Ryland Craze

Hi JBH and welcome to Model Ship World.  You have been given good advice in the above posts.  There are many build logs on these three ships that you can view to determine if this is the direction that you may want to go.

Glenn,

I have attached a 7-10-7 Template PDF that may be of some help for you.

7-10-7.pdf

Also, check out this post.  I found it very helpful.  Dunbrody explains in detail how he makes masts out of square stock.

That is definitely a family heirloom.  I am sure your son is mighty proud of the work you did on your Victory and glad that he is the recipient of this beautiful model.

Glad to see your progress.  It is looking great.  Rigging was my favorite part of my build.

Congratulations Roger on finishing your Longboat.  This is not an easy model to build, but you did a great job on building this model.

Hi Chris and welcome to Model Ship World.  You have come to the right place to learn how to build wooden ship models.

Congratulations on finishing your DE.  You are a master at building card models.

Your work always amazes me.  When I look at this model I feel that I am looking at the actual dragster.

Those are spare parts. If there is extra space on a sheet of wood, Chuck will sometimes put duplicate parts.

Hi Adrian and welcome to Model Ship World. You have come to the right forum to ask questions about ship modeling.

Congratulations on finishing your first wooden ship model. You did a nice job on this kit.

This was the first pin vise that I purchased 25 years ago and I still use it: https://www.ottofrei.com/products/swivel-head-pin-vise

I also have this set that I also use: https://www.ottofrei.com/products/pin-vise-set-of-4-range-0-0mm-to-4-8mm

I mainly use the smaller ones that hold my #61 to #80 mini drill bits.

Wow!  Your work is amazing.

Hi Igmar and welcome to Model Ship World.  I look forward to seeing your models.

Glad to hear that you dodged the bullet.  So many people do not get a second chance.

Hi Herby and welcome to Model Ship World.  You did a nice job on your Bismark and also a nice build log.  I was glad to see the Bismark in the water.  I would be afraid that if I built one, it would sink.

I was really impressed by Spence's model at the Northeast Conference. It's awesome that you're making a kit of this boat. I'm a fan of the smaller models. I will have to start saving enough money to buy a bunch of raffle tickets at the next Northeast Conference.

Welcome to Model Ship world JC.  I have looked at your build log and you are doing a good job.

Nice start.  It is good to see another Medway Longboat being built. Also, do not forget to install the simulated bolts on the keel at the stern.

Hi Sam and welcome to Model Ship World.  You have come to the right forum to start your journey in wooden model ship building.  I hope you start a build log on your Polaris when you start your model.

Congratulations Doug on finishing your Flirt.  You built a beautiful and highly crafted model.

Beautiful model.  Congratulations!

Congratulations on finishing this beautiful model.  It has been a pleasure following your build.  Your build log will be an inspiration for current and future Winchelsea builders.

Hi Diego and welcome to Model Ship World.  Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory is a good kit to start with.  It is often run on sale at Model Expo.

On 5/5/2023 at 2:40 AM, aliluke said:

I am edge bending and twisting during the gluing process using my highly specialised clamps = fingernails and thumb!

The best clamps ever made. You did an excellent job on building your launch.  I did not realize how small it was until I saw the picture of you holding it.