Hello everyone,
After a very long time away from modelling - both plastic and scratchbuilding (military dioramas etc - I would like to try my hand at making some
sailing ship models using the old Airfix kits as a basis.
For me it will be a case of improving the stock kits into something I can be proud of at the finish, in other words adding as much detail as possible, and this especially applies to the rigging!
Looking at this site/forum for the first time, with the magnificent builds going on, and all the photos of models which have been completed, I feel rather intimidated
and already feel out of my depth (!)
Anyway, in terms of sailing ships, amongst my stash of models yet to be built are the Victory, Wasa and Endeavour by Airfix.
One thing I am concerned about with all three is the rigging aspect, especially modelling the `blocks` accurately so they look in scale. I would appreciate any
opinions/advice on how to achieve this. Many thanks
JC
After a very long time away from modelling - both plastic and scratchbuilding (military dioramas etc - I would like to try my hand at making some
sailing ship models using the old Airfix kits as a basis.
For me it will be a case of improving the stock kits into something I can be proud of at the finish, in other words adding as much detail as possible, and this especially applies to the rigging!
Looking at this site/forum for the first time, with the magnificent builds going on, and all the photos of models which have been completed, I feel rather intimidated
and already feel out of my depth (!)
Anyway, in terms of sailing ships, amongst my stash of models yet to be built are the Victory, Wasa and Endeavour by Airfix.
One thing I am concerned about with all three is the rigging aspect, especially modelling the `blocks` accurately so they look in scale. I would appreciate any
opinions/advice on how to achieve this. Many thanks
JC