Dwight Posted January 7, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 7, 2019 Complete noob here. I've seen refrences to FFM books here and have no idea what they are. Since they seem to be highly respected can someone please tell me what they are and where to purchase them ? Thanks , Dwight Quote Dwight current build : Fair America by Model Shipways Completed Build : 18th Century Armed Longboat by Model Shipways : Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Under the bench : Syren by Model Shipways ,, Rattlesnake by Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted January 7, 2019 Looking for info about " FFM books " , what are they and where to get them. Dwight Quote Dwight current build : Fair America by Model Shipways Completed Build : 18th Century Armed Longboat by Model Shipways : Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Under the bench : Syren by Model Shipways ,, Rattlesnake by Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted January 7, 2019 Share #3 Posted January 7, 2019 Reference to the 4 vol work by David Antscherl and Greg Herbert. The Fully Framed Model, HMS Swan Class Sloops 1767-1780 vol I Known affectionately as TFFM. 4 vol with an additional supplement on sailmaking. Found at the outstanding Book publisher SEAWATCH Books druxey, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted January 7, 2019 Share #4 Posted January 7, 2019 The TFFM books refer to The Fully Framed Model. They are a four volume set on the construction of a typical British mid-eighteenth century sixth rate ship-rigged sloop. The book are part of the extensive offerings by SeaWatchBooks. They have a link on the first page of this site, down the right hand side. Click for details. mtaylor, MEDDO, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Posted January 8, 2019 Share #5 Posted January 8, 2019 Merged the two identical topics in different forums and then shifted to the correct forum.. EricWilliamMarshall, MEDDO, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted January 8, 2019 Thanks guys ! mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Dwight current build : Fair America by Model Shipways Completed Build : 18th Century Armed Longboat by Model Shipways : Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Under the bench : Syren by Model Shipways ,, Rattlesnake by Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihawk Posted January 18, 2019 Share #7 Posted January 18, 2019 My recent attempt to build the full Triton POF has to say the least been a challenge and although now going a bit better i was wondering about buying at least 1 of the FFM books to give me a few hints . My question is which 1 to buy or do i need to buy them all , bearing in mind that i do not intend to put masts or rigging on this attempt and will probably leave as much unplanked as possible . Can anyone with experience of these books advise on which volume would be the most helpfull . Thanks Boyd . Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihawk Posted January 18, 2019 Share #8 Posted January 18, 2019 just keepin it fresh ?? mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 18, 2019 Share #9 Posted January 18, 2019 Boyd, I would buy as many as you can afford. Volumes 1 and 2 will get you well underway, but the rest of the books are very informative and helpful and well worth the investment in my opinion. Landlubber Mike, Canute, MEDDO and 2 others 5 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihawk Posted January 19, 2019 Share #10 Posted January 19, 2019 thanks Mark, i might try 1 and 2 to start with . mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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