{"product_id":"ship-models-from-the-age-of-sail-building-and-enhancing-commercial-kits-9781526777539","title":"Ship Models from the Age of Sail: Building and Enhancing Commercial Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides advice, expertise, and inspiration for anyone interested in building a period ship model, covering methods of improving basic kits and developing skills to tackle the construction of a model from scratch. It also offers guidance on plans and references and the latest kits that make fully framed models accessible to ordinary mortals. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pen \u0026amp; Sword Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vast majority of period ship models are constructed from kits, typically predominantly made of wood with some pre-fabricated fittings. While these commercial offerings have seen significant advancements in recent years, an experienced modelmaker can further enhance their accuracy or detail. This book, penned by an expert ship modeller, distills lessons learned from a lifetime of practicing the hobby to the highest standards, outlining methods for improving basic kits and gradually developing the skills and confidence to construct a model from scratch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing a variety of kits as the starting point, each chapter showcases a technique that can be readily improved or a feature that can be replaced to the advantage of the finished model. Topics covered include hull planking, representing copper sheathing, various aspects of more accurate masting and rigging, and how to replace kit parts and fittings from scratch. Ultimately, the impact of a period model depends on its accuracy, and the book also provides guidance on plans and references, where to find them, and how they are best utilized.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plank-on-frame model, sometimes featuring exposed frames in the Navy Board style, has always been regarded as the pinnacle of period ship modeling. This book concludes with coverage of the latest kits that make fully framed models accessible to ordinary mortals. Offering advice, expertise, and inspiration, Ship Models from the Age of Sail has something for everyone interested in building a period ship model, regardless of their skill level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 260 x 200 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781526777539\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jang, Kerry","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44101076058362,"sku":"9781526777539","price":21.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1648814001349_book.jpg?v=1648920881","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/ship-models-from-the-age-of-sail-building-and-enhancing-commercial-kits-9781526777539","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}