Shipwright's unique mixture of articles, reviews, news and comment from modelmakers world-wide constitutes the best and most detailed source of information available for this subject, enhanced with draughts, plans, diagrams and numerous photographs. Although scale-model and miniature ships are still the most important feature of the journal, with experts explaining how individual models were researched and constructed, other aspects of ship-related subjects are not neglected – this includes, for example, fascinating features on marine art, historical research, restoration and reconstruction.
Shipwright provides a wealth of detailed information on various modelling techniques and practices, encompassing carved, template, plank-on-bulkhead and plank-on-frame construction...read more
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Prospector BA25 plan 2
Prospector BA25 plan1
Working Model of Circular Ironclad Novgorod by C. Gross
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Radio Controlled Model Chinese Junk by A. Brown
Paddle Steamer Shanklin Plan
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Motor Fifie Herring Boat Plan
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New images from The Restoration Warship now available to view in the gallery
21st December 2009
New images from Conway’s The Restoration Warship now available to view in the gallery! ...
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The North West Passage: An Arctic Obsession exhibition
19th November 2009
The North West Passage: An Arctic Obsession (National Maritime Museum, Greenwich)...
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Ship carpenters
Ship carpenters engaged in adze work on a canal barge. The oak ribs and elm planking can clearly be seen. Canal basin, Leeds,
