How to build wooden ships aslan wrote in February 6th, 2016
In the yacht port "Hercules" there is a shipyard where a grandiose project is being implemented to build from scratch (one might say, from a historical reconstruction) one of the greatest ships in the history of the Russian Federation. navy "Poltava". Anyone can come here for an excursion, the cost is 300 rubles for an adult and 200 for a child, but if you come with the whole family, then total cost will be 500 for everyone.
Project "Poltava" complex, if only because there is no available detailed documentation, complete drawings or color images. Research in the archives is still ongoing. In 2013, a theoretical model of the vessel was made, based on data on similar ships.
It is planned that "Poltava" will become a scientific, cultural, research and pedagogical center for the study of the maritime history of the city and country. But already now excursion groups are allowed into the shipyard every day, where everyone can appreciate the work of the reenactors (among whom there are many historians and philosophers, and not just carpenters) and feel the power of the ship still under construction. And the skeleton that is in dry dock is huge. It barely fits into the lens, so we even had to do a panorama.
At the entrance we are greeted by a plan of the complex - everything can be studied, where everything is. 
First, we go to the shipwright’s house, where we wait for the guide and warm up at the same time, because... It's not May outside, and everyone is already quite cold.
Children will certainly find it interesting here - they can take part in workshops on lithography, sewing sails and making themed souvenirs. 
Our guide Oksana gives preliminary instructions - take the children by the hand, everyone follow the guide only, do not fight back, do not disperse, do not stand on heavy and seemingly strong pieces of wood. 
"Poltava" is built from oak trees, and the trees are of a certain thickness and curvature are being searched almost all over Russia. Trees 100-200 years old are used for construction, but, as we were told, instead of one felled oak, 4 new ones are planted. 
At the entrance to the huge hangar there is a reminder on how to tie various knots. 
And here is the first look from the entrance to the exposed skeleton of the future ship. The first impression is wow, the size is impressive. Secondly, what a wonderful smell of wood there is. Third - how wildly cold it is here! Yes, since we were here on a day off, when the technicians don’t work, the heating is turned off. Therefore, getting ahead of myself, I will say that despite the fact that everyone was happy and impressed, they were wildly chilled. 
They say tourist groups are not allowed here. We were allowed to climb inside. It felt like you were inside a huge fish and you could see its skeleton.
By the way, 1,800 oak trees will be spent on the construction of Poltava. 
We looked with interest at all sorts of interesting small details. For example, a strange one "Bucks thing."
The drawing is real, you have to believe it. 
And this is a special place on the floor where the required detail is drawn.
Actually, the part itself hangs from above. 
I wonder why this master does this? 
The story about Master Kuzma is generally touching. Here he gently asks not to touch the part, because he worked on it for several days. 
Skeleton. 
We go up to the dock balcony. There are posters with historical facts on the walls.
For example, 2 absolutely different types and the color of the Poltava's stern. Which one do you like better? Blue for me. Although historians are more inclined to the option on the right. 
Full appearance The ship appears only in Picart's 1717 black and white engraving. 
There are also photographs of all sorts of interesting historical documents that you could look at for a long time if it weren’t so cold. 
But these are the drawings we came up with after several years of research. 
Kuzya the Bear decided to take a selfie together with pink_mathilda against the backdrop of the future museum ship. 
We still had to go outside and completely freeze to fire a salvo from a cannon. The view here is beautiful. 
Here there is a monument with a ship's bell. Do you see the squirrel? And she is. 
And so?
What the artist was thinking about when placing the squirrel on the ship’s bell, apparently only he knows. Maybe it's a muse? 
The guns are solid. At first they were cast at the Kirov plant, but now the order was transferred to the Izhora plant. Actually, the entire technology for casting guns had to be reinvented - in the 21st century - casting guns is still a unique activity. 
And then we finally went into the warmth! :) These are masts, yards, topmasts, bombranstags and a bunch of other hard-to-remember names. It was a discovery for me that they are not made entirely of pine, but are assembled piece by piece with an internal hollow space. It turns out that it is simple physics - it is much more difficult to break a “tube” than just a stick. And on top there is a plug. 
