Ship Models from the Age of Sail: Building and Enhancing Commercial Kits

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If you are new to wooden model ship building, this book can help you to learn the skills needed to complete the building of a beautiful ship model from a kit. The second chapter on Resources is the most comprehensive of any book that I own about ship building; and it alone is worth the price of the book as it will reduce hours spent seeking reference materials.This book is loaded with detailing ideas to to build a museum quality ship model. Some topics include coppering the hull (and a simple method to weathering the copper), making realistic paper sails, planking the hull and deck, and stropping a block for the rigging. Here are the chapters in the book:1. The Fun of Ship Models2. Resources - Research, Kits, Semi-kits, Timbering Sets and More3. Essential Tools4. Solid Hull Modeling -5. Single Plank-on- Bulkhead Modeling -6. Double Plank-on Bulkhead Modeling -7. Semi-Scratch Double Plank-on-Bulkhead -8. Plank-on-Framed Modeling -9. Masts and Yards10. Standing Rigging11. Running rigging12. Finishing Up and InspirationI also recommend this book just to view and learn from the hundreds of beautifully detailed color photographs!

A very useful book if you make model boats.