# Ship Modeling Simplified: Kit Construction Guide by Frank Mastini

Construction: Ship Modeling Simplified is Frank Mastini’s practical guide to building ship models from kits, aimed especially at beginners. It covers choosing a kit and setting up a workbench, then moves through instructions, hull planking, rigging, sails, finishing and display.

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- Language: en-CA
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- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 548

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## At a glance

- Guidance progresses from selecting a kit and organizing a workshop to interpreting instructions and completing a model.
- Described techniques include tight hull planking, mast assembly and rigging, and making realistic-looking sails.
- The listing says the book includes an Italian-English nautical dictionary for working with Italian kit instructions.

## Pros

- The beginner-oriented sequence spans setup, construction and final display, so readers can use it as a project reference.
- Customer feedback describes the writing and illustrations as clear and detailed.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
- Publication date: March 22 1990
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 180 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780071558679
- ISBN-13: 978-0071558679
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 18.75 x 1.02 x 23.5 cm

## Before you buy

- The Italian-English nautical dictionary is described as included, but the listing does not specify which kits or instruction languages beyond that context it supports.

## A good fit for

- Beginners starting a ship model kit who want guidance from workshop setup through finishing.
- Hobbyists looking for reference advice on hull planking, rigging, sails and interpreting kit instructions.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a guide to scratch-building rather than construction from kits.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights helpful hints, informative and detailed material, readable writing and useful illustrations. These qualities may make a step-by-step reference easier to follow while building a kit. The overall rating distribution is mostly positive, though a smaller share of ratings is lower, and the supplied feedback does not explain the reasons for those ratings.
- Positive themes: Readers describe the book as informative and detailed.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback praises its readability, writing and illustrations.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this guide aimed at beginners?
Yes. Its description presents it as a beginner-friendly introduction, starting with kit selection and workshop setup before discussing construction and finishing.
### What construction topics does it cover?
The listing describes advice on reading instructions, hull planking, mast assembly and rigging, sails, painting, decorating and displaying finished models.
### Does it include a nautical glossary?
The listing says it includes an Italian-English dictionary of nautical terms, presented as useful when assembling Italian kits.

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## Images

![Ship Modeling Simplified: Kit Construction Guide by Frank Mastini — 1](https://loonieperks.com/i/suwCd9HfMmUKl7mvUJagPrMROeESKoQpp83Rc1F6lqjMaSTCJSx042iPrysZMEys4R3FeLsVtyPnqaOk2LSgLAIhwxFnEkP2WhSNkzjMIehchFT6nwjp.jpg)

![Ship Modeling Simplified: Kit Construction Guide by Frank Mastini — 2](https://loonieperks.com/i/4DfVsBE2Kem9F6f7ymePiFzgangFwFOj9412rn8P08bAhM-f5jhovgiAALezojis7WPZh3_5pzXOm4L5VPGOlAsQ7WhoiPn-BSmItff-DPvLvpfbHwKx.jpg)

![Ship Modeling Simplified: Kit Construction Guide by Frank Mastini — 3](https://loonieperks.com/i/XZGHpoFY3z2QysH-oS83mFrUqcU-YQ51sxINNHGp_AzWgZODctS4X5RXnTBZii5Xj6FxnF6WHA8Hhpa4MxAihpIbpEGKeR9leEqSFlicPA.jpg)