Ship Model Book: How To Build And Rig Model Ships (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258464080)

The Ship Model Book: How To Build And Rig Model Ships by George Bruce Douglas is a comprehensive guide for model ship builders. The book includes detailed instructions on how to build and rig model ships, as well as information on the history and design of ships.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of ship modeling. The first section covers the tools and materials needed for ship modeling, including wood, glue, paint, and tools such as saws, drills, and sandpaper.The second section covers the construction of the ship model, including how to create the hull, deck, and superstructure. The author provides step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations to guide the reader through the process.The third section covers the rigging of the ship model, including how to create the masts, sails, and rigging. The author provides detailed instructions and illustrations for each step of the process, as well as tips and tricks for achieving a realistic and accurate rigging.The final section of the book covers the finishing touches, including painting and detailing the ship model. The author provides guidance on how to achieve a realistic and accurate finish, including tips on weathering and aging the model.Overall, The Ship Model Book: How To Build And Rig Model Ships is an essential guide for anyone interested in model ship building. The book is comprehensive, easy to follow, and provides all the information needed to create a beautiful and accurate ship model.With A Special Set Of Full-Sized Paper Patterns For The Famous Ship Benjamin F. Packard And A Chapter On American Clipper Ships And The Lines And Plans Of A New Bedford Whaler.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Bruce Douglas
ISBN-10: 125846408X
ISBN-13: 9781258464080
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2012
Pages: 54
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d