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SAIL AND SAIL MODEL
Belle poule kit is back in stock

Welcome to Ships of Scale Forum

Welcome New Members !

This Forum Welcomes new members to the forum as well as providing useful information to help you get started
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zoly99sask
Welcome new members Warm welcome to @Jack8023 @Cody87 @GeorgesK @bargejo @Ollie @anbondaw as members in our SOS forum

Introduce Yourself !

This is the place just to drop in and say whats on your mind today. You can also introduce yourself too.
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Michael62
Hello from Bilbao

Beginners Corner - How to Get Started

Beginners Corner - How to Get Started
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Small traditional boats of Prussia

General Topics / Help with Models

When its time to take a break from the ole ship, get a cup of coffee, or whatever your favorite drink is, and talk about whatever is on your mind, or things such as other Interest, Hobbies, or Pastimes that you enjoy.
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MikeC
Deck Planking and Finish

Sponsorship Program Participants

This is a list of Sponsorship Program Participants that currently have an active program with members of Ships of Scale.
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Donnie
Sponsorship program The Lumberyard Sponsorship Program

Ships of Scale Build Logs Representing a Wide Variety of Models such as Ships from Wood, Plastic, Scratch Build, and Cardstock, Carvings, and ship model decorations and ornaments. Other Modeling: Trailways, Guns, Aircraft, and other Motorcraft. It's all here.

SOS Build Logs from Kits - Wood

This Build Log Section is for Wood Ships. Enter your Build Log here. It is advisable for others to follow your Build Log to start your post such as "Build Log: HMS Ship name"
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Rob. T.
H.M.B. ENDEAVOUR - 1/54 - OCCRE

SOS Build Logs from Kits - Plastic

This Build Log Section is for Plastic Ships. Enter your Build Log here. It is advisable for others to follow your Build Log to start your post such as "Build Log: HMS Ship name"
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Boatntrain
Adm. ChengHo?

SOS Build Logs Scratch or from Plans

This Forum is all about building your ship from pure scratch, with the aid of plans, or even heavy modification or kit bashing. All can be found here.
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Kortes
Brig Le FAVORI 1806 M1:55

SOS Build Logs from Paper / Cardstock

This forum discusses the Paper or Cardstock as it is a very popular Medium to work with. Just about any model can be constructed using Paper or Cardstock: Ships, planes, trains, ect.
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Martin555.
HMS Victory 1/96 by Shipyard

Carvings and ship decorations related build logs

This Forum discusses the many techniques for Carving and Etching Images using various materials. Enjoy Carving your own Figure Heads, Stern Decorations, etc. Your imagination is unlimited in this forum.
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SZKUTNIK
Szkutnik Carved Ship Decorations - made by SZKUTNIK

Super Detailing Static Models / Other Genres

This forum gives our members a chance to share ideas, techniques, and results of "super detailing" their models. This will not be limited to ship models as the techniques used to super detail models typically spans all types of models, not just ships. It also gives our members the chance to showcase their modeling prowess, regardless of whether their best work such as Planes, Cars, Trains, Motorcycles, Figurines, etc.
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Donnie
Model Airways Fokker Eindecker build log

Ships of Scale Group Builds and Projects

Bluenose PoF Group Build

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Peter Voogt
YUANQING BLUENOSE - Peter Voogt

Le Coureur 1776 1:48 PoF Group Build

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shota70
Le Coureur 1776, model 1:48 by Adi

HMS Alert 1777 1:48 PoF Group Build

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shota70
HMS ALERT 1777 cutter POF by shota70

General Info and Proposals for Future Group Builds

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shota70
Navio Guipuzcoano 1778 ( later HMS Prince William 1780) by Fermin Urtizberea Oronoz

Group Build Archives

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Anthony's 1/48th scale HMS Blandford [COMPLETED BUILD]

Completed Models Showcase Please submit your completed models here in our Showcase

Completed Models Showcase [1] . . . [15]

These are ships that have been submitted by modelers for the Completed Models Showcase.

Submit Images of Completed Models Here

This forum is for those that would like to upload their completed ships for the Showcase.
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Cutty Sark Bow

Basic Guidelines for Model Submission uploads

Basic Guidelines for the best submissions to the showcase.
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Donnie
Guidelines for uploads

Ship Kits: News,Reviews,Cad and more ! This Forum Discusses Everything about Kits (Manufacturers, Releases, New Kits and Developments, Cad designs)

New Kits,Products and Developments on the Market

This forum discusses New Kits and or in development.
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Pavel Nikitin
New kit Galleon "San Bartolome - 2"

Kit Reviews: Wood, Plastic, Paper.

