Restoring Museum Aircraft by Robert Mikesh (1997)

Description: Restoring Museum Aircraft by Robert Mikesh (1997) Editorial Reviews Book Description Although the history of the aircraft only spans a relatively brief and recent period in invention and development, this remarkable machine is one of the most significant factors in the unprecedented progress man has made in the twentieth century. It is therefore important that there should always be examples of a wide range of airplane types that will portray how improvement was conceived and then evolved. Initial preparations before disassembly are noted and then the principal techniques in working with wood and metal aircraft are discussed, using many interesting real examples. This book is destined to become the authoritative reference on the wide and complex subject of aircraft preservation and restoration. Robert Mikesh is the former senior curator of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., where, for 21 years, he managed and was responsible for the world's largest collection of historic aircraft. Review More of a philosophy of restoration book than a how to manual!!! This book gave more of a philosophy of preservation versus restoration versus re-creation than how to actually restore aircraft. There were some useful bits of information on techniques, but more slanted toward decision making for museum curators than anything else. The book is in a good used condition. The dust cover have only general wear on. · Please be serious about your bids. Checkout must be completed within 7 days of the close of auction. If payment is not received within this time period and you do not contact me to explain the reason, a dispute will be opened with eBay. If the dispute is not resolved within 5 business days, the order will be revoked and you may receive a strike from eBay. · Returns are only accepted IF: the description was inaccurate and you contact me within 3 days of receiving the item. Item must be returned in the condition at the time of shipping. Only the Bid amount will be refunded, as ALL shipping fees will be paid by the buyer. Check out my other items! N27 04/07/24 Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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