model shipways

I'm not quite ready to start this build as I have to finish my Armed Longboat first. I received the 'Snake' yesterday and like a kid in a candy store I had to open it up and while I was at it take a few pictures. I would also like to thank the folks at Modelexpo for their excellent customer...

I finally got around to doing my first build log. Already well into the basic hull so this log is not from the beginning. Started by building a clamping base to hold the hull from aluminum angle drilled and tapped to make thing easier to handle. A lot of time was spent building various jigs to...

I finished this back in about 1984 after 9 long years of building during my lunchtime at my work. It's documented on my website: www.bishophobbies.com Here is the specific link to the Rattlesnake build ... GO HERE.

I'm new to model ship building and am starting with the Model Shipways Bluenose and am using Bob Hunt's practicum. Good thing too because the instructions with the kit assume I know a whole lot more than I do. Yesterday I wrapped up chapter one of the practicum. So now I have a rough hull ready...

Hi fellow modelers. I finally decided to buy this wooden model. Thanks for all the tips, knowledge and experience you shared with me. I bought it from USA amazon and there appears to be some issue with verification of amazon request in my Slovak bank. Anybody have any experience with this...

Having a small show next month where friends and I show some achievement and as last year my 2 fighting stations were a popular one my friends request to add a little something so I decided to do a third station. And get this Model Shipways model. Around 50pcs and instruction as for the...

As there is no rest for the wicked, I am now launched into my next project - the Pobpob! - (plank on bulkhead Pride of Baltimore.) Actually two projects, as I'm doing something I've never done before and am building two kits at the same time, the other being the Artesania Latina Titanic...

My good friend Charles QC talked me into buying this kit. When the box arrived in early Aug I got around to opening it a couple of weeks later. I was surprised to find I had some pretty warped bulkheads and the bulkhead former. An email was dispatched to MS and a short time later new material...

I started Syren about two years ago and I didn't know about this wonderful website when I started. My last cellphone, loaded with all my Syren pics from the laying of the keel up to recent, bit the big one. All those pictures were lost. Well anyway here are a gaggle of pics in no particular...

US Brig Syren 1803 Model Shipways MS 2260 The US brig Syren was a 240 ton Brig build in 1803 in Philadelphia and was capture during the war on 1812-1814 by the British. I was following the build of the prototype by Chuck Passaro and as soon as the kit was available got it in 2008 I think I have...

Hello all, I'm finally able to start a build log. I started this build in May and its been slow going as work and summer school vacation has hindered me a little. I'll get everyone caught up with pictures and move on from there. As always comments, suggestions, etc. are always welcome. Thanks...

Carronade 32 Pounder Guns of History Model Shipways MS4004 Christmas gift I made that small station in April 2019 in about 4 or 5 days for a small show that was done here Not a lots of parts and really basic instruction

My Model Shipways Rattlesnake POB came in today yay, I need to straighten some stuff up and get ready to build. it is POB but I am thinking while building it I might cad it up for a POF and at lot larger than the 1:64 probably something big enough I can sail it. this way as I am building and...

As I mentioned a while back, when looking unsuccessfully for a build log of this model, I would post my effort. Before I start, a couple of observations. This small scale is almost beyond my skill set. The kit has excellent drawings and quite abbreviated instructions. Several metal parts are...

I will restart the Mayflower build log. Looks like the prior log was lost in the server problem. I will post some of the thoughts from my first post but not sure I will recapture them all. After reviewing the plans and instructions for the Mayflower I found them to be clear and well written...

Just started the Model Shipways Rattlesnake kit. First, some observations: After 18 months working on the Syren from model shipways and having been used to the incredibly detailed practicum by Chuck Passaro, I'm disappointed by the "detailed" instruction manual. But, having done the Syren (my...

I have always been curious about the kits I would see in hobby stores, but with miniature painting and archery and a wife, great danes, and home to care for, I resisted the urge until now, as I approach my 60's. I chanced upon an acquaintance who owned the kit but never attempted it, and bought...

Hello Everyone, This is my first posting at SOS forum. I have joined as the result of the encouragement of a couple of my online friends and look forward to meeting new online acquaintances here. I am well along in my build of the CWM, so I'll post a few pictures at this time to bring you up to...

I have been working on and off on the Bluenose since December. Since many have posted pics of false keel, bulkhead and planking I am picking up this log as I just completed the hull planking. I am following the Bob Hunt practicum which has been very helpful so far. As I was applying wood filler...

I will call it a mini log, mainly to show the use of SPILING method for PLANKING Don