Model Shipwright 2012

[DaveBaxt]

Just picked up a very good copy of the 2012 . I didn,t realize that it was an Annual and came out every year. Until I received the book. My primary reason for buying , was for the construction of the Frigate Minerva and learning something about plank on frame and scratch  building. Although at this stage being a relative beginner, I feel I am a long way from scratch building. I have also seen a few other additions of Model Shipright come up second hand from time to time. I got this one for £10 plus delivery. I liked the look of what was inside and just wondered what peoples  ideas of these books in general are and other years published?  Best regards Dave.

[Jim Lad]

Dave, you've got a lot more to collect. 'Model Shipwright was published as a quarterly journal from 1972 to 2009 and as an annual book from 2010 to 2013. There were some excellent artilces and wonderful models in these publications over the years.

 

John

[allanyed]

5 hours ago, DaveBaxt said:

My primary reason for buying , was for the construction of the Frigate Minerva and learning something about plank on frame and scratch  building.

HI David

I have 17 photos that I took of the model of Minerva (38) 1780 at Preble Hall in Annapolis and would be happy to send them your way if you wish.  The description card they had for her in 2011 follows as well as a closeup of her planking at the bow.

Allan

 

Edited April 9 by allanyed

[DaveBaxt]

You are too kind Allan and the photos would be welcome. I can see for the photos in the journal she is much more ornate than the Artois class frigate and the level of skill in these photos is another level especially the carvings. Regarding the journals, perhaps I could start with the later yearly ones to begin with. However I am currently saving my pennies for a copy of the book  'The Master shipwrights Secrets' by Richard Endsor but wonder if it is too early a period for my current study. Thank you again Allan for your input and quick response. Dave

[druxey]

Yes, Richard Endsor's excellent books are from the 1670 to 1690 period - about a century earlier. Look at some of SeaWatchBooks' offerings that cover the 1760 to 1790 time period. 

 

There were excellent articles on 18th century ship construction by David White in Model Shipwright years ago. They appeared in issue numbers as follows:

 

On Traditional wooden shipbuilding:  47, 49. 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63

 

Understanding ships' draughts: 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 58

 

[DaveBaxt]

53 minutes ago, druxey said:

Yes, Richard Endsor's excellent books are from the 1670 to 1690 period - about a century earlier. Look at some of SeaWatchBooks' offerings that cover the 1760 to 1790 time period. 

 

There were excellent articles on 18th century ship construction by David White in Model Shipwright years ago. They appeared in issue numbers as follows:

 

On Traditional wooden shipbuilding:  47, 49. 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63

 

Understanding ships' draughts: 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 58

 

Thank you Druxey , I will certainly look out for those issues. Thats a great help 

[Jaager]

Dave,

 

Perhaps those of you on your island could:  take a hostage, form a mob with pitchforks and torches (Universal's b/w Frankenstein), or find a self aware Suit  at Pen & Sword/Seaforth/Conway and get them to reissue the Model Shipwright journals on CD and/or USB stick.