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Scale Models / Re: Cardboard Models

« on: March 28, 2017, 08:10:26 PM »

Its been back to the drawing board,I found that I hadn't made enough room for the engine room skylight,can't have those engineers sweltering down there,many thanks for the advice that has bee posted for me.

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Scale Models / Re: Cardboard Models

« on: March 26, 2017, 08:47:35 PM »

I have drawn the plans,eighth of an inch to the foot,I have an Ariel shot of her which is very useful for deck layout,so there should not be many problems. I am going to plate her as would a shipyard,what glue do you think would be best for this card model ?.

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Scale Models / Re: Cardboard Models

« on: March 24, 2017, 08:02:16 PM »

Hello Denis,thanks for your reply,no I have never modeled a ship but have a good knowledge of ships having been a Shipwright for part of my working life.I don't want it to look like a toy,more like a builders model.I know it sounds ambitious, but I shall have a good go,it will take some time but I am retired so plenty of time.

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Scale Models / Re: Cardboard Models

« on: March 22, 2017, 10:40:24 PM »

Hi Denis,the ship I would like to make is the Canadian Pacific MV Beaverfir,I sailed on her in the 60s.With no plans to work from only photos it will be a lot of guess work I suppose.

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Scale Models / Cardboard Models

« on: March 21, 2017, 10:57:28 PM »

Has anyone made model ships from cardboard?.I am thinking of making a model of a ship i sailed on,and would appreciate any tips.