#3908017 - 02/06/14 05:23 PM
Re: Anyone tried wooden model ship building?
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I've look at some plans. Not sure how accessible the kind of stock I'd need to build a project is, or the pricing. Will have to check.
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#3908205 - 02/06/14 09:50 PM
Re: Anyone tried wooden model ship building?
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Yes, I built a couple. My last one was a Marine Model's Pinky, which was gaff rigged, pink-sterned fishing schooner from the 1820 to 1870 period. I was then going to build their 14 gun Virginia Privateer, but life and graduate school got in the way. I've actually saved that kit in like new condition for almost 50 years for the day when the spirit moves to start on it, but it hasn't and probably won't. The Marine Model kits had pre-carved, solid hulls that required final shaping, sanding and decking. The intricate rigging was challenging and required good eyesight and a fair amount of dexterity. I found these kits relaxing to work on and got a lot of satisfaction from displaying them when completed.
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#3908602 - 02/07/14 05:35 PM
Re: Anyone tried wooden model ship building?
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Great job! And thanks for sharing. I can see what you mean about those lines (seams) of your sails. But as you said it's a learning process. I've gone halfway thru a bluenose schooner and I can attest that planking is a b*tch! I can see why this has typically been the hobby of older and more patient males.
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#3908790 - 02/07/14 09:58 PM
Re: Anyone tried wooden model ship building?
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Yes, thanks for the responses! Nice work Bandit4, the sailboat looks pretty good, overall. Certainly a project that appeals to me, and if I eventually try it, I'd like to build a sailboat or sailing ship myself.
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#3909658 - 02/10/14 01:25 AM
Re: Anyone tried wooden model ship building?
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Thanks Wingnuts01, I think I know just the shop to check next time I'm out there. They might also have some basswood blocks, too. Could be useful for maybe carving a small solid hull catboat or something.
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#3966100 - 06/11/14 01:53 PM
Re: Anyone tried wooden model ship building?
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I'm currently working on the U.S. Brig Syren form model shipways. http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2260It comes with a detailed 130 page manual with pictures and everything. I love pictures. Plus the guy who created the kit, Chuck Passaro is an admin at http://modelshipworld.com/ and will answer any questions you have about the build.
I've come to realize that many adults act more childish than most children.
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#3966213 - 06/11/14 05:05 PM
Re: Anyone tried wooden model ship building?
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Wow, yea. DeadMeat consider posting some progress updates and thoughts on the build along the way.
BTW, with a kit that detailed, do you have any prior experience, or did you just go a kit you liked?
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by RedOneAlpha. 04/18/24 05:46 PM
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