Welcome to my Web site

Welcome to my website. This site is for folks who build or would like to build plastic model ships. I’ve been building ship models for many years and I still get as much enjoyment from the hobby as I did when I started. If you are an occasional modeler, serious modeler or if you’ve been away from the hobby for awhile and are coming back, I think you will enjoy this site.

I chose Revells’ Cutty Sark as the launch project because there are a large number of these kits out there in closets, attics and modelers collections, waiting to be built. Also, this kit builds into a pretty impressive ship model, no matter where the modelers’ skill level is.

The plan is for this site to grow over time, featuring a different model about every month. Previous models will be archived for reference and new visitors to the site. As you may have already noticed, this site is written in a blog foremat with the latest post on top and previous posts in decending order. I hope that modelers will find this website enjoyable and useful and will visit often……………..John

Installing the Masts


With the sails and rigging blocks in place, the masts are ready to be installed. A few drops of liquid cement in the hole is enough for a secure attachment. Black thread, not included in the kit, was used for the stays. Instead of tying the stays to the deadeyes with a knot, I seized them as shown here. This makes it easier to adjust the alignment of the masts and removes the slack from the stays without over tightening.

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