Beginner learning about model Galleons

[jonnie hodacParticipant @jonniehodac66059]

Hi, I recently got into Galleon models because I am assuming that by building a model ship of a galleon (50-100cm total length) you would be able build a life sized scale of it simply through experience gained whilst building models, however I am confused as to how ships actually stay afloat and the safety measures put in place to keep them steady and afloat when their out at sea, things like buoyancy and the center of buoyancy. Also things like rigging, and the actual design of the  galleon itself how accurate is a model ship, is this the right way to go about learning how ships work and to build a life sized one?

 

If Anyone here could give me some links to websites, Or books, places that you can go to to get more information on this topic as I’ve been to 3 library’s in my area and they had one good book called “PERIOD SHIP Kit builder’s manual by Keith Julier ” which referred me to this website.

 

Any help is appreciated thanks in advance Jonnie.

[jonnie hodacParticipant @jonniehodac66059]

Good Books websites etc for information

[jonnie hodacParticipant @jonniehodac66059]

I forgot to Add in my Previous post Scaling, as I I’d prefer to build the ship from plans of similar to these I’m guessing:

 

http://www.all-model.com/Sailing%20ships%2017-19%20centuries.html

 

http://www.m3corp.com/a/download/plans/ships/crown/crown03.htm

 

If you could also help me with this in terms of how to read these, or how to scale your own ship, by books etc or anything like that, it would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance Jonnie.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Jonnie

 

Model Boats mag is printing a series of articles by Keith Julier covering the bilding of a galleon which has been very informative but having not read his book I can’t say if the articles are extracts or not.

 

Paul

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

A quick look on google found this http://www.flyinglab.com/pirates/shipguide/MdGalleon/History.htm

which will answer some of your questions

 

Paul

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

hi, Jonnie,

 

 don’t know whether you are interesed, but I have a book for sale that is specifically titled “How to make old time ship models”, by Edward W Hobbs,

it is about building and rigging ships of the line, and within the book are four fold out plans. 3 of the “Royal Albert” inc. lines GA and rigging and one of a small scale motel of Ark Royal Flag ship of Walter Raleigh.

PM me if interested.

Neil.

Edited By neil howard-pritchard on 19/05/2009 10:44:01

[jonnie hodacParticipant @jonniehodac66059]

Thanks for the help so far I really appreciate it, if anyone else has anything they can add that would be a great help as well thanks again.

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