Category: model construction

Ships built from scratch Spotlight platforms The spotlight platform has two vertical pillars to support the deck with the funnel as a third support. The pre-painted supports are inserted into the holes made in the deck, then cut to height. The platform made from thin plastic is then glued to …

Building a model from scratch Planning The planning process begins with the selection of the ship to be constructed. Ideally we look for clear photographs and drawings, particularly plans and elevations. It may well be that the plans and photographs are of different dates, however the basic hull shape and …