Plank-On-Frame Models and Scale Masting and Rigging, Harold A. Underhill

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Plank-On-Frame Models and Scale Masting and Rigging, Harold A. Underhill

Name: Plank-On-Frame Models and Scale Masting and Rigging, Harold A. Underhill
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: Glasgow, Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd., 1991 and 1994

Formatting: 8vo, 2 vols.

Condition Report: Very Good. Both volumes present in highly presentable condition, securely bound with square, tight spines that show no signs of rolling or lean. The glazed pictorial boards remain bright and visually striking, suffering only from negligible rubbing to the extreme spine tips and a few faint surface scratches commensurate with careful shelving. Internally, the text blocks are firmly set, and the pages are remarkably clean, crisp, and entirely free from foxing, age-toning, or moisture damage, making this an exceptionally well-preserved and practical set for the active modelwright.

This offering comprises a complete two-volume set of Harold A. Underhill's highly regarded maritime reference work, originally issued in 1958 and 1960. Volume I (Scale Hull Construction) is a 1994 reprint, while Volume II (Mastmaking and Rigging) is a 1991 reprint, both presented in the publisher’s durable glazed pictorial boards.

Both volumes are extensively illustrated throughout with Underhill’s meticulous technical sketches, black-and-white photographic plates, and fold-out plans essential for scale reconstruction.

While true first editions in their original dust jackets command a premium amongst traditional collectors, these robust later reprints remain highly sought after on the open market for their practical utility, durability, and accessible formatting.

Recognised as a foundational text in the maritime crafting community, Harold A. Underhill's Plank-on-Frame Models and Scale Masting and Rigging provides an exhaustive, step-by-step masterclass in wooden ship modelling. Drawing upon a lifetime of practical experience, Underhill guides the reader from the initial interpretation of complex naval architectural plans through to the intricate final stages of authentic rigging and deck fitting. Suited for both ambitious novices and experienced modelwrights, this comprehensive guide facilitates historically accurate results and remains an indispensable cornerstone of any scale model-maker's reference library.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Harold A. Underhill

Book Publisher: Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Leisure, Crafts & Hobbies

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Harold A. Underhill

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Country/region of manufacture: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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