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See also for model makers:
- A Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor, a reprint of the 1808 Royal navy seamanship text with Blunt's American additions from 1858.
THE WORKING GUIDE TO TRADITIONAL SMALL-BOAT SAILS.By David L. Nichols. Paperback, 215mm x 279mm, 96 pages, colour photographs, plans and drawings.
The golden age of sail is long past, sadly, and much of its lore is nearly extinct. Sailboats now almost uniformly use the Bermudan sloop rig - a triangular jib and a triangular mainsail. But that rig evolved mainly to meet esoteric yachtracing measurement rules. It is not necessarily the most efficient or effective rig. This book lets sailors rediscover the practical advantages - and the aesthetic delights - of such configurations as the sprit sail, the gaff sail, the lug sail, and the gunter rig. It also includes valuable information on marlinspike work like rope-whipping and eye-splicing; and tips on converting your modern sailboat to a traditional rig.
NZ$48.00 + Delivery
BOAT MODELING THE EASY WAY, A Scratch Builder's Guide.By Harold "Dynamite" Payson. Pbk, 215mm x 280mm, 198 pages, monochrome photographs, plans and drawings.
This book has been written by a "real" boatbuilder - and one renowned for a practical approach to getting the best result. It deals with the creation of models of small-craft, such as yachts and workboats of differing types (as can be seen from the cover photograph).
The author shows the full process of producing a detailed scale model from plans to deck details and arrangements. He shows the tools needed for the job - including some of those most suited to drawing the hull and detail plans. He goes on to illustrate the methods of fabricating hulls, and the most efficient means of modelling supertructures and fittings.
His recommendations for making small, intricate fittings are of special value - it is these details that bring a static model to life.
He suggests and describes display options, including a glass case. The book is full of mouth-watering photographs of partly and fully built scale models of small vessels.
NZ$65.00 + Delivery
PLANKING TECHNIQUES FOR MODEL SHIP BUILDERS.By Donald Dressel. Pbk, 190mm x 235mm, 138 pages, Monochrome photographs, plans and drawings.
Excellence in plank-on-frame model construction is one of the leading virtues in the art of creating outstanding models; few book exist which explain the techniques in simple detail, step by step.
This book has details of the tools neded, the virtues of the timbers available and the methods of planning and producing the finished hull. The model used as the primary template for the book is that of mid-eighteenth century warship, however other models are shown and the information and methods described are applicable in all cases.
NZ$38.00 + Delivery
SHIP MODELING FROM STEM TO STERN.By Milton Roth. Pbk, 187mm x 235mm, 280 pages, monochrome drawings and photographs.
This excellent aid-to-modelling should be on the bookshelves of serious amateur model-ship makers.
It introduces the art of ship modelling, including the history of the art form (it is an art form), dealing largely with sailing ships of European or American vintage, describing their major components, their proper names and functions.
Described are the ideal modeller's workspace and tools, both hand-tools and small-scale machine tools, and sources for kits. Given also for the design stage of any model are conversion tables, scales, plans and sizes; also paints and colours for period ships, glues, fittings and rigging.
There is a section on the techniques and methods of construction, and some innovative building suggestions. Included are notes on mounting ships in bottles and other small containers.
The book is very well illustrated and I would defy any modeller to read it without finding a number of well-explained problem solving methods, that he or she will welcome into their own portfolio of skills.
NZ$50.00 + delivery.
SHIP MODELING FROM SCRATCH, Tips and Techniques for Building Without Kits.By Edwin B. Leaf. Pbk, 185mm x 235mm, 184 pages, Monochrome photographs, plans and drawings.
The author is taken with the idea of developing from model kit construction to scratch modeling. The strengths of this text lie in his treatment of model boat fittings and details - what could be described as the tricks of the trade (or "art" as I prefer to think of)! For example he shows how to scribe a waterline for painting, and how to portray the proper planking and coppering patterns. Many other useful projects are descibed: these include the planning of the size and type of model to best fit it's planned environment (mantlepiece, office desk or whatever), and the display mounting.
The details of hull building techniques are not as well covered as the Payson and Dressel books, however ship model makers will find that every worthwhile book on their art has its own unique virtue.
NZ$53.00 + Delivery
SHIP MODELING SIMPLIFIED.By Frank Mastini. Pbk, 185mm x 235mm, 155 pages, Monochrome, photographs, plans and drawings.
In this book master model builder Frank Mastini puts to paper the methods he has developed over 30 years at the workbench. Mastini leads readers from the mysteries of choosing a kit and setting up a workshop through deciphering complicated instructions and on to painting, decorating and displaying finished models. He reveals dozens of shortcuts: How to plank a hull "egg-shell tight"; how to build and rig complicated mast assemblies without profanity; how to create sails that look like sails....And along the way he points out things that beginners usually do wrong--beforehand, not after they've taken hammers to their projects. Ship Modeling Simplified even includes an Italian-English dictionary of nautical terms, the key to assembling the many high-quality Italian kits on the market.
NZ$55.00 + Delivery
SHIP MODELLING SOLUTIONS
By Brian King. Paperback, 188mm x 235mm, 175 pages, monochrome photographs.
Brian King has earned an international reputation for the quality of his models built using skills initially learnt during the course of a 5-year craft apprenticeship where he acquired the basic practical skills in both wood and metal work.
