Nautical Research Journal


T is latest contribution from the well-regarded team of Greg Herbert and David Antscherl, specialists in producing models of smaller eighteenth-century Royal Navy warships, does not disappoint.


T ose familiar with works in this genre from SeaWatchBooks will fi nd that this fi rst volume on the sloop Speedwell includes all the features that are the hallmarks of this publisher: careful presentation of foundational research materials and conclusions followed by


lucid descriptions of the various


construction processes illustrated with unambiguous drawings and clear, large photographs. In addition, there are fi ve


large-format 1:48-scale sheets of


plans for the model, covering not only general arrangements but also full-size patterns for major components. T e only slight disappointment in this respect is the absence of plans on CD—a feature of some other books in SeaWatchBooks’ catalog— which would simplify building to a diff erent scale.


T is new volume, however, is markedly diff erent from previous off erings from the team of Herbert and Antscherl in a very signifi cant way. Until now, they have exclusively described the purist approach to building the hulls of models of eighteenth-century vessels, replicating and assembling each element of ship’s carpentry. T is volume includes two additional alternatives to their usual exactly detailed plank-on- frame construction, off ering quite comprehensive information for modelers choosing instead to build the hull using plank-on-bulkhead or carved liſt assembly techniques. Furthermore, throughout the fi tting out and detailing processes, the authors describe not only the methods and features applicable to all types of construction but also those variations most suitable for achieving the best results when using either the plank-on-bulkhead or carved liſt approaches to building the basic hull.


T is fi rst volume of T e Ketch-Rigged Sloop Speedwell of 1752 hits every one of the publisher’s marks for quality and clarity of presentation. T e inclusion of alternative methods for hull construction also opens up great opportunities for modelers less skilled in miniature carpentry, wishing to achieve results more quickly, or simply interested in taking a diff erent


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