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If you enjoy building ship models that are historically accurate as well as beautiful, then The Nautical Research Guild (NRG) is just right for you.
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New to ship modelling? But what do you build first?
in Wood ship model kits
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I have been building wood model ships now for ten years. All successfully completed too. I have completed The Endeavour, Santa Maria, river boat Mississippi, The Roche, Sovereign of the Sea, Stage Coach for a bit of a change, and finally the Titanic which is currently in the build process.
This is the way I approached my first build and every build after. I read the manual or instructions not once but twice through. I then go through every part and mark the part with the part number so I know it is a complete kit. Some of the kits have taken 12 months to complete while others 2 years. You have to have patience and not rush through.
You need good modelling tools but does not have to cost the earth. You will need pvc glue and super glue, lots of masking tape, wood filler, paint to finally add colour to your model, sandpaper, a vice is very handy as well. These are all the add ons that don't come with a kit.
For bending wood I never used the plank bender tool. I soaked the wood in water and used masking tape and a jar to bend to the shape I wanted. It may take a day or two but it is worth it.
It is also a very good idea to build a working frame for your model for steadiness. Makes life a bit easier. Just because one part of your model is drying you can't jump ahead and do something else or you could find that you will be redoing that part. You can while waiting is put smaller parts together in readiness of adding later.
Titanic - Billings boats. The instructions are horrendous. No written information but half pictures and you basically use your imagination. After all the years I have been building, these instructions can be quite baffling and looking on internet helps. So, it is slow and steady and I will finish it.
Anyway, just thought I would add my experiences and hope it helps others.
Jenny
Melbourne, Australia