|
 |
|
Ship Modeling Forum Portal
|
|
|
This Portal Page is a brief outline of the Forums' content and it's features. It's like a "Snapshot View" of the different pages within the Forum. You can view other "Forum" Pages by using the drop down menu above - "Forum Posting Pages", any link in the "Header" or "Navbar", or the link below - "Click here to come aboard and browse around the Forum"
wirewolf (John, AKA - Cap), Forum Administrator
|
|
It's a hobby, not a job.
Have fun and enjoy the pastime of making model ships and boats!
|
|
Hello all, Glad to be back
|
|
- by jimsib On May 14, 2013 - 8:33 PM
|
|
My name is James/Jim Marsh Sr. from Saint John, N.B. Canada. Have for as long as I can remember had a strong interest in sailing ships and the seas. My Great Grandfather Solomon Marsh of Deer Harbor nfld was a Master Schooner builder.
|
|
0
Replies |
33 Views
|
Print
|
| » Latest Article » View More Articles |
 |
Title: Building a Wood Lathe
Contributed by: vwmiller on 05-03-2013
Summary: Commercial laths are expensive, and I’m cheap! Therefore, following the saying of “Improvise, Adapt and Overcome”, I set out to create a simple home made wood lath designed for modeling work.
Category: Shop Notes / Tips
Views: 107
|
|
| » Latest Glossary Terms
|
Thole pin
A wooden peg set in pairs in the gunwales of a rowing boat to serve as an oarlock or fulcrum in rowing.
Or [View Entire Category]
By: Navarone, On: 10-10-2011
|
Wheelhouse.2
The housing covering the paddlewheels on Steamships. (e.g. Side Wheel Steamers)
Or [View Entire Category]
By: Susquehanna, On: 04-05-2011
|
pintle and gudgeon
Old names for rudder hinges... the pintle being the portion bearing the pin and the gudgeon the socket into which the pin fits... generally the rudder carries the pintle and the gudgeon is fixed to the stern post.
Or [View Entire Category]
By: j_lefever, On: 01-28-2011
|
| More terms here
|
|
|
|
 (2).jpg "Planking the hull, running the planks (Part One)")
