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Building model ships is a fun and creative activity that can be passed along in a family and be a shared interest for many generations. Here you can learn more about the history and construction of model ships so that you can create your own.
Anyone who likes working with his hands, regardless of age, will likely find model boat making to be a satisfying, rewarding hobby, whether the goal is to create something Read More
Viking long boats were some of the best-made ships of the ancient world. These extremely well-balanced ships ransacked the coasts of Europe, and the Vikings became wealthy Read More
Viking ships are the stuff of little boys' dreams, conjuring images of adventure on the high seas. Making a Viking ship from wood isn't difficult, and it can be a fun and Read More
Building a ship in a bottle is an art that has been practiced and perfected for centuries. Like all impossible bottle tricks, the ship in a bottle looks impossible only to Read More
Commonly employed as a packing material, Styrofoam is available in blocks, boards, sheets and chips. Though solid, it is very light and can float. You can even build a Read More
Folding paper for an origami boat by starting with a perfectly square sheet. Learn how to fold a boat with tips from an origami enthusiast in this free origami video. Read More
For a variation of an origami boat, the bottom is folded into a flat base. Learn how to fold the bottom of a boat with tips from an origami enthusiast in this free origami Read More
For the sponge boat, glue the top to the bottom layer with a rubber cement-type glue in an arrangement that is appealing and looks like a boat. Attach the layers for a Read More
Pirates on the high seas have interested boys of all ages for generations. Little boys like dressing as pirates and playing pirates. There's no better symbol of a pirate Read More
A way to honor your Viking heritage or to celebrate history is by making a tiny Viking ship. This ship is suitable for building inside of very small bottles or other Read More
Glue is a compound that bonds two surfaces together. When building model airplanes, you're generally talking about joining plastic to plastic by means of the tiny tube of Read More
Model building is a hobby that appeals to people of all ages. Model railroads, model cars and model planes are only the start. A passion for building in miniature can Read More
Tackling any project becomes easier with the right tools at hand. A dedicated model enthusiast takes that first step toward turning out startlingly realistic miniature Read More
Paper boats can be made by using a rectangular piece of paper and strong creases, and then pop open the final product to float it in water. Create paper boats with Read More
Airplanes inspire all of us with their speed, freedom and even style. These vehicles inspire the creation of airplane-related toys, movies and video games, simply to give Read More
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