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I'm finally getting around to starting this so I'm going try my hand at build log. I'm not going to do an unboxing since that's been covered pretty thoroughly in other logs. I'm really looking forward to the build. For starters here's a picture of the result of the first couple of steps.

Having just finished my Maine Peapod, I am off to my next adventure an 18th century longboat from Model Expo. It is smaller scale than the other boats I have built. It was a birthday gift from my son and I believe a logical next build. The peapod was my first planked boat and I think it was very...

After completing the cross section of the Constitution, I am about to start the full model in the same scale. I was able to get a good price on the kit by taking a chance and buying it off of one of the online auction sites. Since it had I had a 30 day return window and it was less than 1/2 of...

Hello Everyone! This is my first public Build Log. It's my 3rd ship (well, maybe 6th counting those I've started and put aside (aka gave up on for now). It's a fairly easy one (I think) and I'm taking my time with it, practicing my patience as well as skills. So, the Sea Bright Dory Lifeboat...

This is my second wooden ship model and its the second in a 3 boat series from Model Shipways. After completing my first model, the Grand Banks Dory ( https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/build-log-lowell-grand-banks-dory-1-24-by-roscoe.13515/ )I thought this would be smooth sailing but I...

Hi all just I’m at the final stretch of building my Dory. Sorry not much of a build log as I have almost completely built it. I have to say this was a most enjoyable build I did run into a few problems along the way with the tombstone being too high and other things which I hadn’t realized till...

Started this project 10/23. Very good kit. Going good so far. Now for the hard part. Close the planking. After the hull is closed, sanded and painted I need to go back to decking to put in tree nails. A lot of work to do!

Here are the images of the completed model of Lowell Grand Banks Dory. The link to the actual build log is below. https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/lowell-grand-banks-dory-scale-1-24-by-model-shipways-beginners-kit-completed.13403/#post-351922 Thank you all! Happy Modeling!

The Fog Warning, painted by Winslow Homer in 1885 To end the 2023 year with finishing at least one model, hence helping novice scale modelers who are just new to the hobby or switching from plastic, I decided to assemble the Lowell Grand Banks Dory, the kit made by Model Shipways (beginner...

What ho, shipmates! I suppose there are any number of reasons motivating our choices of ships to model. For those of you who supported my Lovely Renee nee Fair American build, you know my story. My surviving models include the Lovely Renee based on the Model Shipways Fair American kit. I...

Now in retirement, I have finally started my long ago purchased Model Shipways USF Constitution. I'm using Robert Hunt's practicum which I find invaluable. I started building about a month ago and hadn't thought about submitting a build log but now that I am into the project a little more, I...

7/14 to 10/23 Back in July I answered a post on SOS from a modeler getting rid of some of his models that he had not started and felt he’d never get to. @jprince was offering the Willie Bennett for free, just pay for the shipping. He lives in Saskatchewan, Canada and I live outside of Denver...

It's been a while, but I'm not sure everybody knows: We made a deal with Midwest to start producing their famous Apprentice Series Kits. Same great instructions, identical design. Only change is that the basswood is now Laser-Cut. So far we (re)started manufacturing 12 different models All...

This new build is of the Model Shipways USS Constitution Cross Section (MS2045) at 1:76 (Actually the scale is 1:76.8 or 5/32" = 1'). The finished model is 4"x6"x32". I chose this kit for several reasons: 1) It is a nice kit and I like cross sections; 2) The Constitution cross section is a...

I have already built this kit but sold the model to a friend and wanted one to keep. I intend to do some things differently to the first time. I plan to get rid of the bulkhead top tabs as they are very difficult to make look exactly like the 1/8th square intermediates, and they require the...

It all starts with preparing the assembly..... And, because during the construction of the previous models I was always looking for the right parts....I started with a box holding the wooden strips... This will help!

Welcome to my log for the Model Shipways MS2041 US Frigate Essex, Hull Model. I've had my eye on this kit since I started not very long ago in wood kits. I liked the looks of it, and since I'd already known I wasn't going to be big on fully rigged models, the "Admiralty Style" had a lot of...

I should have started this project a year ago but moving house prevented this from happening. I posted a kit review February last year if you would like to know what's inside the box. This will be the forth ship I've built and by far the most challenging. This build will be out of the box I'm...

ARMED VIRGINIA SLOOP - The instruction manual is on this link if anyone is interested is seeing it. There are several builds of this model, so won't duplicate the parts images.

This solid hull kit has been discontinued, replaced with a plank on bulkhead version. I like carving solid hulls and planking over them. This version represents the Harriet Lane as she might have appeared Jan. 1 1863 when she was captured by the Confederates. Her appearance is modeled after she...