The book walks through solid-hull modeling, planking, cannon construction, deck fittings, adhesives and finishing techniques. It combines instructions with sources for parts, which helps builders working from commercial kits or from scratch. Scale matters: grating openings, for example, should not be large enough to trap a sailor's foot. Brass ship's wheels, wood-grain paint effects, tiller ropes and binnacles show how historical understanding improves the finished model.
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Building and improving Age of Sail ship models
Kerry Jang's Ship Models from the Age of Sail is reviewed as a practical, illustrated guide to enhancing kits and building convincing details.