Maritime Passion (SAS oneAone - Maritime Design - Saint Malo) publishes practical sheets on ship modeling to help the beginner or less confirmed.
The practical sheets are oriented wood models AND plastic models.
The objective of practical sheets hobby is to ensure that the first embodiment of a ship model is successful and makes you want to start again and persevere in his passion for model ship.
The writing and design practical sheets Maritime Passion model is based on over 25 years experience in modeling, what are tricks, procedures, advice to help you practice your passion for designer.
The information included in our cards ship modeling practices are not THE ONE way but one means among others to build a model in good condition.
Practical sheets english translation is in progress, so come back soon (only the free example and some others are in english...).
PRACTICAL SHEET N01
mahogany motorboats - 1/2
English language version
The construction of a motorboat mahogany requires much patience and care.
The wood is essential for this type of boat.
The building technique presented here is ideal for navigable 1/8th models or 1/10th, ie models of 60-90 cm.
PRACTICAL SHEET N02
mahogany motorboats - 2/2
English language version
You made the entire hull of your artwork.
You will now deliver the components that will complete your model in detail.
The building technique presented here is ideal for navigable 1/8th models or 1/10th, ie models of 60-90 cm.
PRACTICAL SHEET N03
Installation of a radio control boat motor
English language version
Your ship model is now complete.
But you want to go further.
And see if the navigation was the little extra that's missing in your model?
This sheet will help you to install a radio control that allows you to navigate your model on the water of your choice.
PRACTICAL SHEET C01
Choose your model to begin
English language version
When we started in the wide world of ship modeling, several choices available to us.
The number of kits available on the market can make models of boats of all kinds at prices often attractive.
The main trap to avoid is to judge well of his ability to carry out a particular model.
Indeed, too many models are bought and never completed.
They therefore end up at the bottom of a closet or attic.
Another important point is that the available budget must also consider the purchase of additional tools and materials needed for construction.
Indeed, the boxes contain only construction materials needed to assemble the model.
So you may wish to purchase adhesives, coatings and paints needed to complete the model.
You must also have the basic tools.
PRACTICAL SHEET C02
The different types of hulls
English language version
As the boat full size, the designers have developed various techniques to replicate as closely as possible all kinds of hulls.
Indeed, depending on the time, type and origin of the boats, there are a multitude of hull shapes.
We have classified these forms and techniques in four separate families.
Some are harder than others to replicate.
PRACTICAL SHEET S01
Hulls bordered on frames
This practical sheet still in french language version (English language asap) !
A hull ship model reproduces the lines and shapes of the model size, but also very often the architectural structure.
We then find the same elements and we will use the same vocabulary that true shipwright.
PRACTICAL SHEET S02
The cradle, the support of your model
This practical sheet still in french language version (English language asap) !
The cradle, the cradle of your artwork.
An often overlooked and pout so important in the final rendering of your artwork.
It has to be discreet, robust and consistent with the type of model he presents.
PRACTICAL SHEET S03
Plot waterlines
This practical sheet still in french language version (English language asap) !
The hull of your model is now complete in terms of its formatting.
You will pass the phase of bright colors and works from dead works, that is to say, emergent and submerged parts of the boat.
It will therefore determine the boundary between these two areas.
PRACTICAL SHEET F01
Paints
This practical sheet still in french language version (English language asap) !
The hull of your model is now complete in terms of its formatting.
Still a few finishing touches and preparations for its color.
The preparation is a critical step for the success of your artwork.
PRACTICAL SHEET F02
Varnishes
This practical sheet still in french language version (English language asap) !
When one realizes ship model, it is important to ensure its preservation in time.
For all models where the wood is visible, it is necessary to apply several coats of varnish to allow the wood to maintain a clean and neat.
The varnish also has the effect of bringing out the grain of the wood perfectly.
Thus, all shades of colors appear.
Finally, the wood pores clogged and then avoids the agglomeration of dust on the surface of the wood it would be difficult to remove except with a highly abrasive material.
Varnish wood surfaces helps with a simple dusting cloth or small brush for tight spots.
Maritime Passion, part of
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(v3.10 - sept 2010 - on line since mai 2007)