So after a few weeks of research, a lot of reading, and an urge to find a new creative outlet, I have a new found fondness for sailing vessels of all types. I can recall many hours spent carving, sanding and building all type of small items with my grandfather when I was a youngster, and now that has come full circle, I am now ready to begin my own woodworking creations.
With my new fondness for wooden model ships, I am building my own. I started with an entry level ship known as the Phantom (a New York Pilot boat, 1868). This is a kit complete with all the things needed to complete my first model. It is small in scale, 1/8th inch = 1ft on the original craft, which makes it easier and more difficult all at the same time.
I will update this blog through each part of construction with a few notes as well as some photos of my work in progress. Enjoy...
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