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As it represents the highest and finest in ship models, and stands out distinctively in this class, you will find satisfaction in building the splendid model "Sovereign of the Seas."
Publication of an article on the construction of the "Sovereign" in popular style for the average craftsman, has never before been attempted, owing to the elaborate carvings with which the original ship was decorated, it being assumed that the reproduction of these carvings involved so much artistic ability that it could not be set before the layman. If ordinary, obvious methods were to be followed in reproducing the carvings, such an objection would, of course, be perfectly well taken. However, this problem had already been anticipated when we first considered the publication of this ornate model, and for that reason we devised and perfected the "Craftmat" process of making and applying imitation carvings, which is completely described in this book, and which enables anyone to produce exceptionally fine work. Our readers have found this process so highly successful that it is now considered as being a distinct advance beyond other methods used for similar embellishment of models.
The "Sovereign" is a museum type of model in every phase of its design and construction. Necessarily, the ship is much more detailed than the so-called "simplified" types and will undoubtedly take longer to construct than these. But every part, however small, is fully dimensioned so that the reader is never at a loss to know the exact size and shape. Nothing is left to his imagination and every attempt has been made to eliminate any need for the reader to do personal research in connection with it.
E. R. HAAN, Technical Editor, Popular Mechanics Magazine
Copyright, © 1933, by Popular Mechanics Company
