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Model Boat Building Made Simple

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Excellent how-to book documents the construction of this elegant work boat model. Liberal use of photographs in addition to clearly and handsomly drawn plans, provide insight into how the work should look as it progresses - very important for the less experienced reader. Careful explanation of the finishing work allows the builder to reproduce the realistic 'dirty' look of this elegant old-time work boat. The reviewer was so pleased with the result that he multiplied everything by 12 and built the same boat again full size. Experienced or green you will enjoy this book. Buy two - one for the shop and one for the shelf.

This is a great book for the model boat builder. Step by step instructions with great color pictures at each step. The model is built just as the full sized version. I have built several of these skiffs. Each one came out very nicely. They are easy to modify to the individual modelers needs. All you need is some good clear white pine or white cedar and a small table saw to make your "lumber" for the boat. Most of it is simply 3/32" by 1/2" strips. You glue them together with Titebond or Elmers, clamp them with clothes pins then wipe all the excess away. Next the author gives some great painting tips! Easy and fun!

This is a truly excellent book showing how to build a simple rowing dory. The method used to demonstrate the construction of the boat is by colour pictures and colour diagrams. All details for every stage of the construction are shown. The end result is a model built using the same construction methods as the full scale boat. (a boat in miniature rather than a model). This is the ideal approach for these and similar craft and produces a very satisfying fully detailed model. Slightly more complex motor and sailing craft are also outlined. This book is equally suited to modelers new to the hobby and experienced modelers looking for a break from more complex models.