This book needs no introduction. Charles G. Davis was the leading light in the Marine Research Society of Salem, Massachusetts, between the wars. A naval architect by profession, he used his practical experience of shipbuilding to advance the techniques of model making from the rather crude 'sailor-made' objects of the time to the 'museum-standard' ideal of today.
26 years ago, I purchased this book brand new when I was a member of the Alberta Ship Model Society for the meager price of $34.
My humble opinion, worth every penny! I used this book to build the USS Constitution which is featured in this blog. What is of significance, and worth mentioning is the Appendix with tables. Davis lists a plethora of sparring systems, dimensions of spars, masts, sails, rope rigging, etc.
Seeing how I want to get into building some scale table top war-gaming models [1" = 100'] like Mr. McNarry did, this book will help me with some scale conversion. Lots of research and mathematics ahead of me, however I am up for the challenge as if you're not learning you might as well be dead.
A bit of nostalgia, the father of Mr.Davis was a clerk to Admiral Farragut. Also approximately 26 years to this day I was saved! Truly today is a day to celebrate what the Good Lord has done for me and my family. On another note my mom continues to improve with her bout of the shingles.
A good and prosperous weekend to all who frequent this blog.