Ship Modeling Forum
A web site forum devoted to the handcrafting of model ships and boats.

Transom decision
by fourjc
3 Jul 2009 at 4:53pm
36 hours into Artesania Latina Bluenose II and I started the planking of forward deck, as I am planning the next future steps I foresee a problem with fitting the transom to the rear of the deck, the back end is curved and the transom supplied is...
Homemade Chopper
by fourjc
2 Jul 2009 at 6:50am
New life for old cutters/pliers.. Took an old pair of cutters chopped of the tips off and one handle, Ground the inside of the long handle to suit blade drill and tap two holes for blade retaining screws. Welded a bolt to the end of the short handle...
Cradle decoration
by SyraGary
30 Jun 2009 at 8:30pm
I'm building a model of Endeavour for my son and was thinking that it might be nice to have something extra to go with it when it's completed. As I wasn't about to go diving off the Rhode Island coast to get a piece of the ship, I had to think of...
What type of glue
by fourjc
30 Jun 2009 at 6:51pm
26 hours into Bluenose II and near the end of the first layer of planking on the hull. Used wood glue on the edges of the planks and CA glue on the frames. The finish walnut planking is .015" thick.. Can anyone recommend a good glue for this...
Greetings from a Colorado Sailorsort of
by Harvey2
30 Jun 2009 at 5:23pm
I am looking forward to tapping into what I'm sure is a vast store of knowlege that you folks have about a subject about which I am still appallingly ignorant ie. shipmodeling. Thanks for the opportunity to join you in the forum. Regards.
Hello to the forum
by MikePPP
30 Jun 2009 at 3:38pm
Hello to all. It is great to find this forum. The pictures of all of the beautiful ships is encouraging. My current effort, the AL Swift, has it's first layer of planking completed, and I am currently working on the deck furniture. I am tempted to...
How is Everyone Doing
by Landlubber
30 Jun 2009 at 1:44pm
Looking forward to being part of the forum
CVN72 USS Abraham Lincoln
by bunraku
30 Jun 2009 at 11:57am
Hello All. I am not a modeller'but really appreciate the skill you guys have and the finished product most of all.I've recently commissioned someone to convert a Tamiya Nimitz Carrier 1/350 scale into the 3rd ship of the class Abe Lincoln during...
Hello, from your newest member!
by flowjoe
30 Jun 2009 at 6:59am
Hello everyone, I'm not quite sure what to write at this time, so I'll just say Hi, glad to be here and glad to have found this forum!
Ahoy! New shipmate onboard
by david4843
30 Jun 2009 at 4:10am
Hi fellow Shipmates. I'm new to the Forum and I'm not quite sure what to say at this time. So I'll just say 'Ahoy!', and I'm glad to be part of the crew!
Hello all
by bunraku
30 Jun 2009 at 3:09am
Not a Modeller'but looking for information on the Abe Lincoln 2000-2001 period.Especially the Island and Weapons.
hoffman
by Hoffman
29 Jun 2009 at 12:43pm
US Constellation by Artesantia........great build...as much detail as you wish to put in. It helps to be 1 hr drive from the real ship...and have a complete wood and metal shop. NOt quite museum quality...but very close to it. Now I trying to find a...
Thinking of deviating from the instructionsam I insane?
by bvburnes
29 Jun 2009 at 12:14am
Hello, I am a newbie working on the Artesania Latina American Schooner (1819). I am currently attaching the rough (first) hull planking. The instructions have me attaching the bulwarks and finished hull planks before attaching the keel, stern...
Modeling through the eyes of Forrest Gump
by ductapeforever
28 Jun 2009 at 8:31pm
After only minor modifications, 'Jenny' the coastal shrimp boat from the 1994 Academy Award winning motion picture is now complete. The base kit is the 1/60 kit from Lindberg only just recently re-released.
Thank you for permission to come aboard!
by WalzBear
28 Jun 2009 at 6:32pm
Hello all. My name is Barry. I'm sure to learn a lot from many of you and I know I will have questions for sure. I've undertaken a project that, although I'm excited about, there will be some challenges ahead. I've done my fair share of model...

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