Model Boats Blog
Keep track of what's going on at www.building-model-boats.com by subscribing to the Building Model Boats Blog. Here you'll see the latest updates and additions to the site with the most recent addition first. To subscribe to my model boats blog (no e-mail address necessary), RIGHT-click on the orange RSS button and then copy-and-paste the URL of this site's RSS feed into your RSS reader. OR... Or click on the Google, My Yahoo!, My MSN, or Bloglnes button if you keep a personalized home page there. Follow their instructions. LEFT-click the orange button if you are not sure what RSS and blogging is all about. Once you start, you will be amazed at how RSS brings your world to you. Aug 28, 2010, Weathering Model BoatsQuestion: How do I start the weathering process for a model tug? Answer: First, lets talk about weathering what it is and what were trying to achieve. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Weathering Model Boats" Aug 24, 2010, Model Boats Q&A Have a Model Boats Building Question? Ask it Here!Ask any question related to building model boats and ships. I can't promise I have the answer to everything, but I'll give it my best shot. Aug 13, 2010, Patrol Torpedo Boats - Elco, Higgins and HuckinsThree different companies manufactured patrol torpedo boats during WW2. Learn the difference between the Elco, Higgins and Huckins PT boats. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Patrol Torpedo Boats - Elco, Higgins and Huckins" Aug 11, 2010, RC PT-109 - Building an RC Elco PT Boat - Part FourThe RC PT-109 is receiving its hatch coaming, deck planking and keel ridge reinforcement. Permalink -- click for full blog post "RC PT-109 - Building an RC Elco PT Boat - Part Four" Aug 4, 2010, RC Hobby Shops - What's Your Favorite? Review, Rate and Read Here!A list of RC Hobby Shops reviewed, ranked and rated by visitors like you. Find out where to find the best quality, value and service. Jul 30, 2010, Model Boat Plans Store - Download Blueprints for Your Next Ship Model Here!Probably the best model boat plans on the internet. All CAD generated pdf files that can be downloaded and printed at home or at your local copy shop. Never folded, no shipping, no hassle! Jul 28, 2010, Building Model Boats and Ships.Building model boats explained: Learn how to build boat and ship models from plans or kits; static or radio controlled; sail, electric power or steam. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Building Model Boats and Ships." Jul 21, 2010, Elco PT Boat - Building an RC PT 109 - Part ThreePlanking the RC Elco PT boat hull - The hull of the scratch built, semi scale PT 109 is covered with balsa sheet for light weight and easy construction. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Elco PT Boat - Building an RC PT 109 - Part Three" Jul 9, 2010, RC PT Boat Project - a Balsa PT 109 Built From Scratch, Part TwoAn Elco RC PT Boat project - Learn step-by-step how to scratch build a semi scale radio controlled model PT 109 on a budget. Jul 7, 2010, Free Model Boat Plans - Where to Get Them.Free Model Boat Plans - A compiled list to help you locate free model ship and boat plans for model building - Static, RC, power, gas, sailing, steam and submarines. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Free Model Boat Plans - Where to Get Them." Jul 2, 2010, PT 109 Project - Scratch Build a Semi Scale RC Model BoatA build log for a radio controlled PT 109. This semi scale Elco 80-foot PT boat is built using a simplified plan and balsa wood for cheap, easy and speedy construction. Permalink -- click for full blog post "PT 109 Project - Scratch Build a Semi Scale RC Model Boat" Jun 30, 2010, Model RC PT Boats - Building or Buying?Interested in RC PT boats? Here is a list of options: RTR and ARTR from Graupner and Pro Boat - kits from Lindberg, Italeri and Dumas, or plans if scratch building is up your alley. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Model RC PT Boats - Building or Buying?" Jun 28, 2010, 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. Permalink -- click for full blog post "PT Boats Plans and Kits for Model Building." Jun 28, 2010, PT Boat Model KitsHere is a review of PT boat model kits currently available: Large 1:32 and small 1:64 scale PT 109 from Lindberg, PT 596 from Italeri, Elco and Higgins plastic kits from Revell and more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "PT Boat Model Kits" Jun 21, 2010, Confederate Ironclads - Casemate Ironclad Rams of the Confederate Navy.Confederate ironclads changed drastically after the battle of Hampton Roads where the first ever battle took place between the Confederate ironclad ram CSS Virginia and the Union USS Monitor. Jun 20, 2010, Boat Model Building MaterialsWhat model building materials are suitable for building model boats? The answer: whatever you like! Balsa, Basswood, Plywood, Cherry, Walnut and Maple are some of my favorites. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Boat Model Building Materials" May 29, 2010, USS Monitor First of the Turret Ironclads.An introduction to the USS Monitor from a model ship building perspective. She was the first ironclad of the US Navy and famously fought the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimack). Permalink -- click for full blog post "USS Monitor First of the Turret Ironclads." May 28, 2010, Model Boat Plans Printing Tips for Downloaded PDF filesHow to print downloaded model boat plans from PDF files. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Model Boat Plans Printing Tips for Downloaded PDF files" May 26, 2010, CSS Virginia - Research for a Scale Model Ironclad.The CSS Virginia is the most famous of the Confederate States Navy Ironclads of the American Civil War. Here is an examination of plans and existing models to help detail your model ship. Permalink -- click for full blog post "CSS Virginia - Research for a Scale Model Ironclad." May 13, 2010, Permanent Magnet Motors Low Cost Motors for Your RC Boat.Permanent magnet motors are still the electric motor of choice for RC model boats. Their strength is their extremely low cost, if you know where to look. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Permanent Magnet Motors Low Cost Motors for Your RC Boat."
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