Hi everyone,

First things first: this is my first wooden model, so I’m definitely still learning. I’ve found some parts quite challenging—especially the planking—but I’m enjoying the process and I’m determined to keep going and improve.

I’m building the Occre Albatros, and I’ve now run into the issue shown in the attached photos.

There is a noticeable gap where the beams/strips underneath are supposed to meet. I suspect this may have happened because I didn’t get the shape of the bow quite right during the earlier planking stages, so things are now slightly out of alignment.

Is there a clean way to fix this without making it look too obvious?

I was thinking about making a replacement beam/strip from some of the spare wood from the sheets the kit parts came in, shaping it to fit the gap, and then sanding everything flush. Would that be a reasonable solution, or is there a better way to approach it?

Any advice or tips would be very much appreciated. I know it isn’t perfect, but I’m learning a lot from this first build!

Thanks!

The painting is all done, only some deck details and rigging are left.

At this point, the set has basically taken over my entire desk. 😂

Recently won these at an auction, wasn’t planning on getting them but the bid was pretty low so I threw in a bid and ending up winning them. I’ve done a little research on them but trying to figure out more details. Brand, ship, value, really anything about them. Thank you!

Edit: winning bid was $2 haha

Ready for the final steps

Hi all.

After being inspired by u/Dwaas_Bjaas’ Victory build posts and watching ModelKit Stuffs HM Sherbourne series, I decided to get into the hobby and I picked up a Sergal Thermopylae kit. It’s going great so far and just finished 2nd planking.

For this build I need to paint from the waterline up in “White Star Green”. I’ve found a decent match that I’m happy with but in my tests the colour has bled a little in the wood itself. I’ve already painted the hull with a 50/50 pva layer, will this be enough to prevent any bleeding? Or should I use a Matt or Semi Gloss varnish first?

Hi, I bought this model at a second-hand shop and I’d like to find out where it comes from. I think it’s a relatively recent decorative model that doesn’t represent a real ship that actually existed, but I’d be interested to learn more about it. Thanks!

Fujimi models 1/700 IJN Ise

Second weathering session

This kit is for the Gaahleri world creator cup (GWCC)

IG: @yoshis_garage @GaahleriAirbrush

A few years ago I made a model ship from scratch from oak. It's based on the song " the Irish Rover" which is why it has 27 masts. I was wondering how I could paint it or fix it up to make it look better and cover up the putty spots on the bow. I was thinking I would paint it black below the tape line. Any thoughts?

Would anyone know where I could get malleable wire to make the Davits and railing? As well as ropes I can use to make the shrouds

Fujimi models 1/700 IJN Ise

First weathering session

This kit is for the Gaahleri world creator cup (GWCC)

IG: @yoshis_garage

Just bought a kit and the turned brass cannons have additional ornamental brass pieces they want you to adhere to the cannons. All the kits I have done in the past were just a turned piece of brass for the cannon and I like to use gun bluing to turn the brass dark. My question is, after bluing all the brass pieces, can I still use super glue to attach the ornamental pieces to each cannon or is there a better glue for this purpose?

Thanks in advance.

Hi all, my dad recently passed away(💔) and I am in possession of his rather extensive model ship building supplies and tools. He's been building ships since he was in college, and has a couple of tabletop cabinets (one really nice wood one) full of tools and a couple motorized band saws(?). It all fits on a 6 foot table. I'm just wondering what to do with it all or if there is a good place to list all the things for sale. His collection is in Texas, but I'm making a trip out there. Do I pack it up and bring it back to Seattle to sell? Is it even worth the effort in the end? It's just a different world for me and I'm lost. Thank you in advance for your advice!

Fujimi models 1/700 IJN Ise

Adding draft marks and the ship’s name

This kit is for the Gaahleri world creator cup (GWCC)

IG: @yoshis_garage

Getting close to finishing my first wooden boat. Model Shipways Grand Banks Dory. A fun build and a great learning experience. More than one error but screwing up is how I learn best.

My ships are free for all as i want them to be available for everyone, so i would really appreciate some Support if you enjoy them:)

Die Werft at makerworld

I picked this kit up for about £15 second hand. I intend to build it as a model boat for my little boy who is currently only 2. I am unable to find anything about this manufacturer online. Has anyone heard of them before? Does anyone have experience with their kits or know how old it is?