Samson Post and Bowsprit Bitts - The Suburban Ship Modeler
Dec 11, 2016 · So, I decided to start with the samson post and bowsprit bits. This is a small structure that supports the bowsprit. It is the most forward structure on the ship. This piece is made from one laser cut piece provided by the kit (for the …
Stern Post - Building, Framing, Planking and ... - Model Ship …
Mar 31, 2014 · The pages of the Journal are full of articles by accomplished ship modelers who show you how they create those exquisite details on their models, and by maritime historians who show you the correct details to build. The Journal is available in both print and digital editions.
Lining up the bow ( stem post),keel and stern post - Model Ship …
Dec 21, 2020 · I am currently building the Bounty made by Amati. The instructions say that Stem post , keel and stern post must be fitted after the first layer of planking and before the second layer of planking . The width of the Stem post or as they call the cut water has a thickness of 5 mm as does the stern...
Stepping the mast with a plum bob...two questions. - Model Ship …
Dec 15, 2023 · Anyone who has read my blogs knows that I tend to worry about the "correct" procedure that should be used in building a model ship. One of the things I have been worrying about lately was how to step the masts on my Granado in a way where I could guarantee they would be aligned relatively straigh...
Planking question and examples - Ships of Scale
Dec 26, 2021 · Planking is a skill that terrorized me at first, but with the right instruction, it can be done even by a beginner. Attached below are three tutorials for planking. They use a calculated approach to planking. More than anything, you need PATIENCE to plank a hull. Once you do one, it gets much easier.
Wooden ship modeling for absolute beginners, Vanguard models …
5 days ago · In this episode we compleate hull painting add the whale and the depth markers getting ready to fit the deckttps://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/hm-armed-cutt...
Guide To Masts, Yards & Booms On Model Ships - Modelers …
Jan 18, 2021 · In this post we will be considering the various masts and yards used on a wooden period model ship and their fittings. We will also examine techniques to taper the masts and yards.
Rigging masts - Ships of Scale
May 13, 2020 · In reviewing build logs and help topics, what seems to be most popular is to assemble as much off ship as possible for mast and trees, then attach mast and rig standing rigging such as shrouds and stays, which must be installed on ship.
Planking and Beveling - Building, Framing, Planking and plating a …
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Stanchions - Model Ship Fittings & Parts - Modelers Central
Stanchions were vertical posts or supports found on ships that served various purposes. They were typically made of wood or metal and were strategically placed along the ship’s decks and railings. Stanchions played a crucial role in providing structural support, enhancing safety, and aiding in the movement of crew and passengers on board.