Short description
In Ship Modeling Simplified, master model builder Frank Mastini puts to paper the methods he's developed over 30 years at the workbench to help novices take their first steps in an exciting pastime. You don't need the deftness of a surgeon or the vocabulary of an old salt to build a model. What you
Long description
Frank Mastini puts on paper the methods he's developed to help novices build their first mantel-quality model sailing ship. He guides readers through choosing a kit, setting up a workshop, deciphering instructions - and even displaying finished models. He reveals dozens of shortcuts and offers pointers that will keep beginners on the right track, preventing the common mistakes that can cause even the most patient modeler to take a hammer to his project in frustration.