Cherry's Model Engines

[mikemill]

I recently received a new book entitled Cherry’s Model Engines, it describes Cherry Hill’s career as an excellent model engineer, it is well produced and has good quality photographs (shot by Cherry) of her wonderful models.
The book would make an excellent Christmas present for anyone who appreciates exquisite craftsmanship. (usual disclaimer)
I would rank Cherry Hill along with Gerald Windgrove as the finest model engineers of the present era.

Mike

[b.lindsey]

Here is an Amazon Link for those that may be interested:

http://www.amazon.com/Cherrys-Model-Engines-David-Carpenter/dp/0719814219/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417362639&sr=1-1&keywords=cherry%27s+model+engines

Bill

[Jasonb]

Mine is under the tree

Official US launch is 1st Jan

J

[Dave Otto]

Well I guess mine won't be under the tree; but it is on my Christmas list.

Dave

Mine is under the tree

Official US launch is 1st Jan

J

[Don1966]

I had preordered mine from Amazon and got an email that it was shipped the 28th. 


Don

[b.lindsey]

My copy arrived yesterday from Amazon. Even with just a quick cursory look so far, I must say this is a very well done book filled with lovely pictures, inspiration, and certainly a testament to Ms. Hills exquisite craftsmanship!!  Well worth the cost IMHO.

Bill

[GWRdriver]

I've been notified my copy is in the mail, due here by week's end.   

[philjoe5]

Thanks for the heads up guys.  I just ordered mine for $39.

Cheers,
Phil

[Don1966]

Just got mine today and what a fasanatiing book it is. Money well spent. 


Don

[zeeprogrammer]

Thanks for the link.
Now my kids will know what to get me.
Either for Christmas or to placate me.
Or bribe me.
Or blackmail me with.

[zeeprogrammer]

Here's a link to something that GWRdriver posted back on HMEM for those that may not be familiar with Cherry Hill.

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?t=19685

I had not known she'd moved to Florida.

Googling gives scant info. I'm looking forward to getting this book.
If my kids don't come through...I'll get it myself...and let them know it is at their inheritance expense.
So they're paying for it one way or another.   

[b.lindsey]

Sounds like a fine plan to me Zee. You won't be disappointed with the book!

Bill

[mklotz]

I was under the impression that Amazon would not have them available until the new year.  Since you folks are already receiving them, I went back and ordered my copy.  I should have it next week.

Folks who haven't yet ordered it should probably do so soon.  This is likely to become another Elmer's Engines.  Small numbers printed and no reprints because, appealing to only niche hobbyists, few are sold.  Then, as time moves on, more and more folks want a copy and the existing copies start selling for silly prices.

[steamer]

Good advice Marv.....Done and dusted!

Dave

[philjoe5]

I ordered my copy yesterday, it shipped today, and should be in my grease-free mitts by tomorrow

While researching Cherry Hill's bio using Google I had to laugh at one of the entries that said "Buy Cherry Hill's Model Engines at Walmart".   I was all set to rush off to the local Walmart and buy one of her models but when I went to the link

http://www.walmart.com/ip/40569940

Alas, it's the book.  There's a grammatical trick here somewhere

Cheers,
Phil