On the floor above, sails are being sewn, but we were not allowed there because it is too dangerous :) The sails there are laid out on the floor, and they can be very easily damaged.
By the way, they are not planning to install a motor in the sailboat so that the ship would be as close as possible to the realities of the 18th century. But then I don’t understand very well how it will sail along the Neva on the night of Scarlet Sails - there are plans that the Swedish sailing ship will be replaced by the patriotic Poltava.
For the excursion I would like to express my gratitude to the head of the excursion service of the Poltava shipyard, Oksana Roda, for freezing with us and showing us so many interesting things.
Taken from ta_samaya This is how they build Poltava. Excursion to the historical shipyard
If you have a production or service that you want to tell our readers about, write to me - Aslan ( [email protected] ) and we will make the best report, which will be seen not only by readers of the community, but also by the website http://ikaketosdelano.ru
Also subscribe to our groups in Facebook, VKontakte,classmates and in Google+plus, where the most interesting things from the community will be posted, plus materials that are not here and videos about how things work in our world.
Click on the icon and subscribe!
Assembling a ship model can be interesting not only for avid ship modelers, but also for beginners. By assembling a wooden model, you will learn a lot about the structure of ships, and you will enjoy seeing how a set of wooden blanks turns into a real sailboat. To ensure an enjoyable assembly, we recommend starting with the most simple models. Call us - we will be happy to help you with your choice.
Each wooden ship is unique and often carries a piece of history. We present both colonial ships and fishing boats, and majestic warships - for every taste and color. We offer high-quality models for low prices- these are also foreign models brands Mamoli, Corel, Mantua, Amati, Artesania Latina, Billing Boats, Constructo, and ships for assembly from Russian manufacturers- Master Shipbuilder, Falconet, LS Model.
What is inside?
Each kit contains materials, drawings and instructions - in general, everything you need to assemble a model of a wooden ship. On the other hand, tools, as a rule, are not included in the kit - this saves money for those who already have tools. For everyone else, our store offers a wide variety of modeling tools. Usually, we indicate everything that needs to be purchased to assemble the model from scratch in the “related products” subsection on the product page.
In modeling, plywood is the most popular material. This is due to high quality indicators, as well as ease of operation. Plywood sheets are very easy to cut and quite easy to process. Using a suitable diagram (drawing), you can make ships from plywood with your own hands.
Plywood is a versatile material that is easy to cut and process. different ways, therefore, it is recommended to begin your acquaintance with modeling with plywood patterns.
Designing a ship yourself is quite an interesting activity. But in order to start performing complex models, you need to practice on easier ones.
Materials and tools
To create patterns from stucco on board a ship, you need to prepare your own composition from which you can form reliefs. For the solution, you need to prepare the following tools and materials:
- wood dust;
- PVA glue (on average, one ship model can take about half a liter of glue);
- plasticine for creating small irregularities and patterns;
Materials and tools that are used during ship modeling:
Birch plywood will ensure a minimum number of chips when sawing.
- plywood of the required thickness;
- Super glue;
- sandpaper for surface treatment;
- nylon thread;
- jigsaw for cutting out parts;
- construction knife;
- wood for the mast. It is better to use pine, as it is much easier to process;
- dye;
- brushes are not large sizes;
- Chinese chopsticks;
- fabric for sails;
- a thread;
- pencil ruler.
The wood for modeling should be soft, not fibrous. The most popular options are cedar, linden, and walnut. All wooden pieces must be perfectly smooth, without knots or damage. It can be used as additional element for creating decorative parts. Wood can also be used to create the main elements of the model, such as the deck and hull.
Plywood is the most popular material in modeling. In areas such as modeling, birch or balsa plywood is most often used. This is due to the fact that these types of wood practically do not chip during sawing. To make a boat from plywood, you need to use sheets with a thickness of 0.8-2 mm.
A simple diagram of a plywood ship model.
Veneer – sheet material, very thin, made from valuable wood. In most cases, veneer is used as facing material. It is used to paste over products that are made from inexpensive material.
