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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

 

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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Underhill is nice as intermediate, but a bit outdated on the materials and tools.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

 

 

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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.  

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               

 

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CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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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

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