| Although there are a number of ship model books | | | | to rigging. |
| available in the market place if you can find them, | | | | The Art of Rigging by George Biddlecombe. "This |
| there are a few that are the most helpful with this | | | | book was originally compiled for the use of students |
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| The Ship Model Builders Assistant by Charles G. Davis | | | | details and yet simple to understand. " |
| is one of the best general books on this hobby. This | | | | In addition to these types of books on ship model |
| was the first of three books written by Charles | | | | construction, you can also find books with specific |
| Davis. " Indispensable for the serious model builder, | | | | information concerning the model you are building. As |
| this book offers hobbyists a true understanding of | | | | an example, Saga of the Great Fishing Schooners, |
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| the American clipper ships and packet ships of the | | | | the schooner Bluenose that can help you add more |
| Great Age of Sail. It also represents a treasury of | | | | realism to you model. In addition to this book, there |
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| Americana. Enhanced with over 270 clear, detailed | | | | that every kit has some detail of the original vessel. |
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| of a fully rigged and appointed sailing ship." | | | | call yourself a scratch builder. |
| Ship Modeling Simplified by Frank Mastini is a | | | | Reference library: Cast your Anchor is building a |
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