Ship Modeling from Scratch: Tips and Techniques for Building Without Kits

Edwin B. Leaf began building models at the age of six, and by fifteen he had successfully scratchbuilt his first ship, a Baltimore clipper. He continued his modeling while traveling the world as a U.S. Army officer. Now retired from army service, Leaf pursues his craft as a member of the Philadelphia Ship Model Society, where he served as president. Often approached for advice on modeling problems, he began compiling tips, techniques, and drawings to help novice scratchbuilders, a move that led to frequent lectures before modeling groups--and to this book.

A resident of southern New Jersey, Mr. Leaf serves as commodore of the Red Dragon Canoe Club when he's not at his workbench.

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1 Selecting a Project

Chapter 2 Getting the Most from Your Drawings

Chapter 3 Materials

Chapter 4 Tools

Chapter 5 Half-Models

Chapter 6 Hull Construction

Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Matters

Chapter 8 Applying the Finish

Chapter 9 Masting and Rigging

Chapter 10 Sailmaking and Flags

Chapter 11 Making Fittings and Furnishings

Chapter 12 Displaying the Model

Chapter 13 A Plank-on-Bulkhead Model from Start to Finish

Chapter 14 A Plank-on-Frame Model from Start to Finish

Chapter 15 Postscript

Appendices

I. Sources for Plans

II. Reference Material

III. Tools and Materials Sources

IV. Glossary

V. Working Drawings: Brockley Combe and Lee

Index

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