Erik W
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Erik W got a reaction from Dimitris71 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
My 18th Century Longboat kit came from Model Shipways yesterday. I double checked to make sure everything that should be in the box was, and snapped a couple of photos. Though I consider myself a fairly accomplished modeler with other materials, this is my first wooden boat model. I'm excited to jump in!
Being new at this, I welcome any input and advice you seasoned veterans have to offer, so please feel free to offer a critique/constructive criticism of my work.
Now, it's time to break out my modeling supplies and tools, and get started . . .
Erik
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Erik W reacted to captain.jerry in Fair American by captain.jerry - Model Shipways
Eric, thanks for the link. I did check out the site just for kicks. Nothing there that would fit the requirement. I don't think I will be buying any parts anyway. My feeling is that if the ship needs a part that I can't make, then the ship will be fitted with the best attempt that I can produce. There are exceptions of course. I wont make cannons or ships wheel or grating. I don't need to. the ones supplied with the kit are very nice. I will not attempt carving the quarter badges or the figurehead. That would not lead to anything good. J will get these windows worked out.
The comment about expecting this to be displayed in a museum was just BS. I fully expect it to be displayed on high shelf in my storage shed after a nationwide tour and exhibition schedule. Details to be worked out.
Jerry
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Erik W got a reaction from Canute in Fair American by captain.jerry - Model Shipways
Jerry,
As mentioned above, Grandt Line may have something you can use: http://www.grandtline.com/products/arch/quarter/quarter_scale_architectural_windows.html
As far as using a plastic detail on a wooden ship model, I'm not sure what's "acceptable". It would seem to me if it's OK to use metal castings, it would be OK to use an odd plastic part if there were no viable wood alternative. But, being new to this wooden ship endeavor myself . . . I may be branded a heretic for that suggestion.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from ASAT in Fair American by captain.jerry - Model Shipways
Jerry,
As mentioned above, Grandt Line may have something you can use: http://www.grandtline.com/products/arch/quarter/quarter_scale_architectural_windows.html
As far as using a plastic detail on a wooden ship model, I'm not sure what's "acceptable". It would seem to me if it's OK to use metal castings, it would be OK to use an odd plastic part if there were no viable wood alternative. But, being new to this wooden ship endeavor myself . . . I may be branded a heretic for that suggestion.
Erik
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