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A frank $1,600 kit review. Ultra-fine wire rigging at 1\/700 scale. Issue 3 has range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt the Limit of the Hands: Building Napoleonic Warships in 1\/700 Scale, Part 1\u003c\/strong\u003e — A thorough introduction to Age of Sail warships in resin at extreme small scale: brass masting, ultra-fine wire rigging, and the research behind historically accurate miniatures. \u003cem\u003e(Linus Spjutsberg)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDarwin's Beagle: Building Mamoli's Kit, Part 1\u003c\/strong\u003e — A beginner-friendly plank-on-bulkhead build of HMS Beagle, from keel assembly through copper plating, with practical tips on fairing and glue selection. \u003cem\u003e(George Athanasiou)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D Printing, Part 3: Make or Buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e — When does it make sense to invest in your own printer versus sourcing from specialist manufacturers? \u003cem\u003e(Ron Neilson)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding a 1\/35th Harbor Defense Motor Launch, Part 2: The Deckhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e — The WWII motor launch continues above decks, with wheelhouse, bridge, machine gun tubs, and deck hardware. \u003cem\u003e(Thomas Koehl)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding the Crew and Passengers in the 1800s\u003c\/strong\u003e — Primary-source research into the livestock carried aboard clipper ships like the \u003cem\u003eFlying Cloud\u003c\/em\u003e, with practical guidance on building chicken coops and livestock pens for your model. \u003cem\u003e(Scott Bradner)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Monster in the Box: Building HMS Hood, Part 2\u003c\/strong\u003e — Paint matching, degaussing line installation, accuracy modifications, and the first (frustrating) water trials of the 1:200 RC build. \u003cem\u003e(Scott Himowitz)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Forget Us, We Also Served! 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Issue 5 is about the knowledge that has to exist before you can build anything: the plans, the instructions, and the build logs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState of the Craft: The 2026 Kit Survey Report.\u003c\/strong\u003e 421 ratings of seventeen manufacturers produce industry-wide satisfaction scores, loyalty metrics, and the one thing builders most want kit makers to fix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding the Santa Maria: A 1:48 Kit by Pavel Nikitin, Part 1.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plank-on-frame build log covering the Slipway jig, keel and frames, hull planking, and the kit errors met along the way. \u003cem\u003e(W.K. 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The Minor Warships, Part 5: Two Case Studies from the Seventeenth Century.\u003c\/strong\u003e How two model makers researched, drafted, and built the \u003cem\u003eTruelove\u003c\/em\u003e and the Pepysian sloop \u003cem\u003eBonetta\u003c\/em\u003e from period treatises, paintings, and educated speculation. \u003cem\u003e(Ian McLaughlan)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding a 1\/32 Scale Galway Hooker, Part 2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Turf cargo, a figure of the builder's father, hand-made red sails, and a finished case complete a scratch-built leathbhád. \u003cem\u003e(James Norton)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Monster in the Box: HMS Hood Build, Part 3.\u003c\/strong\u003e An aged-teak deck, a silicone-sealed canoe stern, four motors on one controller, and the RC \u003cem\u003eHood\u003c\/em\u003e's first water trials. \u003cem\u003e(Scott Himowitz)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHMS Beagle, Part III: Setting Up the Deadeyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A practice fixture, a brass alignment tool, and a seven-step needle-threader method for deadeyes that sit dead level. \u003cem\u003e(George Athanasiou)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy History Loses to Legend, Part I: The Missing Ships.\u003c\/strong\u003e Why \u003cem\u003eCenturion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRoyal George\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eRanger\u003c\/em\u003e never became kits, and what actually decides which ships do. \u003cem\u003e(Richard Sloop)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview of the Artesanía Latina Anatomy HMS Victory, Part 2.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit's recurring problems grouped by type (missing parts, unsourced tools, fragile pieces), with a fix for each. \u003cem\u003e(Bob Hunt)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack to the … Past, Part 1: Building the CUX 87.