These allied to a natural talent have been the source of his mostly very complicated models of large battleships. He is particularly interested in warships of the late Victorian era, which he thinks has largely been ignored by ship modellers hitherto. He is a great exponent of the art of metal etching about which, with Azien Watkin, he has written two books. This book is a compilation of articles contributed by Brian to Model Boats magazine over a period of years in which this master modeller has passed on many gems to would-be builders of ship models.
A lifetime of modelling experience is contained within these pages, there are few modellers who will not benefit from the opportunity to read and learn.
NZ$56.00 + delivery.
 #135 #137 #140 |
MODEL SHIPWRIGHT, Number 135, 137, 139.
Pbk, 190mm x 240mm, 72 pages, Monochrome photographs, plans and drawings.
This is the premier ship-modelling magazine.
Issue #135 has articles on Sea Cloud(Part 1), SS Marathon and HMS Tartar.
Issue #137 features the USS Constitution, building the tanker barge Rix Marlin and part six of the HMS Rose.
Issue #140 has the modeller's draught of M.V Gorgon, an article on STS Tovarisch, part 2 of building an early 19th Century Naval Cutter (part one is in issue #139) and an article on building MV Shanklin
Issue 135 - Was NZ$30.00 + Delivery - Now NZ$20.00 + Delivery
Issue 137 - Was NZ$30.00 + Delivery - Now NZ$20.00 + Delivery
Issue 140 - Was NZ$30.00 + Delivery - Now NZ$20.00 + Delivery
THE DORY MODEL BOOK. ISBN 0-937822-45-0.ByHarold "Dynamite" Payson, Pbk, 213mm x 275m, 83 pages, monochrome photographs and line drawings.
This is, without a doubt, the ultimate how-to-build dory model book. Every single step of the building process is thoroughly explained in Dynamite Payson's easy-going, hands-on style.
Three traditional Down East (Maine) boats are featured: a Banks dory (19" long), a Friendship dory (27.5" long), and a Friendship dory skiff (18" long). All models are based on authentic boats, and feature the same construction as the full-sized boats. The end result are models every bit as realistic as the full-sized boat.
NZ$55.00 + Delivery
BUILDING PLANK-ON FRAME-SHIP-MODELS.By Ron Mccarthy, Paperback, 185mm x 240mm, 192 pages, monochrome photos and line drawings.
Building 'plank-on-frame' is the pre-eminent ship modelling technique which nearly all model shipwrights aspire to. This practical manual is intended as the foremost guide to all its intricacies. Taking as his example the the two-masted sloop of 1752, the Cruiser, the author leads the reader through every stage of building a model of the vessel, from preliminary research and taking off lines to the actual construction of the hull and fittings, and its masting and rigging. each clear, step-by-step stage is described in the text and illustrated with explanatory line drawings and photographs. Though a single ship is employed as an example, the techniques can equally well be applied to any wooden sailing ship, and for this reason the book is an essential tool for modelmakers - beginners and the experienced alike.
NZ$45.00 + Delivery
SCALE MODEL SHIP PROPULSION.By Tom Gorman, Hardback, 193mm x 254mm, 143 pages, monochrome photos.
This comprehensive manual covers the installation, operation and maintenance of propulsion systems for scale model ships with the emphasis strongly on practical advice. Beginning with the choice of model and propulsion system to go with it, the author goes on to describe both electric and steam systems, including the fitting and care of battery packs, radio control and the operation of steam boilers.
Both paddle wheels and screw propellers are covered, as well as specialist propulsion units such as variable-pitch propellers, azimuth thrusters and Voith-Schneider units along with their particular advantages and operational requirements.
Throughout the text, reference is made to full-scale practice as the basis of what the modeller is trying to achieve. Extensive data tables and appendices with addresses of suppliers of material and equipment complete this eminently practical and useful handbook.
The product of a lifetime's modelling experience, this book is indispensable reading for all working ship modellers.
NZ$90.00 + Delivery
WORKING SCALE MODEL MERCHANT SHIPS.By Tom Gorman, Paperback, 185mm x 245mm, 184 pages, monochrome photos and drawings.
This illustrated manual is a comprehensive guide to the building and sailing of working scale model merchant ships. Covering the great spectrum of ship types - from tankers to trawlers to paddle-steamers - every stage of construction is covered in full detail, from the building of the hull to painting and finishing, and not least the propulsion, ballasting and sailing of the completed model.
All building methods and materials are described, including plank-on-frame construction, GRP moulding and the casting of deck fittings. Chapters are devoted to the installation of elcetric motors and steam engines, and the fitting and operation of radio control equipment - and the emphasis throughout is on practical advice.
Full details are given on both the choice and use of all the tools and adhesives needed for working with the wide range of materials such as plywood, styrene sheet and white metal; and the sections on model ship clubs and the extensive lists of organisations and materials suppliers given in the appendices make this book a complete introduction both to the actual construction of working ship models and the whole hobby of model ship sailing.
Written by a distinguished professional shipmodeller, this book is the product of a lifetime's modelling experience, and is indispensible reading for all shipmodellers of whatever level of skill.
NZ$65.00 + Delivery
MARINE MODELLING INTERNATIONAL Plans and Construction Special.A4 Magazine format.
Details of over 250 marine plans. Fully illustrated and cross-referenced plans listings. Includes 2 free plans:
NZ$38.00 + Delivery
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