This forum discusses all types of mediums of kit reviews. If you have a review to share of your own or have read a review, please post it here.
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Stevedownunder
Kit review HMS GRANADO (1742) - POF in scale 1:48 by CAF model

Discuss CAD, Diagrams & Software

This forum discusses CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), Plans and Diagrams, & Software related to such.
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IoannisK
Help with glue and 3d prints

Naval, Maritime History and Research

General Naval and Maritime History

Do you have any Naval and Maritime History to share? Then this is the place.
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Steef66
Naval/Maritime History 23rd of September - Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History

Ship History and Research

This Forum is for you and others to do post your research for your Projects.
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Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)
tug boat ALVA B

Construction Details of Ships

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Pisa Class Cruiser RHS Georgios Averof

Books,Plans,Images,Museums & Reference Materials In this category, you can find all-around research materials

Books and References

Books and Reference Material is discussed here.
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Fishing Boats and Equipment by John Burgess 1966

Plans, Plansets, and Monographies

This Forum Discusses Plans, Plansets, Monographies
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Bryian
The two-masted caravel around 1450

Other Reference Material: Web-Research, etc.

This is about any Web Based Research Material you discover. It is highly recommended to follow common sense of basic copyright rules and regulations when posting material from the web.
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Interesting rope making from scratch (Facebook link)

Maritime Museum Models

This Forum is about photos of Models taken at Maritime Museums.
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Flamborough Coble

Photos of Real Ships for Reference

This Forum is for Posting Photos of "Real Ships for Reference purposes". This forum will really be helpful to those that wish to see real images of their favorite ship(s) they are building.
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MikeC
Fishing vessel outside the maritime museum in Lisbon
  • MikeC

Links to International Museums

Latest Additions is "Italy and Portugal" / Update 9/6/2018

Worldwide Events: Exibitions, Championships, etc.

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Maarten
Modelbouwersdag 2022 Duizel, the Netherlands

Modelshipyard: Building Your Model This Category includes all aspects of building your model ship

Building Materials: Lumber, Fittings, Sailcloth

This forum is all about sharing resources of Building Materials such as Lumber, Fittings, Plans, Sailcloth, ringbolts and the list goes on the parts and components necessary for your build.
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Uwek
Various types of glue
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Hulls, Mast & Deck Furnishings

Discusses Hulls, Mast & Deck Furnishings
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Keel Warp Question - Bow and Stern Higher Than Middle

Rigging: Covers all Standing and Running

This is to discuss all aspects about Rigging both Standing and Running such as Shrouds, Ratlines, Stays, Deadeyes, Blocks of all types, etc. How do you do it? Got any shortcuts or tips to share?
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KeithLyall
Attaching pulley blocks to yards

Paint Colors, Stains and Wood Finishes

Discuss authentic Paint colors, Stains, and Schemes for different ships and Periods. What color did they really use? Did you mix your own? Discuss brands such as Model Masters, Testors, and others.
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shipphotographer.com
Master class from Pavel Nikitin

Tools, Lathes, Mills, Jigs and Techniques

This forum has combined all the Topics for Tools, Lathes, Mills, Jigs and Techniques
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Peter Voogt
Serving 'machine'. hand driven

Buy and Sell, Test your post here Buy and Sell Your Models here. Also, test your post here

Sell: Kits, Tools, and Books

Sell (sell your stuff, kits, tools, books)
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FOR SALE: Bob Hunt's Fair American

Practice Testing your post here

Here is where you can make a test of your post before going live with it.
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Reaching out for help
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The Shipbuilders Life This Category is for us SOS members that might have something to share personally, and can cover just about anything related to your life. Also, you might be feeling a bit down and there are times that we need to express our condolences to our friends that are no longer with us. There are separate forums below for that as well.

Members in Dry Dock: Feeling a Bitt Down ?

Feel free to post here about your health concerns and your own remedies if you have any to share.
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Jack Sparrow
Fiona

In Memory: We Share our Condolences

Our heart-felt Condolences are expressed here on any of our friends or family members including those outside of SOS.
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QE11

Well, what can I say?

This forum is more about the personal side of modelers. The ups and downs of life. You are welcome to discuss circumstances that arise up that keeps you away from your hobby.
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Bryian
The Shipbuilders Devotional #16: Community

Terms/Privacy/Copyright statements

Copyright Statements

This forum is only to make a broad statement about where Ships of Scale stands as far as the kit manufacturing and kit market is concerned and posting kits on this site. It also address bullying and harassment from anyone inside and outside of SOS.
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Donnie
An Open Letter on Piracy and Cyber Harassment

Announcements & Terms / Privacy Statements.

This forum highlights announcements provided by Moderators and Admin.
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