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[regex]

There is a museum in Benica that I believe has, or would know the whereabouts of, his plans and records.

Fantastic lead, thank you!

 

[regex]

Last post in this thread for a while (I have some reading and building to do), picked up Ship Modeling From Scratch by Edwin Leaf. Just paging through it, looks like a fantastic resource.

 

[Bill-R]

I just received my latest purchase from ANCRE. I ordered it on 11/11 and got it today. Six days. Can't get better service than that. Maybe this monograph will be in tune with my skills. It is a Christmas present from my wife, so I will have to wait till then.

Bill

 

[JerryTodd]

Just found these two, more research than modeling.

I knew Geoffrey Footner, worked on his house a few times, great guy if you agreed with him, irascible coot if you didn't.
I looking forward to his view on how Fells Point saved the world, hope it's better than his Constellation book.

A fellow I make reenacting stuff for, boxes, tables, etc; gifted me this one...


This popped up on ebay recently; a hard to find matched set for less than a used car.

 

[Corsair]

Just found these two, more research than modeling.
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I knew Geoffrey Footner, worked on his house a few times, great guy if you agreed with him, irascible coot if you didn't.
I looking forward to his view on how Fells Point saved the world, hope it's better than his Constellation book.

A fellow I make reenacting stuff for, boxes, tables, etc; gifted me this one...
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This popped up on ebay recently; a hard to find matched set for less than a used car.
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I have Geoffrey Footner's book on the Constellation.

 

[DAWarden-(Jaager)]

I have the previous edition and from the frequent questions about this subject a copy of this book should probably accompany every first kit order.

 

[RogerD]

Rigging First-Rate Ships of the Royal Navy, circa 1805: Modeler's Rigging Handbook, Author: Thomas Gropp

I was pleased to receive a copy of the above titled book this afternoon via Amazon. The book is hardcover with no dust jacket, measures 11”x 8 1/2” and contains 260 pages of very well laid out, clear images.

I know there are a multitude of books on rigging, of which I own quite a few, but my initial impression is this book will provide additional and necessary information during the sometimes confusing rigging process. I have copied and attached the front and back covers, the preface and two random pages, which I feel provides sufficient information to pique a modellers interest.

(The cover photos appear to show wear but are actually part of the embedded colour format).

 

[JerryTodd]

I have Geoffrey Footner's book on the Constellation.

I've had it for a few years now; Geoffrey's book is full of "evidence" that had been long refuted, some even proven as forgeries, all driven by his angry need for the ship to have been built in Fells Point, and his hatred of Howard Chapelle. You'll see none of the evidence that the ship was a different design, built from scratch in 1854, the yard logs, material lists, drawings, documentation of the frigate being broken-up a hundred yards or so away, or anything else that trips up his preconceived conclusion in this book.
When ever I saw him, I would never broach the subject of Constellation. Even on my website for my model, I originally didn't get into the debate, cause I knew he'd see it and call me up to berate my opinion; the boy could hold a grudge too. I didn't change the website till after he died. Any time I saw him though, we talked of Chesapeake bay craft, like Skipjacks, Bugeyes, and pilot boats; those were great conversations, and I'm looking forward to finally reading his work on that subject.


BTW: The Constellation book is on Amazon for $5 USD right now

 

[AllanKP69]

The jeers are secured to the yard on the wrong side of the blocks, so I would be wary.
Allan

 

[Roger Pellett]

Jerry, I read Footner’s Tidewater Triumph many years ago. I would be anxious to hear your opinion once you finish reading.

Roger