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2008 Model Competition Update

by wirewolf

09-07-2008 09:57 PM

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This forum is for general discussions about our hobby; model ships, boats and/or maritime life. Have a modeling problem? What’s the best set of plans for a fully rigged tall ship model? Are you new to Shipmodeling? The best supply of Ship plans......

rigging your cannons

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09-08-2008 01:11 AM

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King of the Mississippi AL

by nijmegen

09-08-2008 05:01 AM

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Shared Projects Forum

A Forum where members' that are working on a similar modeling project, can share their mutual experiences and / or problems with each other and the rest of the Forum.

ship features spreadsheet

by Surprise

09-07-2008 05:32 PM

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Have a favorite book on Ship Modeling Techniques? What's a good book to have on hull planking? Do you know of a good Modeling Magazine? Click here to view the latest recommended Book or Link.

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Tell the forum about your experiences with different ship and boat model kits. Have a favorite manufacturer? Do you prefer kits or do you like to scratch build? Or do you prefer kit 'bashing'? Were the ship/boat plans from so and so’s kit any good?

Lauck Street Shipyard HMS...

by Davit

07-30-2008 05:01 PM

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Have a little shop or modeling tip to share with the forum? Your favorite glue? Have any tools to recommend? What's the best method to prevent shrinkage of rigging?
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OK, Jim, Ship Lighting

by jemontgomery

08-31-2008 07:58 PM

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