Fastening elements will not only perform the main task of holding parts together, but also play a decorative role. To create a model of a boat, you need to prepare thin chains (several sizes can be used), laces, threads, copper or brass nails. In order to transfer a drawing from sheet to plywood, it is best to use tracing paper and a pencil. This will make the drawing more detailed. To fasten the plywood parts together, you must use glue. Fine detailing can be made using metal casting, using polymer clay or make your own solution from wood dust and PVA glue. After complete drying, this mass is very durable and can be painted in the desired color.
Return to contents
Preparatory work
If you are modeling a plywood ship for the first time, it is recommended to purchase kits in which all the parts have already been cut out and processed. But its cost can sometimes be quite high. Therefore, with great desire and effort, experience can be gained in the process of assembling your ship. Modeling, like other types of work, necessarily begins with the preparatory stage. The first thing you need to start with is what kind of ship you will model. To begin with, it is worth looking at various drawings and finished works, this will make choosing a model much easier.
Having studied the drawing in full, it is worth checking the presence of all necessary materials and tools to get the job done. Modeling ships is a piece of jewelry. It requires a lot of time and perseverance.
At the preparatory stage, it is necessary to make paper or cardboard templates of all parts. After that, they are all transferred to plywood. On this preparatory stage work can be considered completed.
Return to contents
Manufacturing of parts
In order to make all the parts and cut them out of a plywood sheet, you must use the appropriate tool. For work you can use manual jigsaw, but, if possible, it is better to use the electric model option. Using the second option will significantly reduce the time for manufacturing all elements. This is especially true for the smallest details.
The sawn blanks are processed with a file, removing chips and burrs.
In order to cut out a part, a hole is made in the plywood into which a jigsaw file is placed. It is necessary to cut out all the details very carefully, while respecting all contour boundaries, since inaccurately cut parts can then spoil the appearance of the entire ship. Each sawn workpiece must be processed with a file from the ends. During this cleaning process, it is necessary to remove a small part of the chamfer where chips and burrs have formed. When cutting, this moment cannot be avoided.
You need to assemble the ship when all the parts are cut out and the ends are processed. This will allow you to study assembly work without being distracted by cutting out missing parts.
Probably each of us read books about pirates in childhood. These were sea robbers who plied the seas and oceans, attacked merchant ships, and dumped all their loot in port taverns. These books were filled with intrigue, a special romanticism and a sense of adventure. For some people interested in the subject of piracy, their childhood hobby has grown into a permanent hobby, which is expressed in the manufacture of wooden models sailing ships. This is an extremely interesting activity, and ready-made models are an excellent element of interior decoration. For example, you can make a miniature copy of the famous pirate frigate on which he sailed famous pirate Francis Drake, who went down in history as one of the most famous corsairs of all times.
Who is Francis Drake?
In the Middle Ages it was great amount pirates, however, only a few managed to preserve their memory. One of the famous corsairs was the Englishman Francis Drake, who received the nickname “Iron Pirate.” He began his pirate career at a very young age as a ship's chaplain, after which he served as a sailor, and at the age of 16 he became a ship's captain. During his life he visited large quantities sea campaigns and was able to win no fewer battles, including those with the English Royal Navy, so among the pirates he was considered a very successful, experienced and formidable captain.
Drake commanded several ships, among which the flagship was a galleon with three decks and five masts, which was called "Golden Hind", which translated means "Golden Hind". The captain chose this name personally because the ship was so fast that it could overtake any merchant ship and escape pursuit by warships. It is thanks to its high speed and excellent maneuverability, the vessel gained its popularity.
A little about modeling
The creation of miniature ship models occurs in stages. Each stage is aimed at creating individual elements sailing ships, which are subsequently united into single design. This process is very painstaking and requires from the creator not only extreme concentration and perseverance, but also the manifestation of imagination, since very often it is necessary to change the materials used or replace them with others that are more suitable for a specific model. In addition, in order for the model to be more realistic and copy the original as best as possible, you should be careful with the size of the originals, which takes a lot of time to find and transfer to the model.
Making a wooden model of a ship: what is required for this?
Various techniques can be used to create models of sailing ships, however, the most common is the production of prefabricated parts carved from wood. This process is quite complex and requires a certain set of tools. In order to make a model of a ship from prefabricated parts you will need a knife, a hammer, a chisel, a drill with a set of drills, wooden block, a piece of thin fabric for sails, a rope, a wooden spire of the required length, wood glue, and when making large-sized models, it would be useful to stock up on a saw.
