The construction of a historical sailing ship, regardless of the scale, requires a special skill. The choice of the right materials and tools plays a role, as does the design of the workspace in the workshop. Particularly important is the acquisition of the necessary plans. In this book, Philip Reed describes the construction of a warship from the late 18th century at a scale of 1:144. Step by step, he guides the reader through all phases of an extremely demanding model building process. The hull, the decks and armament, the bow and stern, as well as their decorations, the rigging, and the flags. Reed documents the entire fascination of professional ship modeling with precise descriptions and over 380 photographs. Thus, the reader holds a book that serves as both a report and a guide, encouraging them to try their hand at it themselves.