The New Period Ship Handbook
by Keith Julier

Softcover
210 x 297mm
210pp

Published by Special Interest Model Books Ltd, Dorset England

R.R.P.$39.90

ISBN 1-85486-233-2

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Extract from back cover of book:

In this revised edition of the Period Ship Handbook, the best of the original has been retained: a well-illustrated guide to the construction of static model sailing ships and the offer to the beginner of all the information needed to get started in this fascinating hobby.

It also continues to introduce the more experienced model-maker to alternative techniques, well tried over many years of model shipbuilding.

Significant additions have been made to the original text as a result of a further twelve years of model-making experience and developments within the kit producing trade and the availability of new suppliers.

Following chapters on kit selection, tools and materials, the emphasis of the book moves to the practical application of the model-making procedures involved in producing high quality models. The new models selected to demonstrate these techniques range from the relatively simple to the very complex but all are constructed from kits currently available, without the facility of a sophisticated workshop.

Whether you are a beginner or an old hand, whether you fancy the graceful lines of a "J" Class yacht or the intricate detail and historical accuracy of HMS Victory, there is something here for you.

Photos: Black & White

Units of Measurement: Metric

Contents

List of colour plates
Introduction

Chapter 1: The Tool Box

Chapter 2: Choosing the Kit

Chapter 3: Making a Start

Chapter 4: H.M.S. "Victory"

Chapter 5: H.M. Cutter "Lady Nelson"

Chapter 6: H.M.S. "Mars"

Chapter 7: "Endeavour" - J Class - 1934

Chapter 8: The Armed Transport "Bounty"

Chapter 9: H.M.S. "Agamemnon"

Chapter 10: The English Carronade

Chapter 11: H.M. Barque "Endeavour"

Chapter 12: H.M.S. "Victory's" Launch

Chapter 13: A Summary of Practical Notes

Appendix: Sources and Suppliers

Index