Volume I of my Detailed Guide to Scratch Building Model Ships covers an introduction to scratch building a model ship.
 
This volume gives sources where you can purcahse detailed plans for scratch building a model ship. It covers the tools you will need, the different types of framework used to build a plank on frame model, and the different types of wood used and where to buy it.
 
Each volume is printed in full color on glossy paper. Even the book's front and back cover are on heavy stock glossy paper. This is a very high quality printed book, 8-1/2" x 11" with heavy duty spiral binding that enables you to open the book and lay it flat on your workbench while building your model.
 
The following topics are covered in ths volume:
 
Tools Needed
Plans and Drawing
Types of Framing
Framing Jigs
A Discussion on Wood
Milling Wood for Parts
This volume has 52 pages and 23 color photos.