The complete how to guide to mastering the ancient mariners art of
ship in a bottle building. This exciting new text details all the
tricks of the trade and secretes involved in building these unique
miniature sailing vessels. Capt. Dan teaches builders to understand
the basic principals involved in building these tall ship replicas.
After reading this heavily illustrated text, readers should have a
good understanding of how to design rig and build both square
sailed as well as fore and aft rigged vessels. They will then be
able to apply these basic principles and techniques to build any
type of sailing ship they choose. Please note that there are many
different techniques used by different builders in creating their
ship models. Some use elaborate mast hinges while others contend
with a maze of rigging lines which all run through and under the
hull. This book teaches Capt. Dan's basic and the straight forward
simple techniques that the authors uses on all of his ship in a
bottle models. These basics can be enhanced and modified as model
builders become more proficient. Capt. Dan has included a showcase
of ship in bottle images from some of the best master model
builders in the world. Anyone that is interested in maritime
history, sailing or just loves the sea, will enjoy crafting and
then displaying their own nautical ship in a bottle.
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