Scratch building

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Friends, let's all remember that the model does not care whether it is kit parts or built from scratch. We're splitting hairs here. 99.999% of the models here won't be judged at a model ship convention. Let's just enjoy the adventure of ship building and the community of builders here...

This is a truly inspiring hobby, and we all should be filled with this joy:

 

[Roger Pellett]

My definition of scratch building is: “The creation of a unique ship and boat model from parts that you have made yourself.”

This means that you can build a model of an often modeled subject but you should build it in such a way that it’s unique. Not a fantasy but a well crafted unique model. Donald McNarry builds models of often models but each is a unique artistic statement.

Roger

 

[bill36]

I’m trying to understand the definition of scratch building. I certainly wouldn’t put down anyone’s model, no matter how they describe the build, but for what it’s worth this is my idea of scratch building. The model would be built without any purchases of pre made parts. A plan would help and of course, photos. Every part should be hand made or any suitable odds and ends could be used. I have attached a few photos of a fishing trawler that incorporates my ideas of scratch building. Virtually everything is hand made down to the blocks in the running rigging. Some bits form around my workshop have been used if they fit into the build. I enjoy seeing everyone’s models and congratulate them on their work. I would like to hear you comments.View attachment 558796View attachment 558797View attachment 558798View attachment 558799View attachment 558799View attachment 558800View attachment 558801

You spend a lot of time scratching your head and muttering the mantra, "WTH do I do now".