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Like many of you I tend to build more than just one genre'. My latest project is a wooden ship model. I get bit by the bug every few years.... So I thought I would go with this kit...
To brush up on the skills and techniques I would need for this I picked a couple of good books from Amazon, together they were just over $25 so shipping was free. The first one is Ship Modeling Simplifed by Frank Mastini. You can get at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ship-Modeling-Simplified-Techniques-Construct... And the second one is called Planiking Techiniques for Model Ship Builders by Donald Dressel, also at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Planking-Techniques-Model-Ship-Builders/dp/08... I got the second to fill out my order at Amazon for free shipping... Both are great resoureces. I then got busy on the project and have gotten as far as the first layer of planking on the hull. Here are a few shots:
One thing I learned about on the deck planking is to take a pencil and rub the edges of the plank against them. It really adds depth...
If I get enough interest here, I'll keep the post updated with more pictures as things progress...
Been tempted to start a wood model, so want to encourage you to continue posting to this thread.
Group Build (Shiver Me Timbers):
1:200 Trumpeter Arizona, 0% complete
1:700 3 Flight Deck Akagi, 10% complete
Please keep up the log - I'm thinking about attempting a wooden model after cutting my teeth on a couple of plastic ones, so will be interested to see how things progress.
Fine looking sloop (?) by the way!
Ditto-There are not many WIP ship threads so I will be watching this one closely.
Nice job so far. Edgeing the deck planks is an old modeler's technique to add depth and definition to the planks. Keep posting!
Bill
Keep up the posts and photos. Need more show and tells.
Jim
Main WIP:
On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II
I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.
Yes indeed! Please continue with your build log here. I guarantee I'll follow it with interest until you "launch" her (assuming I'm still here ).
Nautical Society of Oregon Model Shipwrights
Portland Model Power Boat Association
Im in, I wanna see.
Mike
Great! I have eyed this model up, but some poor reviews about part fit have put me off. It will be interesting to see a build-log.
I have always thought that of the more affordable wooden kits, for historical fidelity this is def. one of the better ones. It certainly does resemble a 18th century Galeas very well.
good luck.
Will
It's nice to see another wood kit enthusiast over here. Good luck on the build and keep posting pictures! I have a half-finished model shipways kit on the work bench. I haven’t touched it all summer, but I’m hoping to finish it this winter. i just need proper motivation.
That deck looks spectacular!!!!
TD4438 That deck looks spectacular!!!!
It does indeed. I especially like the treenails!
Hi,
had a chance to look at the pics a little more. I think the deck planking looks very nice- it has an aesthetic I find very appealing- not 'overfinished' as some ship models seem to be.
I think you may need to fair the bulkheads a little more to allow the lower strakes to sit comfortably? Have you marked a rabbet line?
My First time & first ship.
Dont know if you have any more pics but would like to see more on the Scotland.
Ben31 My First time & first ship. Dont know if you have any more pics but would like to see more on the Scotland.
Try http://modelshipworld.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=corel+scotland&&start=0
Good work on the POB. Keep posting updates and maybe I'll get a start back on my Endeavor.
Scott
rossjr,
I have a number of wooden ship kits in my stash as well. I got started on the Amati Greek Bireme about a year ago, but it's on the back burner right now as I build some Japanese airplanes (1/72, 1/48, 1/32) which happen to be my main passion. Seeing your post has gotten the bug biting me again - please keep up the posts as it will give me some incentive to get back to work on mine (and now that i have a camera - I'll post some pics as well).
Best wishes, Kevin
Kevin A. Lawton
Dept. of History
Dept. of Quaternary Sciences
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
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