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our cover model: a 1:33 radio-controlled German shrimp cutter with a laser-cut hull, mahogany-clad wheelhouse, and green trawl nets, built in pursuit of a Baltic childhood. \u003cem\u003e(Tomasz Klyszynski)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus departments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSilver Soldering, Part Two:\u003c\/em\u003e Ochre-paste joint protection plus making wire rings, chains, and deadeye bindings for complex assemblies. \u003cem\u003e(David Antscherl)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOn the Water:\u003c\/em\u003e Homemade cans and nuns, self-centering RC course buoys built from bottles, sheaves, and unequal anchor weights. \u003cem\u003e(Tim Mayer)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eScuttlebutt:\u003c\/em\u003e A conversation with Victor Zhang of Modelship Dockyard, the young Chinese brand rethinking plank-on-frame with 3D-printed structure and original research. \u003cem\u003e(Michael Ellison)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIn the Workshop:\u003c\/em\u003e Matched gudgeons and pintles made from flattened copper pipe, with a simple jig for consistent results. \u003cem\u003e(Robbie Zielemans)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShipwright's Apprentice:\u003c\/em\u003e Three bench tips covering photo-etch parts, binder-clip planking clamps, and a reversed clothespin for extra grip. \u003cem\u003e(Robert LaPorta)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAround the Horn:\u003c\/em\u003e ModelCon 8 aboard the Battleship \u003cem\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/em\u003e, the Philadelphia Ship Model Society's eighth annual show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReader's Showcase:\u003c\/em\u003e Finished builds from readers, including Caelan McCormick's 1:24 scratch-built USS \u003cem\u003eMonitor\u003c\/em\u003e with a working turret.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80 pages | Print + Digital | Published by SeaWatch Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeaWatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67595552522403,"sku":"SIS2905","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/7565\/2771\/files\/SIS2905cover.jpg?v=1790956478"},{"product_id":"ships-in-scale-jan-feb-2026-digital-only","title":"Ships In Scale - 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Whether you're a lifelong builder or just getting started, there's something here for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding a Norwegian Sailing Pram\u003c\/strong\u003e — A traditional wooden small-craft build that teaches foundational skills from the keel up. \u003cem\u003e(Robert F. LaPorta)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Anteo: A Tugboat Model with Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e — An honest look at Panart's plank-on-bulkhead tugboat kit, with modifications and lessons learned. \u003cem\u003e(Ken Bidwell)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D Printing: A New Age for Ship Modelers\u003c\/strong\u003e — How additive manufacturing has matured into a practical, everyday tool for the workbench. \u003cem\u003e(Ron Neilson)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Forget Us, We Also Served! Minor Warships (Part 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e — The small ships that fought big wars, finally getting their due. \u003cem\u003e(Ian McLaughlan)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow Important Is Scale?\u003c\/strong\u003e — A thought-provoking look at accuracy, artistic interpretation, and what we're really trying to say with a model. \u003cem\u003e(T.R. Mayer)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Monster in the Box: Building HMS Hood (Part 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Scott Himowitz begins an ambitious 1:200 build of the legendary British battlecruiser. \u003cem\u003e(Scott Himowitz)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Open Boats — with an Open Mind\u003c\/strong\u003e — Master builder David Antscherl challenges conventional carvel-planking methods. \u003cem\u003e(David Antscherl)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding HMS Ontario (Part 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e — A detailed plank-on-frame build log starting with keel and early structure. \u003cem\u003e(Roger Marshall)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus departments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Myth of Red Gun Ports\u003c\/em\u003e — Kroum Batchvarov debunks one of ship modeling's most persistent legends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOn the Waterfront: Calypso\u003c\/em\u003e — The Billing Boats kit and the story behind Cousteau's iconic ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShipwright's Apprentice: Riveting Results\u003c\/em\u003e — A simple technique for simulating steel hull plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistoric Ships: The Lost Steamer Libertador\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eScuttlebutt\u003c\/em\u003e — Bob Hunt: From the DMZ to the Drafting Table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Workshop: Building a Table Saw Sled\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAround the Horn\u003c\/em\u003e — The NJ Ship Model Society's HMS Speedwell collaborative build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80 pages | Print + Digital | Published by SeaWatch Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeaWatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722040836259,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/7565\/2771\/files\/SIS_Mockup2.png?v=1752351910"},{"product_id":"ships-in-scale-mar-apr-2026-digital-only","title":"Ships In Scale - Mar\/Apr 2026 (Digital Only)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNOTE: THIS IS THE DIGITAL ONLY VERSION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in Scale — March\/April 2026 (Vol. 29, No. 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe response to Issue 1 was overwhelming. 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