How to Buy Sailing Ship Models
Ships hoisting sails in the wind knitted the nations of the world together. To an enthusiast, a sailing ship model is a link to that history.
Things You'll Need
- Historic Wooden Ship Models
- Modeler's Tool Kits
- Curio Cabinets
- Shelves
- Tables
- Seaways' Ships In Scale Subscription
- Internet Access
- Computers
- Internet Explorer
- Database Software
- HMS Victory Plastic Ship Model
- Pirate Ship Kits
- Soleil Royale Plastic Ship Model
- USS Constitution Wooden Model Kits
Instructions
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Wooden Sailing Ship Scale Models
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Think about why you're buying the model - as decoration, as an investment, as a keepsake.
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Think about the amount of money you want to invest. You can easily invest several hundred dollars in a historically accurate scale model.
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Consider the nature of the collection. Someone collecting clipper ships might not be interested in a model of a ship from the Spanish Armada.
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Check the brand name and quality of models displayed by the person for whom you're buying. Find something similar. Or, ask a close friend or relative of the person for tips.
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Buy something within the skill range of the person receiving the model.
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Remember some model kits come with pre-cut parts. Others require more extensive carpentry.
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Consult a store clerk once you have sufficient information.
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Read the package to make certain you know what you're buying.
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Ask the store clerk if you might see the accompanying instructions to gauge the complexity of the project and the types of tools needed.
Plastic Sailing Ship Models
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Pay attention to the skill level of the person for whom the model is being purchased.
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Remember plastic models are excellent for younger, less skilled model makers.
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Note the nature of tools required. You'll want to buy a model that can be assembled without investing in a set of complicated, expensive tools.
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Check the present collection to avoid duplication.
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Consider the type of models the person assembles. Someone interested in historic warships might not like a model of an America's Cup competitor.
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Note brand names and quality of the collection. Buy something similar.
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Ask a relative or a close friend or a fellow hobbyist for advice.
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Consult the hobby store clerk.
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Read the packaging carefully to make sure you know what you're buying.
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Ask to see a set of instructions to learn the number of parts, skill level required, and tools needed.
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Tips & Warnings
Some model enthusiasts are serious hobbyists and work to create exact replicas. Be aware there are no historical references to the blueprints of certain ships - John Paul Jones' "Bonhomme Richard," for example - and thus no accurate model can be created. True scale models can be purchased or created when exact plans of historic ships can be found.
Remember, a youngster or a person new to the hobby might need a mentor. Consider introducing a youngster to a member of a local modeler's club.