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1.
Under Tow: A History of Tugs and Towing
by Donal Baird. Vanwell Publishing 2004.
2.
Tugs: The World’s Hardest Working Boats
by Josh Leventhal. Black Dog & Leventhal, New York 1999. Nothing about
Despatch
but good look at tug boats in general.
3.
How to Built First-Rate Ship Models From Kits
by Ben Lankford. Model Expo 2002. Comprehensive reference covers construction methods for solid hull, plank-on-bulkhead, and
plank-on-frame kits. The book is profusely illustrated and includes glossary of nautical terms.
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FAIR-A-FRAME BUILDING SLIP
Accommodates virtually any size keel. Makes plank-on-
bulkhead hull assembly fast and accurate. Adjustable
alignment unit straddles base, ensuring that bulkheads
are square to the false keel. Set of ten metal screws
makes unit fully adjustable in height as well as width. Kit
includes base, laser-cut wooden parts, necessary hard-
ware & instructions. Base: 24" x 4-1/2".
No. MS105
REEVING & SPACING TOOL
This revolutionary new tool makes threading of deadeye assemblies or blocks and tackles
easier, and assures perfect spacing of deadeyes!
Two built-in clamps hold deadeyes or blocks securely while you pass the lines through the holes for reeving. The
different slots in the spacing bar let you create even distances between shroud deadeyes and chainplate or blocks
of various sizes and shapes. One stationary and one removable spacing bar let you create uniform spacing from
1/4" to 1-1/4" in 1/16" increments. Made of molded high-impact plastic, the tool is 7" long and 1-3/4" wide.
No. MS107
LASER-CUT BASSWOOD ROPEWALK
Put the master’s touch on your ship models with your
own rope. The Ropewalk from Model Shipways lets you
turn ordinary thread into realistic 3-strand scale rope
quickly and easily. No complicated mechanics, bobbins,
rails or trucks. Our Ropewalk has only two main parts –
the gear head and the tail end. It lays up (twists) any
thread or cordage into high quality rope in all the neces-
sary lengths and diameter to fully rig your model. The
Ropewalk contains all materials needed for assembly:
laser cut basswood parts, two diameters of brass tubing,
two nylon gears, machine screws & eyes, spacers and
retainers, plus clearly written, amply illustrated assembly
and operating instructions.
No. MS110
HULL PLANKING CLAMPS
Laser cut plywood planking clamps eliminate unsightly holes in
your bulkheads, and hold your planks firmly in place while you
glue, drill, measure and taper. Each clamp is 1" square, and
includes a metal screw with wing nut and two 1/16" diameter
brass support rods. Assembly required.
No. MX103
Set of 6
,
use with bulkheads less than 3/16" thick.
No. MX104
Set of 6
,
use with bulkheads 3/16" or thicker.
HOW TO BUILD
FIRST-RATE
SHIP MODELS
FROM KITS
By Ben Lankford. This
comprehensive reference
discusses how to choose a
kit, foreign vs. US kits,
materials, tools, hull con-
struction, deck furniture,
rigging and masting, fin-
ishing and display. Covers
hull construction methods
for solid hull, plank-on-
bulkhead and
plank-on-frame kits. Profusely illustrated, the book
includes a glossary of nautical terms, tips on advanced
research and a list of references for actual ships and ship
model techniques. 96 pp, softcover.
No. MS114
ELECTRIC PLANK BENDER
Bends wooden planking strips with ease. Place your
strip on the wooden form and heat it by moving the
plank bender over it several times. Set includes
soldering iron handle with round metal head, plus a
wood pattern with two different curves.
No. MS7205
DELUXE SHIP
MODELER’S
TOOL SET
Hinged wooden chest contains all the essential knives and
tools for building a perfect wooden ship model! Includes
three hobby knives (one each light, medium and heavy duty)
with 15 assorted blades, aluminum miter box with saw blade,
pointed nose tweezers, stainless steel spring
construction pliers with comfort cushion handles, aluminum
awl, 4 assorted gouges, three mini-drills in different
diameters, plus wooden sanding block and wedge.
No. EX44291
MAKE YOUR OWN
SCALE ROPE!
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