Learn how to build model boats and ships from plans or kits - static or radio controlled - sailing or electric power.
Are you intrigued by building model boats, but don't know how to get started?
Are model ship plans nothing but a bunch of lines to you?
Perhaps you are looking for plans for your next project?
Or maybe you're looking for a new hobby to help you wind down after a busy day?
If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.
This website is where I share tips and tricks I’ve picked up in this hobby for the last 25 or so years. It’s not rocket science, but sometimes the wheel gets reinvented one too many times in this hobby.
I do admire those that can spend several years, adding detail after detail on a single model. I truly envy the patience they possess and, more importantly: the time they have available!
Most of the techniques I use are time-saving ways to fast-forward through mundane and time consuming tasks. Because, let's face it - there are only so many hours in a day...
A balsa PT boat hull on the bench ready for sheet balsa planking. The hull is simplified for speedy model construction with minimal sacrifice to the scale appearance.
Little by little I'm building up a small catalog of plans for download. First out is the civil war era USS Monitor. This plan is well researched (the "Monitor Center", where turret and other artifacts from the real ship are being restored, are just down the street, literally). As time permits, I'll add more plans.
Current projects include a balsa PT 109 and a number of other model ship plans. Waiting in the wings are ironclads, pirate ships, torpedo boats, battleships, tugs, destroyers, a New York pilot schooner and on and on.
OK, enough talk, let's build something. And don't forget to have fun doing it!
Ironclads – From Casemates and Monitors to Pre-Dreadnoughts Ironclads make great model boats. Find out where to get kits, plans and books to build these armored battleships: USS Monitor, CSS Virginia, USS Maine, HMS Warrior, USS Olympia etc.
PT Boats – Plans and Kits for Model Building. PT boats were made famous by JFK and PT 109. Find out where to find information for quality kits and plans for building RC or static Higgins or Elco model Patrol Torpedo boats.
Build a Model Pirate Ship! Model pirate ship building: learn about different types of pirate ships. Also, where to find plastic, wood, and paper kits - and reference material: plans, books and films.
Radio Controlled Boats - an RC Model Boat Overview. Radio controlled boats explained. We explore everything from RC sail boats and power boats to submarines. Propulsion including sail, gas and nitro engines, electric motors and steam.
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