Product Description

This handbook takes a detailed look at the making of ten new static model ship projects which demonstrate the transition from kits to scratch building. They include the Bounty's Jolly Boat, HMS Bounty itself, the Baltimore, Unicorn and San Felipe.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #287581 in Books
• Published on: 2000-05-25
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 190 pages

Customer Reviews

A Guide for Modellers Making Commercial Kits
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.

My trusted advisor to my first model
This was the first book I purchased when I decided to turn my modelling to plank-on-frame ships. Being a novice at this type of construction I found this book invaluable. Laid out in simple step-by-step instructions from what you need in your tool box and the type of glues/paints required to actual building of 11 different models.

(1sr rate Royal William, Thames barge Will Everard, The Faroes Yawl, American Raider Hannah, La Toulonnaise Goelette, Frigate Berlin, Man-O-War San Juan Nepomuceno, U.S.S Constellation, Whaling ship Charles W. Morgan, a square-sterned whaleboat and a New Bedford Whaleboat).

Culminating in a summary of all the techniques used. Spattered with liberal amounts of illustrations and photgraphs this book is a font of knowledge for the begginer.

An excellent build on book for the less experienced builder
As a new beginner to period ship building and not knowing were or how to begin. The series by Keith Julier is well worth the time and expense. I feel that Keith`s knowlegde is only partly explored and much of the nitty gritty aspects were missed or brushed over i.e step by step how to plank the hull and how do you connect difficult and awkward bow and aft planks and were exactly is the bilge line etc..... Otherwise, I feel the book is well written but lacks detail from the initial modeler to one that has just managed to produce your first put me up model that stands. Keith Julier must be credited with helping me and many others who lacks the support and menbership of a club with these on the whole excellent books. I supose being honest when you have a little knowledge you become dangerous and very hungry for more knowledge and tips Finally, I found the reviews on each model to be spot on and very refreshing to hear honest points - unfortunately, as a beginner trying several of keith`s reviews - I could not find out the ships information which leads to frustration; as you know your ship is wrong as you build her. Never-the -less I do hope Keith`s third book is even better than the last two of which I would give 5*`s