Novice seeking expert opinion

[covertedfromplastictowood]

I am converting from dedicated plastic kit modelling (aircraft) and entering the new world of wooden model boat building, any hints for the complete novice on achieving best results for planking etc. As per normal with my modelling I disregarded all advice on starting simple and jumped in at the 'deep end' and purchased Amati Xebec (looks interesting and hopefully not over complicated) any hints on build would e much appreciated. Thanks

 

[Namabiiru]

Welcome to SoS!

Not sure how to respond to your request for advice, when the next sentence says you normally disregard all advice.

 

[covertedfromplastictowood]

Welcome to SoS!

Not sure how to respond to your request for advice, when the next sentence says you normally disregard all advice.

Did not word it well did I Ignoring advice only meant on starting with a simple kit and learning to 'walk before you run' , not ignoring advice on best method of construction.......see myself digging a deep hole here for myself.....any help from established boat builders would be greatly appreciated from this amateur

 

[Namabiiru]

Well, the first word of advice you would have gotten here would have been to start simple and move up, but it seems that bird’s flown. The next word of advice you’ll typically get is to start a build log and when you’re not sure about something search the other build logs (they are legion!) and ask the group for input.

 

[covertedfromplastictowood]

Well, the first word of advice you would have gotten here would have been to start simple and move up, but it seems that bird’s flown. The next word of advice you’ll typically get is to start a build log and when you’re not sure about something search the other build logs (they are legion!) and ask the group for input.

Thank you

 

[Pepite 1/60]

Well, the first word of advice you would have gotten here would have been to start simple and move up, but it seems that bird’s flown. The next word of advice you’ll typically get is to start a build log and when you’re not sure about something search the other build logs (they are legion!) and ask the group for input.

The third word is: if you hit a stump, and you will, just use your common sense to get around it. All ships were, and still are, build from bits of wood and with loads of common sense. So are model ships.

 

[Krister_L]

There is a lot to find on YouTube, try searching for "planking wooden model ships" or similar

 

[Rebus]

Go slow, read build logs, watch videos, ask questions, and the sit and ponder sometimes. All these have been helpful to me since I started in February of this year

 

[paul ron]

perhaps learning how to use the search feature of this site. im sure all your concerns have been covered here at one time or another.

then there are the forums... ask your questions, post pictures of your bump in the road, dont hesitate to use the collective of the hive... resistance is futile.

since you are going kit, like your plastic models... read the instructions, learn the jargon.

now which kit are you eyeing? are you kit bashing, scratch building..etc.... each has its own techniques and work arounds.

then to remind you... when you get stuck, walk away n think it through. research, its part of the fun of the hobby. ships were built to be practicle and share almost standard methods to achieve work.