This vintage book is a detailed guide to building model ships, being a practical handbook on the craft of historical ship modelling. Written in simple, plain language and covering everything from necessary tools to making miniature guns, this is a book that will appeal to modern enthusiasts, and one that would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Introduction, Tools and Equipment for Model Making, Materials and Their Application, Making the First Model, A More Ambitious Model, Fittings, Masts and Spars, Sails and Sail Making, Running and Standing...