This 88-page book takes you from researching your chosen model to the finished model, using various materials from wood, metal, styrene and GRP; with some extra touches to finish off your model. A must have for those modellers who like to build from scratch. Contents Chapter 1 - Why Scratch Build? Chapter 2 - Research Chapter3 - Model size Chapter 4 - Drawing the hull lines Chapter 5 - Extending the hull lines Chapter 6 - Wooden hulls Chapter 7 - Metal hulls Chapter 8 - Styrene hulls Chapter 9 - GRP hulls Chapter 10 - Decks Chapter 11 - Superstructures Chapter 12 - Soldering and silver soldering Chapter 13 - Propellers Chapter 14 - Sails and rigging Chapter 15 - Painting model boats Chapter 16 - Making the ship’s fittings Chapter 17 Finishing touches