Hello all I have recently signed up for this group. I am currently working on a solid wood hull Cutty Sark. It is a re- introduction to modeling. I have worked...
I am looking for a model kits and/or building plans for the submarines listed below. They could be any scale or any material.. USS Clamagore (SS343) USS...
This one is the USS BALAO.. It's Balao Class and converted as Guppy III.. The submarines on my list have some differences than USS Balao, especially the...
Sell or buy the boats with other dealers in your city or across the country. Very easy to register. Free membership. You can also chat with thousands of...
The Second Teterboro Ship Model Show and Seminar The Show is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2003 from 9AM (0900) to 4PM (1600). The location is the Aviation...
I am a new member to this group, and I have joined it because I have to build a sailboat for a class. I went out and bought a model and I understand how to do...
Hi fellow ship modellers I love the term `advanced beginner'. I think I also will fall into that category. I came across a Spanish web site, It might be...
... 7 ... towing ... lit ... To be honest something at 7ft long would require slightly more ilumination, your right in that only so much can be achieved with ...
MARTIN: PAINT INSIDE OF HULL CHROME,USE LOW CURRENT,LOW VOLTAGE ,SCREW TYPE MINATURE INCANDESCENT BULBS IN SERIES THEY WILL GIVE A REALISTIC YELLOW,ORANGE...
... It is a nice kit and builds into an impressive model oob. However if you want to do a real bang up job, get a book on the flowers and you should consider...
Hi fellow model builders. I am currently busy with installing the decks on a kit of the Independnce 1775. My wife then asked a interesting question. Where does...
Hi Bradford, thanks for that. Being a bit of a novice what are GLS or Simitar kits? I am assuming these are after market kits that improve the model? Where are...
Anybody have any ideas on creating a rust effect around portholes etc. Its been suggested that mixing red and brown paint together and dry brushing it on makes...
Hi Robbie Got my interest, so after a good search around we get the following. For "Poop" I could not find an origin for it but reading all the references from...
Hi again robbie. think we have found it. "Poop". noun, Middle English, from Middle French "poupe" from Latin "puppis" 14th cen "Stearn" Poopdeck. part deck...
... From: caedave To: Modelships@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 2:48 PM Subject: Re: [Model ships] Poop deck Hi again robbie. think we have...
Yep rust is good - some steel nails left in watery conditions produces a range of colours - then dry brush it on and seal with matt varnish. Allan ... From:...
For real rust I use iron dust mixed with a mild acid (urine) and a matt varnish. paint on this mixture and within half an hour you will have real rusting ....
... and ... welcome. ... Shaun Having tried the nails in the 'we' approach I found it somewhat difficult to get the desired appearance, by accident i found...
Hi Shaun.... For a detailed construction artical on building the Revell HMCS Snowberry go to > Ted Taylor Modelworks < and if you want to make it an R/C...
... Basically they are upgrade sets or parts to enhance or accurize the basic kit. The GLS series is the most comprehensive. It is divided into modules ...
I am new to your group, as of this morning. My husband and I are model railroaders -- he does the railroad, I create scenery -- mountains, waterfalls, rivers,...
... From: stsaunders To: Modelships@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 4:11 PM Subject: [Model ships] New Member; novice shipbuilding I am new to...
I'm building a model of the Titanic for a friend at the moment, and while researching came across the White Star RMS Germanic and fell in love with her, does...
Hi Group, I have built all kinds of ships, wood, plastic, and fiberglass. I do both static and R/C scale electric warships. I have won 1rst place at Toledo in...