The Period Ship Handbook (Period Ship Handbooks) [Paperback]

Keith Julier (Author)

Book Description

Series: Period Ship Handbooks | Publication Date: February 1993

A guide to building a period ship model. Using a number of commercially available kits as a basis for discussion, this book sets out to provide detailed, step-by-step instructions for making each model. This work is based on a series of articles first published in "Model Boats" magazine.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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From Library Journal

In addition to details on constructing 21 kits?always a complex undertaking where ships are concerned?these books have a wide variety of useful general information.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 2 pages
• Publisher: Naval Inst Pr (February 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557506787
• ISBN-13: 978-1557506788
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,750,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Guide For Ship Modellers Making Commercial Kits, February 8, 2000

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This review is from: Period Ship Handbook: No. 1 (Paperback)

The aim of this book is to show the average modeler how to build a high class model from a commercial kit.

It is well written in clear and concise language, and is to be highly recommended if you intend making any of the kits detailed below. Alternatively, if you are looking for a kit to make, and want to browse and get an idea or feel for the model, then again consider getting a copy.

The author starts the book off with three short chapters. The first is a sensible discussion on the basic tools required, the second provides advice on choosing a kit, while the third gives some hints on making a start. A final chapter is also included that provides a summary of useful techniques - many of which will prove invaluable, especially to the beginner.

The main body of the book consists of Chapters each dealing with a specific kit. They are well illustrated with numerous photos and line drawings, and cover the various stages of construction in full detail. Additionally, numerous hints and tips are provided, as well as advice in relation to the trickier operations.

All of this is practical in nature, as the author has built each kit - the photos illustrate the processes involved, as well specific details of the vessels. The author also provides numerous suggestions, as well as mentioning any specific pitfalls that builders may face.

Finally, because of the nature of the book, readers may want to know what manufacturer's kits are covered in the book. So, the ships covered are the Euro Model First Rate Royal William; Billing's Thames Barge Will Everard and their Faeroes Yawl FD10; Corel's Frigate Berlin; Panart's Square Sterned Whaleboat; Amati's New Bedford Whaleboat; and lastly all by Artesania Latina - the American Raider Hannah, the French Goelette La Toulonnaise, the Man-of-War San Juan Nepomuceno, the U.S.S. Constitution, and the Whaling Ship Charles W Morgan.