http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-boats-blog.html The Model Boats Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the building-model-boats.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us model boats Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:22:46 GMT Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:22:46 GMT building-model-boats.com http://www.building-model-boats.com/weathering-model-boats.html Question: 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. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:22:43 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-boats.html 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. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:30:53 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/patrol-torpedo-boats.html Three different companies manufactured patrol torpedo boats during WW2. Learn the difference between the Elco, Higgins and Huckins PT boats. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:14:30 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/pt-109-rc.html The RC PT-109 is receiving its hatch coaming, deck planking and keel ridge reinforcement. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:00:52 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-hobby-shops.html 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. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:22:18 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-boat-plans-store.html 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! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:14:30 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/index.html 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. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:26:51 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/elco-pt-boat.html Planking 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. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:11:09 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-pt-boat.html An Elco RC PT Boat project - Learn step-by-step how to scratch build a semi scale radio controlled model PT 109 on a budget. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:20:38 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/free-model-boat-plans.html 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. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:29:33 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/pt-109.html A 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. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:34:10 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-pt-boats.html 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. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:14:36 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/pt-boats.html 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. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:57:11 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/pt-boat-model.html Here 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. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:12:33 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/confederate-ironclads.html 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. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:16:08 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-building-materials.html What 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. Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:10:27 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/uss-monitor.html 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). Sat, 29 May 2010 02:10:16 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-boat-plans-printing-tips.html How to print downloaded model boat plans from PDF files. Fri, 28 May 2010 03:16:05 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/css-virginia-model.html 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. Wed, 26 May 2010 16:11:50 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/permanent-magnet-motors.html 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. Thu, 13 May 2010 12:54:44 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/nortonsw_23f9c440-3557-0.html Sat, 01 May 2010 23:58:25 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/ship-plans.html Ship plans useful to model boat builders essentially come in three types: scale plans of the real vessel, drawings for plank-on-bulkhead construction or general arrangement blueprints. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:34:58 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/bread-and-butter-model-boat.html Pros and cons with bread and butter model boat building method - aka laminated hull construction - it's a quick and easy model boat hull building method suitable for static and RC scale model boats. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:56:45 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/ironclads.html 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. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:24:03 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/civil-war-ironclads.html The civil war ironclads developed by the Union and Confederacy were distinctly different. The ultimate test came on March 9, 1862 when USS Monitor and CSS Virginia met at the battle of Hampton Roads. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:19:30 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/uss-merrimack.html USS Merrimack was the wooden steam frigate that became the first of a series of Confederate casemate ironclads - the CSS Virginia. She fought the USS Monitor in the first battle between ironclads. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:45:21 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-ship-plans.html Model ship plans - A list of quality ship plans and the draftsmen behind them. The best plans available of square riggers and schooners, coastal and blue water navy warships from WW1, WW2 etc. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:30:20 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/css-virginia.html The Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia was the modified remains of the USS Merrimack. She took part in the first engagement between ironclads, against the USS Monitor, at the battle of Hampton Roads. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:30:21 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/pt-boat-plans.html Where to find PT boat plans and blueprints for building static or RC models of Elco and Higgins PT boats. For PT 109 builders, there are plenty of drawings and other information available. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:05:52 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-boat-hull-2.html Model boat hull construction - A step-by-step HOW-TO on ship model hull carving. Most commonly used for static display models, but is easily adaptable for toy boats or even fiberglass masters. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:16:45 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-boats-and-ships.html When starting building model boats and ships it is easy to get in over your head and loose interest. Here is some help figuring out your level of commitment: kit or plan - toy, semi scale, RC etc. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:15:56 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/building-model-boats.html Building model boats and ship models is a fun and rewarding hobby. Here is how to get started building from kit or plans - RC or static - sail or power. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:13:28 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/pirate-ship-model-kits.html Here is a list of available plastic pirate ship model kits. Review of kits from Aurora, Lindberg and Revell - Subjects include Black Falcon, Buccaneer, Jolly Roger and Caribbean Pirate Ship. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:46:06 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/pirate-ship-model-kits-wooden.html A list of pirate ship model kits built from wood - solid block and hull planking. Pirate ship kits from Mamoli, Mantua, Corel, OcCra, Amati - Wooden privateer kits: Mamoli, Corel and Model Shipways. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:11:32 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/types-of-pirate-ships.html Different types of pirate ships: frigates, brigs, schooners, sloops, cutters, and luggers used by European pirates and privateers - galleys and xebecs of the Barbary pirates - and Chinese junks. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:09:50 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/ironclads-1.html Learn about Ironclads - the fascinating historical development of capital warships between the age of sail ship-of-the-line and the all big gun dreadnought-type battleships. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:10:59 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-pirate-ship.html 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. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:44:20 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/brushless-electric-motors.html Brushless electric motors are quickly becoming the hottest thing in speed RC boats. Their superior efficiency and lack or brushes makes them an attractive option to brushed permanent magnet motors. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:17:22 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/torpedo-boats.html Torpedo Boats - From spar torpedo launches to destroyers. Learn the history and development and where to find plans for static and working models - RC - steam - electric. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:50:06 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-sailboats.html RC sailboats - an overview of radio controlled sail boats and a brief explanation of Scale Model Sailboats, semi scale RC Sport, and RC Racing Sailing Yachts. Kits, RTR and Scratch built. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:05:44 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/radio-controlled-boats.html 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. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:04:37 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/bread-and-butter-hull.html Bread and butter hull construction - learn how to build a laminated model boat hull from glued up wooden boards. A step-by-step picture tutorial constructing an RC steam launch model from scratch. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:40:22 GMT http://www.building-model-boats.com/pre-dreadnought.html Pre dreadnought models and plans - what's available. Find out what pre dreadnoughts are available as plastic kits, paper models, plans and blueprints. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:10:48 GMT