Ships Gun Deck Cut Away *pics*

it's called Battle Station in 1/23 by mantua.

there is an even easier way to do treenails (pronounced trunnels), especially on the lower decks which won''t be seen close up. punch holes where the treenail would go. when all the holes are punched, take a darker furniture trimming stick (like a crayon) and rub over all the holes filling them up. then take a piece of glass and scrap off the excess. can't tell the difference from putting actual wood treenails in the planks. and i have made my own treenails from shish kabab skewers and a draw plate. very hard on the hands.

i am stating the mamoli 1/93 CONSTITUTION cross-section.

Thanks for the name of that Waynec.  I have a duplicate of that around here somewhere that I will eventually build.  I almost always buy two of the same thing.  One to do and one to do better   I have tried the method you speak of but I wasn't exactly happy with all of the "nails" looking perfect.  The uniqueness of each nail after the way I did it appealed to me more.  However, I am not sure I would have gone the shish kabob skewer route.  You're right, tough on the hands LOL

JigSawMan

P.S. My first wooden ship construction was of that 1/98 Constitution cross section.  I did that about 5 years ago.  Looks like hell and I would probably never post pictures of it, but it was a good learning experience.  You'll have fun with it.  Was a great pice to put together.

i think it also depends on the scale. it works with smaller scaled models. as you know sometimes you have to sacrifice authenticity for overall appearance. for example, putting every treenail in every plank on a small deck looks like measles and hurts the overall appearance. this i smy first wooden ship model. i have a pair of armed virginia cutters, a halifax, and an old pilot boat on the shelf, not to mention a bunch or ww1 and russo-japanese war 1/350 plastic ships w/ pe.

i will be doing my cross-section in 3d and creating a digital story book of the build simultaneously. i am fortunate to have a large wooden (primarily) ship model club in denver ROCHY MOUNTAIN SHIPWRIGHTS of which i am the webmaster and newsletter editor. we also have a number of IPMS clubs in the area.

Yes I agree on the scale thing.  I am doing a Panart 1/78 HMS Victory which is painted when done, so two reasos not to insert tree nails

Unfortunately for me, we do not have ANY modeling clubs anywhere near me at all.  I have considered starting one but am not sure I have the time it would take to see it through at this point.  I think it's great that you have a ship club in your area like that.  I have to get most of my hands on questions answered at ship shows I might go to that are usually 6-7 hours away Bleh!

I am goping to visit your club site and check that out.  Thanks for the link.

JigSawMan