On 10/26/2018 05:58 PM, Thomas wrote:
Looking like a lost puppy. Wanting a hobbie. Model ship. I had a uss constitution, 10,000 parts. Fell off a shelf 40 years ago.

Looking for a big ship model with a serious time taking put.

Any advice? I looked and failed.


https://modelexpo-online.com/model-s...boat-1-4-scale

Think small...

https://modelexpo-online.com/model-s...ooner-1-64-scl

or big. Both of these and others on the site are plank on bulkhead. In
other words you first glue a number of bulkheads to a false keel and
then fit narrow strips like you would in actual ship construction. I
started the longboat last winter and will finish it this winter. The
length overall includes the bowsprit so the actual hull is about 6"
long. What that mean is the thing is damn small. Illuminated magnifiers
help a lot. Most of the hardware is fabricated from the supplied brass
strip. In a couple of places you drill holes in a 1/32" strip. To put
that in perspective the smallest drill bit you're liable to find at the
hardware store is 1/16.

I've built real boats faster...

If you want something to keep you busy for a few years;

http://premiershipmodels.us/historic...model-ship-kit

Amati has a wide range of models but they are an Italian company and the
instructions might be a little cryptic. Even with the Model Shipways
booklets it help to know nautical terminology and some steps may not be
readily apparent to beginners.

A notch down the scale are the solid hull models. The hull is a solid
block of wood. Some forming and sanding will be required but it isn't as
daunting as planking. Single planking is the worst since you have to fit
very carefully. Double planked hulls give you a little leeway to hide
your mistakes.