Piel Craftsmen

"How To" Books on Ship Modeling

 

William Fredrick's (1874) Scale Journey

A Scratchbuilder's Evolutionary Development

By Antonio Mendez

hard cover .... 266 pages

Extensive tips and suggestions for the wooden ship modeler. Hundreds of photographs and drawings of moedling techniques.

Item # 77204...............

list price $65.00

our price $45.00

 

 

Ship Models From Kits

Basic and Adanced Techniques for small scales.

By David Griffith

hard cover .... 144 pages

Here is practical advice and guidance to building ship kits in the 1:700 to 1:350 range of scales in either plastic or resin. Full of ideas using step by step photographs for building two models.

Item # 20246...............

list price $45.00

our price $42.75

 

 

The Dory Model Book

By Harold "Dynamite Payson"

soft cover .... 83 pages

This book is without a doubt, the ultimate how-to-build sory model book. Every single step of the building process is thouroughly explained in Dynamite Payson's easy-going, hands-on style.

Build three authentic working dory models with guidance from lobsterman, boatbuilder, teacher, and modelmaker Dynamite Payson.

Item # RH 2450...............

our price $19.95

 

Building a Miniature Navy Board Model

By Philip Reed

hard cover .... 144 pages

This book is a new step by step manual that tackles what, for many, is regarded as the ultimate expression of the ship model maker's art, the Navy Board Model. The author deals with the Construction of a miniature 1:192 scale model of the Royal George of 1715. Over 400 hundred photographs

Item # 40924 ...............

list price $49.95

our price $47.50

 

To Build a Whaleboat

By Erik A. R. Ronnberg Jr.

soft cover .... 150 pages

Historical notes on whaling and whaleboats and a modelmakers step-by-step guide to building a model whaleboat.

Item # B106 ...............

our price $19.95

 

Rigging Period Ship Models

by Lennarth Petersson

hard cover .... 119 pages

A step-by-step guide to the intricacies of square rig. Complete rigging details shown in drawings of the eighteenth century "HMS Mllampus," a 36 gun frigate.

Item # 9703............... $46.00

our price $43.95

 

Boat Modeling With Dynamite Payson

By Harold "Dynamite" Payson

soft cover .... 182 pages

A step-by-step guide to building models of seven small craft.

Item # 22051 ...............

our price $21.95

 

Ships in Bottles

By Guy DeMarco

soft cover .... 63 pages

This book provides 5 models of graduated difficulty showing step-by-step construction through drawings and photographs.

Item #09994 ...............

our price $14.95

 

Enterprise to Endeavour - The J Class Yachts

By Ian Dear

hard cover .... 159 pages

This book tells the story of the only ten J-Class yachts ever built and their race for the America's Cup and other trophies in British and American waters. These beautiful racing yachts competed for a mere 8 seasons between 1930 and 1937. Many great photographs.

Item # 90917 ............... $45.00

our price $42.95

 

Rigging Period Fore-and-Aft Craft

By Lennarth Petersson

hard cover .... 111 pages

Employing surpurb, clear draughtsmanship this book shows each and every detail of the rigging of typical period fore-and-aft vesels. There are over 200 diagrams showing clearly where each separate item of standing and running rigging is fitted, led and belayed.

Item # 7213 ............... $42.95

our price $39.95

Warships and Warship Modeling

By David Wooley and William Clarke

hard cover .... 171 pages

This book presents an overview of the design, development and classification of modern warship types. Offers an appreciation of the complex structures associated with warship designs and how the various sections and external fittings can be related to those on warship models. Many pictures of warships and warship models.

Item # 9282 ............... $56.95

our price $49.95

Period Ship Modelmaking

By Philip Reed

hard cover .... 128 pages

This book is a new step-by-step masterclass of one of the world's leading ship modellers and describes how to build a small 1:192 scale model of the privateer "Prince de Neufchatel" as a waterline model or full size display model. There are over 200 color photographs.

Item # 6759 ............... $42.95

our price $39.95

Ship Model Solutions

By Brian King

soft cover .... 175 pages

This book contains a lifetime of modeling experience by Brian King. Brian's interests are in warships from large battleships to warships of the Victorian era. There are many photographs and drawings throughout the book.

Item # 8142 ............... $34.95

our price $31.45

Working Scale Model Merchant Ships

By Tom Gorman

soft cover .... 184 pages

This illustrated manual is a comprehensive guide to the building and sailing of working scale model Merchant Ships. Covering many ship types from Tankers to Trawlers to Paddle Steamers and every construction stage is covered in detail.

