reference 1941-1963 conversion battleships

books:

US Battleships 1941-1963: An Illustrated Technical Reference

1 review
Wayne Scarpaci

art by wayne, 2008

A NEW DEPARTURE ON BATTLESHIP HISTORY
This is a great new departure in format. A naval history of Battleships done by an author who is an accomplished painter! The artwork is dramatic in some cases, capturing combat actions of the ships, in other cases capturing the ships in sedate or regal fashion. Many photos are new to print-at least half are either not seen in print before or very rarely seen. Very refreshing in a forum ...

Iowa Class Battleships and Alaska Class Large Cruisers Conversion Projects 1942-1964: An Illustrated ...

8 reviews
Wayne Scarpaci

Nimble Books LLC, 2008

OUTSIDE THE BOX
This is a new departure in warship history. Rather that reviewing the "what if" scenarios in text or in two dimentional line drawings, this author has utilized his artistic talents to bring to life these design concepts of alternate ideas for use of these warships. Especially interesting is the artwork for the Iowa Class Battleships converted to missile ships similar to the Albany class ...