Carving of a ship from wood
At the first stage of modeling, blanks are made from which the model will be assembled in the future. To do this, you will need a chisel and a hammer, with which you need to remove the old bolts, as well as sandpaper or a file to make the block perfectly smooth. Next, you should clean the bark from the bark. In order for the work to go quickly, and to avoid injury during its execution, it is necessary to hold it towards the plane.
When the blank for the future ship is ready, you can proceed to the next stage of modeling. On the block you need to draw a sketch with the markings of the future ship, and then cut out the ship’s hull from it. It is worth noting that this will require a well-sharpened knife, the blade of which should be at an angle of 10 degrees with respect to the block. Despite the fact that this part of the work is one of the easiest to model, it is nevertheless the most responsible, since when performing it you have no right to make a mistake. Therefore, slowly remove the wood in small layers, trying to keep the workpiece symmetrical.
Carving of the bow and sides of the ship
When the preliminary model of the ship's hull is ready, you can move on to the jewelry part of the work. On the blank you need to draw the side parts of the hull, as well as the bow and stern. This is done in a similar way as described above. First, everything is drawn with a pencil, and then cut out with a knife. At the same time, you must try to make all parts even and smooth so that the model resembles the ship as closely as possible. When making the bow, one of the sides of the block is slightly filed, after which it is given the shape of a saw cut.
Preparing the model and installing ship rigging
The ship "Golden Hind" had three masts, so on the model you need to drill three holes for them, the diameter of which should be slightly larger than the thickness of the spiers. The distance between the holes should be the same and sufficient to ensure that the block does not crack during drilling. If suddenly a crack appears, then it is better not to glue it, but to remake the model again, since cracks will ruin the entire appearance of the ship. To ensure that the masts stand securely and do not fall, it is better to place them on wood glue.
Raise the sails!
At the final stage, the sails are installed. Since our galleon model has only three masts, only six sails are required - one large and one small for each of them. To make them, you will need thin material, from which you need to cut the sails to the specified dimensions. The sails must be trapezoidal in shape. Before installing them on the mast, you need to make notches on the spiers, after which the sails are set with glue. Both edges should be glued strictly in the middle of the sails. To ensure that the process is as comfortable as possible, and the result does not disappoint you, it is better to start installing the sails from the rear mast, gradually moving towards the bow.
To decorate the sail, you can use a flag or a top sail, which is called a flying sail. Everything is clear with the flag and no one will have any problems with its production, so there is no point in describing the process of sewing it. But the flying sail deserves special attention. To make it, you need to cut a rhombus out of fabric, its shape resembling kite. Next, two perpendicular threads are glued to the part, which connect the opposite corners decorative element, and a thread is attached to one of the corners, with the help of which the flying sail is fixed on the back side of the main sail. It is worth noting that a flying sail can be made both for the stern mast and for all others. It all depends on your wishes and perseverance.
Once the ship model is completed, it can be painted in Brown color and open it with varnish, after which it can either be used to decorate the interior or even be launched into the water.
Some people have a strange, but very remarkable and colorful hobby. It is called assembling ship models from wood. What do you need to make one like this? beautiful thing. Creating a wooden model is not so easy. From this article you will learn how to create one out of wood with your own hands. We will also take a short excursion into history.
Francis Drake
Many history buffs know the name of the “Iron Pirate”; his homeland was England. He became the captain of a sailing ship at just 16 years of age. At first he was a ship's priest, and then a simple sailor. But his fame really exploded when he became a brave and very formidable pirate. In the 16th century, he made quite a few voyages and took part in a considerable number of battles.
Golden Hind
At the moment of dawn of fate, several sailing ships arrived on his property. His main flagship was the Pelican. This ship was a five-deck, three-masted ship. There were 20 artillery weapons on board. All kinds of maritime stories rarely tell us that a ship that already has a name can be renamed, but it was with the Pelican that, by the will of fate, such a story happened. In 1578, Francis Drake changed the name of this ship to "Golden Hind" (in Russian this name sounds like "Golden Hind"). It was under this second that it was inscribed in sparkling gold letters in world history seafarers. Francis Drake performed quite a few breathtaking deeds on it, which were later recounted in history and adventure books.
