How to make Old-Time Ship Models (scheeps-modelbouw)

Edward W. Hobbs A.I.N.A. Vickers Gold Medallist

Glasgow Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd. Hardcover, illustrated, reprint of second edition
some damage at end cardboard, signs of use


CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.—INTRODUCTION—SOME FAMOUS OLD SHIPS.
Brief description of some old-time ships and their performances, together with notes on the part played by them in the development and expansion of world-trade—Illustrated with photographs of fine old-time ship models

CHAPTER II.—BUILDING OLD-TIME SHIP MODELS.
General introduction to the subject—Various ways briefly indicated, with notes on technical requirements and skill—Tools and materials needed are few and simple to manipulate.

CHAPTER III.—MAKING A WATERLINE MODEL OF A CARRACK.
A typical Carrack described—Full size details of every part given on the folding plate—Every process clearly described and illustrated with action photographs

CHAPTER IV.—MAKING SCENIC MODELS.
Making a scenic model of the Ark Royal, at one time the flagship of Sir Walter Raleigh—The hull is constructed of cardboard and full instructions are given for building an interesting model.

CHAPTER V.—HULLS AND THEIR CONSTRUCTION.
Reviews some practical methods of building the hull of any old-time ship model—Explains in detail the building of a cardboard hull and
how to make one on the laminated system.

CHAPTER VI—MODELLING THE ROYAL ALBERT.
A survey of the work involved in the construction of a characteristic ship of the line of the period 1700—Tools and materials needed
with some notes on their use.

CHAPTER VII—THE HULL AND STAND.
Further information about the work on the huil of Royal Albert, particularly with reference to the stem head, gunports and wales.

CHAPTER VIII—BUILDING THE STERN GALLERY.
A distinctive feature, characteristic of old-time ships—Picturesque work at the stem gallery fully explained, each process described.

CHAPTER IX.—MAKING THE MASTS AND SPARS.
The various stages of the work described in detail—Alternative methods explained—Making and fitting the tops and crosstrees.

CHAPTER X.—DECK FITTINGS.
Detailed treatment of deck fittings—How to make and fix them, fully illustrated with line drawings, photographs and action pictures.

CHAPTER XI.—THE STANDING RIGGING.
Standing rigging defined and described—Methods adopted in rigging the Royal A lbert—Explanation of details and fittings involved and their uses described.

CHAPTER XII.—SAILS AND SAILMAKING.
Information about the making of sails, and how they should be rigged —Detailed instructions for making blocks and tackles employed in conjunction with them.

CHAPTER XIII.—RUNNING RIGGING.
Running rigging defined—Methods of making tackles described Simplified ways of rigging a representative scale model.

CHAPTER XIV.—PAINTING AND FINISHING.
Various methods of imparting a neat workmanlike appearance to a model are here dealt with in considerable detail.

CHAPTER XV.—REPAIRS AND RESTORATIONS.
A few hints on how to restore an old ship model—The methods to adopt, pitfalls to avoid, and some remarks on the importance of historica] accuracy.

CHAPTER XVI.—FINDING THE INFORMATION.
Helpful suggestions as to the way to seek out any available information concerning a particular ship or model—Index.

FOLD1NG PLATES.
1. Full-size working drawings for a waterline model Carrack circa A.D. 1450
2. Full-size working drawings for a scenic model of the Ark Royal at one time the flagship of Sir Walter Raleigh
3. Full-size hull lines for the representative scala model Royal Albert, circa A.D. 1700
4. Sail plan and rigging details of the Royal Albert (this plate is missing)
5. Further full size details of the Royal Albert, particularly deck plans and a longitudinal section