[ad_1] Lofting is the process of converting reduced-scale drawings to full-size templates in wooden boat construction. It is an old method that has been replaced by Computer Aided Design (CAD) in commercial boat building, but hobbyists still enjoy the process. Modern commercial shipbuilding primarily uses precast steel construction, but lofting remains a topic of interest […]
[ad_1] Hugh Lofting, a British children’s author, wrote the Doctor Dolittle series of books while serving in World War I. The books, about a man who talks to animals, were adapted into films. Lofting’s vivid writing and art conveyed a message of kindness to animals and respect for others. Recent versions of the books have […]