Item # 09093 ............... $28.95

our price $27.50

Building Plank -on-Frame Ship Models

By Ron McCarthy

soft cover .... 192 pages

This is a practical manual on building plank-on-frame ship modeling and all its intricacies. The author has used the two masted sloop of 1752, the Cruiser, as his example to lead the reader throught every stage of building this model. Each step-by-step stage is described in the text and illsutrated in line drawings and photographs.

Item # 991-3 ...............

our price $22.95

 

The Menhaden Steamer-Model Boat Building

by Steve Rogers & Patricia Staby-Rogers

soft cover .... 64 pages

A photographic step by step guide to building a scratch built Menhanden Steamer model.

Item# 1070-4 ............... $14.95

our price $14.95

The Spritsail Skiff-Model Boat Building

by Steve Rogers & Patricia Staby-Rogers

soft cover .... 64 pages

A photographic step by step guide to building a scratch built Spritsail Skiff model.

Item# 534-7 ...............

our price $12.95

The Lobster Boat-Model Boat Building

by Steve Rogers & Patricia Staby-Rogers

soft cover .... 64 pages

A photographic step by step guide to building a scratch built Lobster Boat.

Item# 642-4 ...............

our price $14.95

Jackstay

by George F. Campbell M. R. I. N. A

soft cover .... 60 pages

A guide to the techniques of modeling from a wood kit for the neophyte shipmodeler. Lots of diagrams and drawings.

Item # MSB110 ...............

our price $12.99

Period Ship-Kit Builder's Manual

By Keith Julier

soft cover .... 142 pages

A complete guide covering all aspects of ship model construction. Focus is on the plank on bulkhead model. Many photographs of model construction stages.

Item # 662-3 ............... $34.95

our price $31.45

How to Build First Rate Ship Models from Kits

By Ben Lankford

soft cover .... 94 pages

A guide to the techniques of modelling form a wood kit. Excellent drawings and descriptions of all stages of model construction methods.

Item # ME-MS114 ...............

our price $19.95

Ship Modeling From Scratch

By Edwin B. Leaf

soft cover .... 184 pages

Tips and techniques for building ship models without a kit. Lots of drawings describing construction methods.

Item # 817-1...............

our price $18.95

Ship Modeling Simplified

by Frank Mastini

soft cover .... 161 pages

Tips and techniques for model construction from kits. Lots of photos and drawings showing construction methods also a large Italian-English dictionary of nautical terms.

Item # 155867-5 ...............

our price $19.95

Ship Modeling From Stem to Stern

by Milton Roth

soft cover .... 280 pages

Introduces to art of ship modeling from the history of model ship building to techniques and methods of construction. Many pictures and drawings throughout.

Item # 2844-4 ...............

our price $19.95

Planking Techniques for Model Ship Builders

by Donald Dressel

soft cover .... 138 pages

Planking methods covered from materials and tools to planking hulls, decks, and ship boats.

Item # 28681...............

our price $14.95

Building Ship Models

Patterns and Instructions for a Clipper Ship and a Whaler

By George F. Douglas, Joseph T. Higgins, et al

soft cover .... 90 pages

Patterns for a model of the clipper ship "Benjamin F. Packard" and the whaler "Alice Mandell." Lots of drawings.

Item # 40215-0 ...............

our price $10.95

Ship Model Building

by Gene Johnson

soft cover .... 290 pages

Complete description of all stages of ship model building. Lots of drawings throoughout.

Item # 369-0 ...............

our price $12.95

American Ship Models and How to Build Them

By V. R. Grimwood

soft cover .... 187 pages

The classic guide to ship modeling particularly suitable for beginners. Includes instructions on building half hulls as well as whole-hull construction.

Item # 42612-2 ...............

our price $19.95

The Period Ship Handbook 2

by Keith Julier

soft cover .... 142 pages

The main body of this book is devoted to the building of ten models, all available in kit form. Guidance for the beginner and discussion on model techniques for the more experienced builder. Lots of photographs.

Item # 673-6 ............... $39.95

our price $35.95

 

The Built-Up Ship Model

by Charles G. Davis

soft cover .... 206 pages .... 133 illustrations

A highly detailed and well illustrated manual that introduces serious model builders to the hand crafting of ship models from the bottom up.

Item # 26174-3 ...............

our price $10.95

Ship Models-How to Build Them

by Charles G. Davis

soft cover .... 139 pages .... 173 illustrations

Plan of the Sea Witch clipper ship attached to back cover. This book offers complete step-by-step instructions, fully illustrated and diagramed for building the famed clipper ship "Sea Witch."

Item # 25170-5 ...............

our price $9.95

The Ship Model Builder's Assistant

by Charles G. Davis

soft cover .... 275 pages

Indespensable for the serious model builder, this book offers the modeler a true understanding of the masting, rigging, and most important fittings of American clipper ships and packet ships.

Item # 25584-0 ...............

our price $10.95

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