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Period Ship Modelmaking: An Illustrated Masterclass

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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.

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..

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.

Phillip Reed will utterly amaze you with this book. As you thumb through the pages you will be impressed by the beauty and detail of his work. When you realize the scale he is working at your first impression is disbelief. This book is worth the price just to watch a Master at his craft. Excellent book.