Archive-name: ship-models-faq/part01
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Expires: Fri, November 8 1996 00:00:00 GMT
Last-modified: 19 September 1996

This is the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ (part 01) on ship modeling.

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The set of FAQs is, quite frankly, oriented toward access using a
"World Wide Web Browser" (e.g, Netscape, Mosaic, Internet Explorer,
etc.); reading it with such a tool you'll find "links" to other sites
of interest.

{   A note about the addresses presented.  When I show:
    http://www.seaways.com/faq/faqind.html
     ...that is interpreted as:
    http:// www.seaways.com /faq/faqind.html
    ^^^^    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    |       |                   |_ the path to the file
    |       |__ the Internet address
    |___ the method - in this case, HTTP
     ....these are shown in this way so that people viewing this FAQ
     using a World Wide Web browser -such as Netscape or Mosaic- can
     simply click on these addresses to go there.

 NOTE:  I record these addresses, but don't necessarily visit them on a
        regular basis.  Thus, I may not know if they "disappear".  If
        you try to access one and it appears to be no longer available,
        please send me Email at: mailto:kopfj@aimnet.com ; I'll check it
        out and delete the reference if it's really gone.  Thanks.
}

Disclaimer:  My personal experience is with traditional, static wooden
ship models.  Thus the answers below lean toward that aspect.  PLEASE
feel free to provide me with information on other aspects (e.g.,
plastic ship models, etc.).

NOTE:  New material each month is flagged with the string "*NEW*".


                        CONTENTS
                        ========

(FAQ Part 01):
        Table of Contents
0.      Where is the FAQ?
        Contributers

(FAQ Part 02):
    PREPARATION
1.      I don't have the patience to build a ship model (?)
2.      Where do I get started in making rc model boats?
3.      What is a good beginner's model kit to start with?
4.      Whats the difference between "bread-and-butter", plank-on-
        bulkhead, and plank-on-frame construction?
5.      What's the difference between Beginner, intermediate, or
        advanced Kits?
6.      What experience have other modelers had with the European kits?
7.      What tools do I need to get started?

(FAQ Part 03):
8.      What scale should I use?
9.      How does one change the scale of plans?
10.     What woods are recommended?
11.     Is CA glue reliable?
    THE HULL
12.     How do I scratch-build a modern hull?

(FAQ Part 04):
13.     How do I bend wood for a ship model?
14.     How do I use paper templates to check the hull shape?
15.     How do I cutting the bevel(s) on a bulkhead/frame of a model?
16.     What is accurizing?
17.     How do I Clean up Ship Decks?

(FAQ Part 05):
18.     How do you drill the mast holes in a solid-hull ship model?
  DETAILS
19.     Should models be painted or left natural wood?
20.     I'm looking for a source of sheet copper for plating a model?
21.     How is the copper applied?
22.     How do I make small, inexpensive cast plastic fittings?

(FAQ Part 06):
23.     Am modeling a Fletcher and need up to date colors etc.?
24.     What are the correct USN Camouflage Measures?
25.     How do you paint and mask camouflage detail?
26.     Where can I get 1/72 scale coast guard decals?
27.     Does anyone have any experience and/or tips on how to use slide
        cover glass to make windows?
28.     How does one work with "real" scale rivets?

(FAQ Part 07):
29.     What is "lead sickness"?
    RIGGING
30.     What can be used for fine rigging line?
31.     How does one assemble rigging?
32.     How do I install ratlines?
33.     Do ratlines extend beyond the futtock shrouds to the lubbers
        hole?  Is the futtock shroud tied directly to the main shroud?
34.     How can rigging line be made to hang naturally?
35.     How do I eliminate the fuzz on model rigging?
36.     How do I build small blocks for model sailing ships?
37.     What do I use for sails?
    OTHER STUFF...
38.     What is meant by "Museum Quality" ship models?
39.     How do I clean a model?
40.     Where can I find plans for the Frigate (HMS) Rose?

