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Books that may be of interest to ship modellers.
The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War 1625-1860 by James Lees: By use of this book it will now be possible for model craftsmen throughout the world, in the present and future, to restore or make models correctly according to the historical features of the various periods. It will assist restorers of marine paintings in the difficult task of replacing obliterated rigging. as well as providing a handbook of technical information for the maritime and war historian.
ENGLISH WARSHIPS by A. Guy Vercoe; the main features of warship design in the days of sail for the benefit of beginners in ship-modelling, and to indicate the pitfalls and inaccuracies likely to occur if they don't do a little preliminary inquiry and research.
HOW TO MAKE OLD TIME SHIP MODELS by E. W. Hobbs - Describing in great detail how to construct model ships - Waterline, scenic and full models, how to repair and restore old models are covered in this book.

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Sailing Ships of War 1400-1860 by Dr. Frank Howard: This book is a comprehensive survey of their technical development from 1400 to 1860, from the advent of the three-masted ship to the eclipse of naval sail. Incorporating much new information the book deals in detail with the hull design and construction, fittings, armament, masting, rigging and appearance of wooden warships.
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