Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. The basic principle of Surface Vessel recognition as with aircraft is familiarity with the total form of the object observed. The true character of a ship is not determined by a single feature or features but by the familiarity we may have with the total mass of the hull and superstructure, when viewed from great distances.
As in aircraft recognition, the salient recognition characteristics are shown in their simplest form by silhouettes. If this silhouette is further simplified into its basic masses, we obtain a silhouette where the minor details have disappeared, leaving only the real recognition features. It should be noted, however, that in one important respect ship silhouettes differ from those of aircraft. With planes, all three views are of nearly equal importance for correct identification, but in ship recognition, the use of the beam, or side view silhouette, is by far the most important. If the beam silhouette is thoroughly known, the ship can be recognized from either the surface or the air. This can be proven by examining any group of aerial views of ships.
This is a fantastic set of 8 original WWII small scale identification models all held within their original display case with the original box sleeve they came in. The box sleeve is marked on the top:
8 SHIP MODELS
TRAINING AIDS SECTION
TRAINING DIVISION
BUREAU OF NAVAL
PERSONNEL
The display box contains the eight models, which all slide into the grooves of the box. There are six displayed on their own with the middle row having two on top of each other, the lower one being a submarine.
The set comes with an inventory list which provides the name, class, displacement, length, width, speed, guns, airplanes, catapults, and torpedo tubes of each ship, what a great bit of original reference to accompany this amazing set!
The set appears in good condition overall, with the only issue being the USS Phoenix having broken apart near the bow, although it still sits well for display. The Gridley class destroyer on top of the submarine is a bit difficult to slide out, but the rest slide out with ease.
The display box measures 12⅜ x 10⅛ x 2⅛”.
A fantastic set, ready for further research and display!
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