(FAQ Part 08):
41.     How do I get a ship model appraised (for insurance purposes)?
42.     I'am looking for info or suggestings on model subs?
43.     Why do {your choice} cost so much?
44.     What colors to use on the Revell(?) PT-109?
45.     What colors are appropriate for 16th-17th century ships?
46.     How do I translate Tamiya color numbers to Model Master #?
47.     How do I make a realistic calm sea for a scene?
48.     I painted the  (Cutty Sark) hull and found that the Testors paint
        is difficult to use and not see brushmarks. Any advice?

(FAQ Part 09):
100.    Are there any ship modeling clubs?

(FAQ Part 10 & 11):
  (FAQ Part 10):
101.    Where can I find... ?
 101-A.  RECOMMENDED BEGINNER KITS
 101-B:  KITS, FITTINGS, ETC.
 101-C.  TOOLS
  (FAQ Part 11):
 101-D.  LUMBER & OTHER MATERIALS
 101-E.  MISCELLANEOUS
 101-F.  SHIP MODEL and MARITIME DEALERS, APPRAISERS, BUILDERS,
                CONSERVERS

(FAQ Part 12):
102.    Where can I find information... ?

(FAQ Part 13):
103.    What are some good books... ?

(FAQ Part 14):
104.    What's available on the Internet?

(FAQ Parts 15 & 16):
105.    What's available on the WWW?

(The latter six questions have disjoint numbering so I won't have to
renumber frequently.)

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0.      Where is the FAQ?
    A:  The FAQ is posted at the beginning of each month.  It goes to
        news:rec.models.scale.  The FAQs also go to news:news.answers
        and news:rec.answers, which most sites tend to keep around for
        a while. They are archived at (access via FTP):
    ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.answers/ship-models-faq (.ZIP files)
        -or at-:
    ftp://mirrors.aol.com/pub/rtfm/usenet/rec.models.scale
        -or at-:
    ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/rec.models.scale    (.ZIP files)
        -- or via WWW at:
    http://www.seaways.com/faq/faqind.html
    http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/ship-models-faq/

Alternative FTP sites (these tend to be old copies) are:
  Europe: ftp://ftp.uni-paderborn.de/pub/FAQ/rec.models.scale
          ftp://ftp.Germany.EU.net/pub/newsarchive/news.answers/ship-models-faq
          ftp://ftp.sunet.se/pub/usenet/rec.models.scale
        -- or via WWW at:
          http://www.cs.ruu.nl/wais/html/na-dir/ship-models-faq/.html
  Asia:   ftp://ftp.hk.super.net/mirror/faqs/ship-models-faq

E-MAIL:
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If you do not have http or anonymous ftp access, RTFM.MIT.EDU can send
the FAQ to you via email.  Send e-mail to:
    mailto:MAIL-SERVER@RTFM.MIT.EDU
...subject ignored, and the body containing:
    HELP
...for instructions.


                CONTRIBUTERS
                ============

The following people have contributed to this FAQ:

