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 Photo Etched Details

I usually start the photo etched details by installing the stairs and ladders. I used the box art as a guide. This will establish where the breaks in the railings will be. The railings I install with white glue and start from the center of the model and work outboard. This keeps the installed railings safe from damage while I continue to install the outer railings. I left a break in the railings on the starboard side for the accommodation ladder. The Arizona pe set I used for this model has 3 accommodation ladders included, but all 3 are too short. I cemented the three together to make one long enough for this model. Stretched spru was used for the guide wires at the bow and for the ramp rigging. I painted the inside of the pool light blue and filled it with 5 min. epoxy.