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| I try to base each model on historically accurate plans. I size these to the correct scale using a scanner. Here is the beginnings of a Passiac class Monitor. |
I transfer the basic lines of the ship to
a solid piece of Basswood. In the case
of ironclads, I transfer the deck plan to
a piece of high quality plywood.
a solid piece of Basswood. In the case
of ironclads, I transfer the deck plan to
a piece of high quality plywood.
| Yes! I use this great big router to cut down to the deck level leaving the bulwarks in place. |
I use a band saw to rough out the
hull. Here you can see the ship
ready for a lot of sanding and
shaping.
hull. Here you can see the ship
ready for a lot of sanding and
shaping.
| There is a lot of work from a rough hull to what you see here. This paddle steamer has masts and is ready for the details. |
Some parts I turn on a lathe. This picture
shows a completed smoke stack from solid
brass.
shows a completed smoke stack from solid
brass.
| Here you can see a ship ready for rigging. Furled sails are made from cloth. Set sails can be done with canvass textured paper. |
A finished Model! Fully rigged and ready
for action. This ship was towed into action
by a steamer during the Mexican American
War at the Tabasco river landing.
for action. This ship was towed into action
by a steamer during the Mexican American
War at the Tabasco river landing.
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This is a close up shot of me
finishing the rigging.
finishing the rigging.
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