Seth Adams                      mailto:adams1@popalex1.linknet.net
John Berg                       mailto:p00446@psilink.com
Mike Bishop                     mailto:mbishop446@aol.com
William Blakely
John Beaderstadt                mailto:beady@together.net
Denis Bohm                      http://www.gremlins.com
Byron Bond                      mailto:Bondb@Pfizer.com
John Bonnett
John Buehler                    mailto:johnbue@microsoft.com
Thomas Burkman Sr.              mailto:BWFF85A@prodigy.com
Burl Burlingame
Phil Campbell                   mailto:pcampbel@netside.com
Monica Chaban                   mailto:SRMCH@AIS.UCLA.EDU
Bev Clark
Anita Cohen-Williams            mailto:anita@POP.LOOP.COM
Graham Collins                  mailto:cmm@ViaNet.on.ca
Derek Conlon                    mailto:derekc@infobahnos.com
David Cooper
James Corley                    mailto:jdcorley@ix.netcom.com
Chuck Cowman                    mailto:nntp@bcstec.ca.boeing.com
Simon Craven                    mailto:sclexicat@aol.com
P. Darrah                       mailto:pdd1@dlep1.itg.ti.com
Kerry David                     mailto:kndbrd@indirect.com
Thomas Dean                     mailto:tom.dean@sympatico.ca
Brett W. Denner                 mailto:dennerbw@lfwc.lockheed.com
Tom Dougherty                   mailto:Ives100@aol.com
Ken Duffey                      mailto:K.Duffey@ncs.nerc.ac.uk
Sten Ekedahl                    mailto:rtxn2@mn.medstroms.se
Clayton A. Feldman              mailto:clayfeld@best.com
Steve Gallacci
Ron Ginger                      mailto:ginger@pcm.ultranet.com
Ron Giuntini
Robert Godfrey                  mailto:rgodfrey@sound.net
J. Gordon                       mailto:jgordon262@aol.com
J. J. Gordon Jr.                mailto:mate4@ix.netcom.com
"GRN BERET"                     mailto:grnberet@aol.com
Phil Gustafson                  mailto:phil@rahul.net
David C Graf                    mailto:graf0012@gold.tc.umn.edu
Kurt Greiner (Seaphoto)         mailto:SeaPhoto@gnn.com
W. Hannan                       mailto:WHannan506@aol.com
Paul & Victoria Heisner
Hovard Houen                    mailto:houen@sn.no
John Huggins
Dan Johnston                    mailto:Dan.Johnston@nrc.ca
Steve Kennedy
Olaf Kievit
John O. Kopf                    mailto:kopfj@aimnet.com
V.L. Kraut
Kevin Lambie                    mailto:kevin@gwnsys.ca
Ben Langford                    mailto:bennyl@erols.com
Mark Lardas                     mailto:MLardas@ptxecrc.com
Pete Law                        mailto:llaw@iu.net
Michael Long                    mailto:MLONG@UConnVM.UConn.Edu
David Loseke
Abe Lynn
Andrew Madison                  mailto:madison@nexen.com
Dave Mainwaring                 mailto:mainwaring@cybercom.net
Graham Mansell                  mailto:cv043@FreeNet.Carleton.CA
Bob Marek                       mailto:bobm@loc3.tandem.com
Eugene S. Martin                mailto:KGPN19A@prodigy.com
Dana L. McCalip                 mailto:dmccalip@synet.net
Raymond J. Mehlberger           mailto:research@dhinternet.com
Charles Metz                    mailto:c-metz@uchicago.edu
Gary Newman                     mailto:BNTF61A@prodigy.com
William Nichols
Peng F. Mok                     mailto:pmok@nyquist.ee.ualberta.ca
J.L. Pickstock                  mailto:J.L.Pickstock@lut.ac.uk
Allan "battleships!" Plumb
Tim Philp
Paolo Pizzi                     mailto:timeelapsed@earthlink.net
RAlcorn824                      mailto:ralcorn824@aol.com
Marc Raiff                      mailto:mraiff@worldnet.att.net
Albert P. Rauber                mailto:arauber@emory.edu
Joseph W. Reyna                 mailto:reyna@nosc.mil
Jim Roberts                     mailto:SSBNdriver@aol.com
Robert Robinson                 mailto:rrobin@astro.ge.com
Al Ross                         mailto:ALROSS2@aol.com
Martin Sagara
SALT 6                          mailto:salt6@aol.com
Staale Sannerud                 mailto:sstale@oslonett.no
Bob Santos                      mailto:SantMin@aol.com
Don Schmidt                     mailto:Don_Schmitz@transarc.com
Septimus                        mailto:fvj@world.std.com
Dave Seuferling
Cookie Sewell                   mailto:ampsone@aol.com
Bob Sigman                      mailto:ae241bs@prism.gatech.edu
Jack Silvia                     mailto:Jsilvia@aol.com
Mark Shannon                    mailto:shingend@ix.netcom.com
David Shein                     mailto:sheiny@servtech.com
Don Stauffer                    mailto:stauffer@htc.honeywell.com
Dan Sullivan
George Swierczynski             mailto:gswiercz1@earthlink.net
Stephen Tontoni                 mailto:tontoni@halcyon.com
Aaron Taylor
George Wallace
David Waples                    mailto:davidwaples@msn.com
Jon Warneke (REDBOZO6)          mailto:montreal@usit.net
David R. Wells
Mark S. Wheeler                 mailto:markw@waterw.com
Michael A. Wolf                 mailto:da_wuluf@digital.net
Dave Wilke                      mailto:davewilk@netcom.com
Paul Wilson
Woody Vondracek                 mailto:corsair@nando.net


