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1). Building Model Ships
Building models can be a great hobby. There are all kinds of models to choose from including: cars, trucks, plane, trains, and ships. For those that have a connection to the sea, it seems only natural to choose to build model ships.
You might start by purchasing a model kit online and waiting for it to arrive. You’re probably excited and can’t wait to get started.
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2). The Beauty of Wood
Have you ever walked through a forest and marveled at the beauty of it all– the green heaven, the rustle of fallen leaves, the whisper of the wind, the birds in the branches and the wonderful majesty of the trees. That beauty can be transferred to the objects made from the wood of those very trees – mahogany furniture, cedar toys, rosewood jewelry boxes, teak decks on ships, ebony carved statues
Throughout the ages, wood has been a raw material.
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3). Sailing Ships
True to scale models of sailing ships are prized collectors’ items. A beautiful model made of rosewood, mahogany or teak displayed in a corporate office foyer, a museum, or library of a great mansion can also be a history lesson for the viewer.
Ships under sail have, through the years, played an important role in the history of the world. Ancient Egyptians learnt how to assemble planks of wood in to a watertight hull, sealing the seams with pitch.
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4). Has Your Model Ship Sunk?
Model ship building can be both fun and rewarding for a model builder. Here are a few basic things to keep in mind before you embark on such a grand endeavor.
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