It is such wonderful ships that make many people assemble wooden ship models with their own hands. Drawings of many similar designs can often be found on the Internet. So, inspired by the ancient history of navigation, we will learn from this article information on how to do something similar.
DIY wooden ship model: from beginning to rainbow horizons
In fact, the history of modeling consists of several stages. Moreover, each of these stages is associated with several characteristics. A lover of miniature shipbuilding must be able to modify available materials. It is also important to expand the choice of modeling objects. Once it has developed enough, then it can have mass production of models. The next stage will be the development of bench exhibition modeling from the kits that he already has. Subsequently, it can develop to the formation of individual segments. It can be anything - from ship models and in flesh to copies of individual motorcycles, trucks, as well as all sorts of other cars.
DIY wooden ship models: drawings, instructions, tools
So, well, let's start creating such a ship. Carving prefabricated wooden ship models is not the easiest task. You will need many tools for this. Among them are: a knife, a chisel, a hammer, a block (and, if necessary, a saw), thin cloth, superglue, a long wooden spike, a rope, a drill. In addition to this, you will need two more very important parameters. Firstly, it is time, and secondly, an important quality of those people who create prefabricated models of ships from wood is patience.
Carving of a ship from wood
First you have to work with a chisel. You should file everything plus remove the old bolts that have a flat head. It won't take you much time - just two minutes. In these two minutes, the pre-processed block will later become a boat. Now you need to clean the block. You should carefully scrape off the bark. Hold the block itself directly towards the tool. Let's take the standard design as an example for our small ship models, which we will build according to the principle below. Take a pencil and sketch a preliminary sketch on a block. Following this, process the block sharp knife. The tilt of the blade itself should be at an angle of about 10 degrees. When you plan, keep in mind that this is not the most easy job, so be patient. You should not forget that if for any reason you make a mistake, it will be quite difficult to correct everything. Remove the chips layer by layer, while you should try and process the original block as smoothly as possible. It is important that the top and Bottom part must be parallel.
Please note that you don't have to throw away the shavings at all. The point is that, in principle, it can be used as additional material as mulch.
Carving of the front and sides of the ship
Well, now we need to draw the front, bottom, and also the back. We will cut them out in exactly the same way as above. It is necessary to make these parts even. In order to get the bow of the ship, you will have to saw off a piece from the front. Following this, you should round off the cut using a knife. When you make the nose, try to tilt the knife blade itself back. It should be directed towards the stern.
Drilling holes and subsequent installation of equipment
You should have several spiers. Therefore, drill a number of holes; they should be slightly larger in size than the beams themselves. It is important that there are not too many holes. Otherwise, you may end up with a crack. And because of a crack, as we know, a serious disaster can occur - a leak. Don't use glue! If you do this then further work will pass with much greater difficulty.
Installing sails on the model
First, decide how many panels you want to have on your final ship. Let's take as a condition that we will have four panels for the first mast and the second, and three for the last. Following this, take several wooden spiers and cut them. Cut the fabric into a trapezoid shape. Then start gluing them together. Make notches on the branches of the sails, fasten each branch with a corresponding notch. Then glue the middle of the edges to the sails. Repeat the same for all masts. It is best if you build the rear mast first, then the middle one, and then the bow one.
Now let's start installing the upper flying sail. Cut out a kite shape from fabric. Take the thread and attach it to the opposite corner of the panel. Leave ends on both sides for all corners. Glue small piece threads exactly on top part boat It should be slightly higher than the bow of the boat itself. Measure from the opposite corner to the middle of the lower branch of the sail on the front mast. Then cut off the thread that you measured and glue the tip to the appropriate place.
You should leave a few threads on each side. Pull them back and glue them straight inside the boat. Then you can cut off the excess rope. Create and attach the back panel in the same way. It should be attached to the back of the rear sail. Measure, cut, and make sure it fits the two tabs. Then glue them in the corners.
Well, now you have learned how to make simple wooden ship models. And although in this article everything is described only in general outline, we hope that it will help you in your future career as a “shipbuilder”. If, of course, you are interested in this. Believe me, this is a worthwhile activity!