Johnnyoldboy Posted December 26, 2020 #1 Posted December 26, 2020 Any suggestions as to what would be a good book for a new modeler to purchase Quote
bolin Posted December 26, 2020 #2 Posted December 26, 2020 There is a recent thread with almost the same question: On 12/24/2020 at 10:45 PM, tomsimon said: Hi Team MSW: I am interested to discover what other books I (a newbie) should read to acquire the best know how and how-to, before I dive off into my first build. Here is my existing book collection, and what other books should I add? Thanks Ship Modeling Simplified: Mastini, Frank Lusci's Ship Model Builder's Handbook: Lusci, Vincenzo Period Model Boat Manual: Conte, J.D. Ship Modeling from Stem to Stern: Roth, Milton Planking Techniques for Model Ship Builders: Dressel, Donald Period Ship Kit Builder's Manual: Julier, Keith amateur and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds Meta - Billing Boats - Pentikontoros - Navarino Completed builds Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket - Will Everard - Billing Boats - Bohuseka (Swedish west-coast rowboat) - scratch build - Medieval long-ship Helga Holm - scratch build - Sloop from Roslagen - scratch build
amateur Posted December 26, 2020 #3 Posted December 26, 2020 (edited) Depends a bit on what you want to build..... mastini, shipmodelling simplifeid is a nice starter. Mainly based on 'how to', not as reference of 'how it was done in the original' mondfeld, historic shipmodelling (not really a 'how to' and not without flaws, but nice as reference) Underhill is nice as intermediate, but a bit outdated on the materials and tools. You may also need (depending on you preference for 'historically correct') books on the actual ship you are building. Jan Edited December 26, 2020 by amateur mtaylor 1 Quote
mtaylor Posted December 26, 2020 #4 Posted December 26, 2020 If it's not specific to a given ship, I'd recommend zu Mondfeld's "Historic Ship Models". While it has it's issues, it's pretty comprehensive as far as terminology and general ship knowledge. davyboy 1 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)
allanyed Posted December 27, 2020 #5 Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Johnny, As mentioned, pick a project or two that you are considering and post these and you will get lots of suggestions based on experience from the members here. Whatever you do, do not think too big for a start. Consider your tool crib as well as what books to buy. We all have budgets within which we have to live, so think about tools that you have and in which you would be willing to invest as well as a budget for materials and books. Allan Edited December 27, 2020 by allanyed mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
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