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Ship modeling is considered as a decorative art. For the past four hundred years, ship models have been considered as prized objects of art. Ship modeling provides your brain a good exercise. It exercises the various areas of your brain, which in result, improve concentration, memory and focus. In addition to it, ship modeling also provides you with hours of enjoyment and indulgence. Ship modeling is not just about gluing the various parts of the kit together but is about organizing the wooden ship kit to give it a polished look. With every ship kit you buy, you will get a set of detailed instructions, plans, and guidelines which will help you complete the ship modeling process effectively.
Every ship modeler has its own particular area of interest. Some are fond of American Yachts and some of Napoleonic Prison War Models. A good ship kit is one which is carefully crafted with high-quality materials. The ship modeling process has four main characteristics- hull construction, paintwork or finishing, rigging and metal smithing. Talking in terms of aesthetic point view, a finely crafted ship model has a convincing aura around her. To help ship modelers, simplify their process of ship modeling, we have shared several useful tips.
Research a ship model: - Before you start the process, it is essential for you to find a right type of ship kit or model boat kit, depending upon your skills, learning level and abilities, You can choose ship kits or model boat kits from beginner, intermediate or advanced levels. There are numerous online shops that deal with selling ship models from leading manufacturers.
Choose the right level: - There are 6 main levels of ship kits available. Level one kits can be easily built without previous shipbuilding experience and using simple hand tools. Level 2 ship kits require more skills and prior experience. Level 3 ship kits are meant for individuals who have prior experience in the ship modeling. Level 4 and 5 ship kits are designed for experienced modelers and last, but not the least, level 6 ship kits are meant for professionals.
Go through the Guidelines: - Once you have got ship kit that you are going to build, go through the plans and instructions carefully. Before you glue some of the parts, ensure all the parts are present in your kit.
Dip Wood hulls in the water: - If you soak wood planks for creating ship hull in water, it will make wood planks more pliable and molding of the planks would become a lot easier. This will also help you mold the plank around the bulkheads so that it becomes easy for you to fit the hull.
Take reference: - While you are constructing a ship kit, it is advisable to consult a similar ship model or boat as a reference to make the construction process easier for you. You can also use a laser cutter to connect to a computer to achieve accurate results.
Using these simple steps, you can model ships easily and effectively. Ship modeling tends to be difficult for some ship modelers, however, if right guidelines are followed, the process becomes extremely simple and effective. You can take the help of internet to search for similar models to simplify your construction process. It is suggested to go through the instruction plans and guidelines of the kit so that you can get acquainted with it and the process become even more simpler and effective. If you have someone who has experience in ship modeling, you can take his/her help. Ship modeling is an enriching hobby. All it requires is time, patience and skills.
