Indespensible if you build model sailing ships

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	• Historic Ship Models Wolfram zu Mondfeld Sterling, 2005 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 13 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Very good reference & overview.

The book is really well laid-out; generally, 2 facing pages make a section, with text on the left and finely detailed drawings on the right, more detailed secions (like armament) cover several pages, but still retain the overall look. The sections cover every conceivable aspect of the ship, and most periods, with an concise description of each item and the differences over the years and between the countries.

The sections on yards and sails are very good, and the standing rigging is exceptionally well described.
My only quibble is lack of colour in the flag & sail sections - it would improve some of the others as well.*****

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Historic Ship Models

Moderately helpful in detailing ship's construction and equipment. Unfortunately zu Mondfeld does not furnish dimensins which would make the book more helpful.

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The Defintive Guide Found

After searching the internet extensively for information on the rigging of Continental cannons and carronades I got pretty much nothing. Within 1 minute of opening this book, I had everything I needed. Reviewing additional sections showed me the wealth of information I had just tapped. The internet may have the information I need, but not at one place like this book. Excellent print, excellent information and the drawings are absolutely the most concise and accurate I have seen anywhere. I hit the goldmine with this reference piece.

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An excellent additon to the modeler's library

This book is "crammed" with information for the modeler with everything from selection of kits to specifics of rigging and knots.
Numerous photo's, drawings and details of period ships. suggestions on materials, techniques and proper order of steps to be taken for the construction of a model ship.
If you could have "only one modeling book" to help you in the process of building a model ship, or boat, this would be the one!

Indespensible if you build model sailing ships

When I found excerpts from Mr zu Mondfeld's book online, I searched around till I found a copy. After reading it, I am reminded of the telegram allegedly sent regarding the 10 Guinea race won by the yacht America; to paraphrase - "HSM first, there is no second". Buy it; study it; use it; you won't be disappointed.

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"Highly detailed [with] excellent line illustrations, graphs, and photographs. There is maritime history on every page. Highly recommended."--Library Journal

More than 2,500 photographs, detailed diagrams, intricate drawings, and easy-to-follow plans fill every page of this invaluable sourcebook for making model ships. It's simply breathtaking, rich in historical facts about real ships that sailed the seas from 3000 B.C. to the 19th century, and generously informative. Charts and checklists abound, and the essential advice covers every conceivable point, from deciding on a project to choosing the best plans, from making the most of a limited budget to selecting the handiest materials. Every model maker will find eye-opening ideas.

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