Period Ship Modelmaking: An Illustrated Masterclass [Hardcover]

Philip Reed (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2007

Step-by-step, this ship modeler's manual explains how to build a 1/16th scale model of the American privateer schooner Prince de Neufchatel. One of a new class of large, fast, and seaworthy schooners that first made their appearance in the War of 1812, the ship had a short but notoriously successful career that earned a permanent place in U.S. history. Written by the world-renowned ship modeler Philip Reed, the book explains how to build two versions of the schooner: a waterline model and a full-hull display model. The author's selection of a relatively simple vessel will encourage even the less-experienced modeler to take on the challenge of a scratch-built hull. Beautifully illustrated throughout with hundreds of color photographs, the guide passes along a wealth of information that Reed has learned over the years to enable modelers of all skill levels to tackle all aspects of building a small fore-and-aft rigged vessel. Like his first book on sailing Men-of-War, this manual is certain to become a classic for ship modelers everywhere.

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About the Author

Philip Reed is a professional model maker whose work is found throughout Europe and North America and includes restoration projects for leading galleries and museums.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Naval Institute Press (November 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591146755
• ISBN-13: 978-1591146759
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #629,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Ships > Pictorial

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars threebs, April 10, 2008

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Gregory A. Baumgartner (Vail, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Period Ship Modelmaking: An Illustrated Masterclass (Hardcover)

This would be a great book for solid hull modelers. Unfortunately I am a plank on bulk head and plank on frame modeler. It would be worth it's price to the right person. Even so, I was able to glean a few tidbits of knowledge that will serve me as I pursue my hobby.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal addition, January 7, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Period Ship Modelmaking: An Illustrated Masterclass (Hardcover)

Making ship models has been a popular pastime as old as the history of sailing. "Period Ship Modelmaking: An Illustrated Masterclass" by award-winning and professional modelmaker Philip Reed is a beautifully illustrated and instructive introduction into building early to mid-19th century full masted sailing vessels. Of special note are the chapters dedicated to "The Masterclass" and "The Model Gallery". Enhanced with a chapter of "Materials and Tools" and a thematically appropriate bibliography of suggested reading, Informed and informative, "Period Ship Modelmaking" is an ideal addition to personal and community library instructional and informational reference collections for aspiring and practicing model ship builders and hobbyists..

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true master, June 21, 2009

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John J (Cape Cod) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Period Ship Modelmaking: An Illustrated Masterclass (Hardcover)

This is another classic by Philip Reed, a true master miniature shipmodeler. The photos are captivating and the captions are a wealth of information to modellers and enthusiasts. This is a great companion to his previous book Modelling Sailing Men of War.