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Building 18th Century Naval Artillery by Damon Siekonic
« on: January 03, 2010, 04:37:24 AM »
Last year I picked up a copy of Building 18th Century Naval Artillery.  I was pretty impressed with the book and feel that it would helpful for anyone building their own naval carriage.

I know the Zulu has had an opportunity to review the book.  I know several others here picked up the book also.  

What do you guys think of the book? Useful? Helpful?
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Re: Building 18th Century Naval Artillery by Damon Siekonic
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2010, 04:46:27 AM »
DD,
I read the book from cover to cover twice.  It gives detailed verbage and pictures on "how to" build.  I think most of us could put together a carriage that looks good.  This book shows the structural side that allows the carriage to withstand the rigors of live fire.  That, to me, was the most important part.
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Re: Building 18th Century Naval Artillery by Damon Siekonic
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2010, 05:53:13 AM »
Are they charging $30 in shipping, or is that the total?

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The book was released on November 1, 2008 and can be purchased from Privateer Media for $24.95 plus shipping.
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Domestic first class mail in a flat rate envelope: $29.75
International shipping to Canada: $34.90
International shipping everywhere else: $36.90

I was interested when it came out, but I wanted to see what people thought of it first.  Nice to see that it's well received.
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Re: Building 18th Century Naval Artillery by Damon Siekonic
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2010, 06:00:03 AM »
$29.75 is $24.95 plus shipping domestic first class.
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Re: Building 18th Century Naval Artillery by Damon Siekonic
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2010, 07:53:56 AM »
Quote from: gulfcoastblackpowder on January 03, 2010, 05:53:13 AM
Are they charging $30 in shipping, or is that the total?

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The book was released on November 1, 2008 and can be purchased from Privateer Media for $24.95 plus shipping.
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Domestic first class mail in a flat rate envelope: $29.75
International shipping to Canada: $34.90
International shipping everywhere else: $36.90

I was interested when it came out, but I wanted to see what people thought of it first.  Nice to see that it's well received.

Wow! GCBP, when you speak people listen!! Check the website now!!!!
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Re: Building 18th Century Naval Artillery by Damon Siekonic
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2010, 07:56:09 AM »
Wow!  That's incredible!  I think I deserve a free copy for that...or at least I may need to order one!
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Re: Building 18th Century Naval Artillery by Damon Siekonic
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2010, 08:03:51 AM »
its very well written , if you follow the step by step instructions I would guess that anyone could build that carriage without any prior experiance
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Re: Building 18th Century Naval Artillery by Damon Siekonic
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2010, 12:35:52 PM »
I just ordered a copy. ;D They will ship it out Wendsday
 
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