The main goal here is not so much to showcase my work but it really is to inspire other builders to pay attention to certain things in model building with wood.
As far as I am concerned, the model itself is irrelevant, viewers can like a model or another it does not matter Besides the builder taking great pleasure in the construction, ultimately the pleasure of the viewer resides in the details and the workmanship: lines, curves, woodwork including joinery (very important), how everything is put together and lastly finish.
The lumber for the canoe may be lightly or grossly out of scale, the decks, the seats, etc... may be too long, the subject may not be of any interest to some or even most, the model may not be to anyone's taste, but the modeler should have done the best he / she could in the craftsmanship department as the model is being built. The bottom line is that I believe most modelers should dig deep into their abilities and that is something all should keep in mind when building.
Whether it is for laying strips or shaping a deck, I probably spend more time making sure that things fit right than actual assembly with glue in hand... and if does not fit right, well, I figure out why and try to fix it. Is it perfect? absolutely not...
A canoe model does not need to be a work of art. It does not need to be historically or traditionally correct. What makes it a work of art is the way it was built: attention to details. In my opinion, this is true for every model one may ever build. But a basic, uncomplicated model such as a small water craft is the best training ground, a good first step in more intricate ventures. A good way to inspire oneself to always push to do better. Better in the construction of the next model, Yes, but why wait, do the best you can on the model you are building right now. And I do believe that this is a valuable mind set for a modeler to have... before actually starting to work on his / her model ... and then follow through. It all begins before glue is used...
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