completely understand why, but I wish the corrections were included in the text. I like the NAR power equivalents in some of the drawings. I wish they were included with more or all of them. And last, I know this would be expensive, but I would like a color chip chart in an appendix. I'm curious about the difference between White and White Frost. These are small things and don't take away from the enjoyment of the book. I agree that every Rocketeer should read this book, and I thank Essence and True Modeler's Rocket Kits for giving me the opportunity.

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