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Modelshipworld - Advancing Ship Modeling through Research
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Nautical Research Guild
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Westmont IL, 60559-1917
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.
The Guild is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to “Advance Ship Modeling Through Research”. We provide support to our members in their efforts to raise the quality of their model ships.
The Nautical Research Guild has published our world-renowned quarterly magazine, The Nautical Research Journal, since 1955. 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. Go to the NRG web site (www.thenrg.org) to download a complimentary digital copy of the Journal. The NRG also publishes plan sets, books and compilations of back issues of the Journal and the former Ships in Scale and Model Ship Builder magazines.
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in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
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Hello. Everyone
I am not new to model boat building as I have built a deans marine model container ship. However, I am new to building a boat from scratch. I have downloaded the plans for a Russia cargo ship. After several issues I completed the scale drawings and had them printed in 1/100 scale. The model will be 82" by 12.5.
My main question is what thickness and type of wood should I use for the framing. Is there a way to get a nice smooth finish on the outside of the hull without using fiberglass?
Thank everyone