Name: Plank-On-Frame Models and Scale Masting & Rigging : Volumes I & II by Harold A Underhill
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Plank-On-Frame Models and Scale Masting & Rigging : Volumes I & II by Harold A Underhill

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Secondhand Hardcover in Good Condition. Dust covers worn as per fotos. Spine and all pages of both volumes intact.

Harold A. Underhill's Plank-On-Frame Models and Scale Masting & Rigging (Volumes I & II) is widely considered a foundational "bible" for scratch-building wooden ship models. First published in the late 1950s, this two-volume set draws on Underhill's 50 years of experience to guide builders through authentic construction techniques without requiring complex power tools.

Volume I: Scale Hull Construction

The first volume focuses on the foundational work of building the ship's body. It uses the author's build of the brigantine Leon as a primary example but includes alternative methods for various skill levels.

Plans & Preliminaries: How to read, interpret, and lift frame shapes from two-dimensional plans.
Building the Frame: Techniques for constructing a scale-accurate internal skeleton.
Hull & Deck Planking: Detailed guidance on applying timber to the frames and decking.
Fittings & Finish: Instructions for deck erections, coppering the hull, and mounting the finished model.

Volume II: Masting and Rigging

The second volume shifts focus to the complex upper-works of the vessel, including masts, spars, and the intricate web of ropes and lines.

Mast & Spar Making: Scaling and shaping masts, including the "ironwork" (fittings) found on them.
Standing & Running Rigging: Comprehensive tables for rigging line thicknesses and detailed sketches for authentic rigging.
Alternative Construction: Specialized chapters on clinker-built models, sawn-frame construction, and lightweight hulls for sailing models or power craft.

Why It's a Classic

Accessibility: Written in a post-WWII era when materials were scarce, Underhill emphasizes using simple hand tools and "low-tech" methods that remain relevant for modern hobbyists.
Technical Depth: It covers niche details often missing from kits, such as how to scratch-build dead eyes, blocks, and even chain links.
Focus on Merchant Craft: Unlike many guides that focus on the Royal Navy, Underhill concentrates on the "floating workhorses" of trade, like North Sea brigantines and merchant ships.

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