Ship models hold a range of fascinations: as examples of a craftsman’s skill, as objects of beauty, and as evocations of the ships they represent. In the latter role, they often
allow us to study a ship’s details in a way that can be problematic with the actual vessel, even more so in photographs, where shadows and distortions often make elements difficult to make out. This attractive book is thus to be welcomed, presenting a large number of models of ships that served during the First World War, many from the National Maritime Museum but also from the Imperial War Museum, the Australian War
Memorial and the Australian National Maritime
Museum.

Warship 2017, reviewed by Aidan Dodson

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Mariners's Mirror

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Warship World

This book is not only very informative but it reminds us that these highly detailed models exist and provide a presentation of the character of the real warships that have sadly passed to scrap. An enjoyable and recommended book... The author has done an excellent job of using full colour images of detailed warship models to present this period of incredible change in the nature of war at sea.

Firetrench

Yet another fascinating book that continues the fine series of histories of ship types as portrayed by models... In keeping with previous volumes in this series, the book is full color throughout, superbly produced and very well written as one has come to expect from David Hobbs... A well-conceived and beautifully-produced series.

Ships in Scale

The excellent photography shows the details of rigging and many of the deck mounted guns and ammunition.

Marine Model Magazine

The illustrations of the boats are a real highlight for each model fan.

ModellWerft

The resultant book is a real gem with which modellers, those who ever wanted to be modellers and wider warship enthusiasts will find an instant rapport...This is one of those rare books which can be picked up at any time to lose oneself in the modeller's art of a century ago.

Australian Naval Institute

The models are very detailed and the photographs [are] of very high quality, truly depicting the many vessels produced during this era.

Scuttlebutt

All [the] models in this book are outstanding examples of the ship-modellers' art. The models are eye-popping; the photographs of the models are impressive and gorgeous. Each does an outstanding job of illustrating the evolution of its class of ship.
'Warships of the Great War Era' is excellent for those seeking an illustrated introduction to warship building and developments of the ships that fought [in] World War I. It highlights why one picture is said to be worth a thousand words. It will also interest anyone who enjoys viewing well-built model ships, especially those interested in the navies of the steel and steam era.

Nautical Research Journal

This is quite a neat way of describing the warships of WWI... As a bonus for modelers, the book also contains some of the finest examples of ship modeling, many of which are held in museum collections. Split into 8 chapters, Warships of the Great War Sea, examines the main features of each type of vessel as you go through the book. If warships of WWI are of any interest to you, I think this is an excellent choice.

Military Modeling

David Hobbs, the author, is a well-known naval and aviation historian with a number of books to his credit. It appears that he had full access to the vast model collection of the National Maritime Museum and chose his subjects based on ship type and superior workmanship. Many of the models came from builders workshops and the attention to detail and accuracy is beautiful to behold.
This is a wonderful series that lets us look into the Museum's collection and I look forward to more books to follow.
Grab this one up, it's a gem.

Seaways Shipmodelling