model shipways

Over 30 years ago I tried to build a Plank on Frame model. I failed miserably and gave up. I am now attempting to build a model once again. A big difference now is the information available on the internet and sites like SOS. I started my build before discovering this web site so I have some...

Good Morning, Here is the beginning of my build log for my Model Shipways Bluenose. I am finding some interesting things to consider for this model and a few decisions to be made with respect to its detailing. First- good references are hard to come by and it's not always easy to make out...

As promised on my HMS Medea scratch build log, here are the plans I will be working to for the longboat. End of day one I've sorted out the pieces, cut out the keel, false keel and stem and shaved the edge of the false keel to simulate the rabbet. Tomorrow I will begin gluing. What this has...

hi all just got back in the work room starting a small build new concept , from M/S it is going to be a series of beginner builds by DAVID A, suprise i got it for a couple reasons one makes a nice CHRISTMAS GIFT two experient with the ecoline pen brushes so far mixed results, but just showin the...

I've never created a build log before so here it goes..... Started building 18th Century Longboat by reading the directions. Should be a simple read, but had to reread them several times. Also looked at several build logs here. After cutting out the laser cut pieces for the build and dry...

Model Shipways provides an excellent beginner's kit with detailed, graphic instruction manual of prototype prepared by Chuck Passaro. Photos and narrative of step-by-step instructions proved an invaluable guide for a first time builder!. I learned a lot from his tutelage and from members of...

Finished Syren so I started a smaller project as a "breather" before I launch another multi-year build. The scale is 1:24 but it's a small enough boat to only measure 26 inches stem to stern. The wood parts are all plywood and boxwood as most MS kits are. The quality is good. The white...

Just got started on this kit. We moved to AL and I haven't gotten my workbench squared away quite yet but wanted to get started. I have 2 wooden workbenches from Harbor Freight but they are a little too small to spread out on so I am building a 4x6 bench on lockable castors as the build bench...

Getting started on my 2nd wood build, USS Rattlesnake, MS version. Since I consider myself a beginner, I am following another thread on this same build by TKAM. If you feel that your in the same "boat" I am, I recommend you follow TKAM and others for the best tips. Here we go!

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...