Model Boat Designs

Boat model designing or building is a hobby; a skill and it can be a life changing knowledge. Visualize being able to sit with your grandchild and to construct a model of a boat that you both have enjoyed over the years. There are many things to consider when it comes to boat model building. The first is what boat will you design a model from? You can get some great information and facts from the web. Check out what's available before choosing one. If this is a project for a child, find a model that really is something that has a story behind it and therefore can be something to talk about as you build the model. Or, find a boat that you really want to marvel in the design of. If you will be designing your own boat, take some time to consider the various types of boats out there and which makes for the best project overall.

Miniature model boat designs are available in a wide array of scales depending on the use they will be put to. Cast model boats for "playing with" are the smallest. Radio Controlled boats, historical models or prototypes are the largest. Miniature boats come in two types, waterline miniatures, where the ship is visible to the waterline and sits flat, or full boats, which have keels.

" Scales for Gaming
These scales range extensively depending on how many ships you want in a particular area of play. 1:6000 is the smallest through to 1:600. For modern military battles, the most common scale is 1:2400.
" Plastic/Resin Construction Models
Where standard scales are used for a collection, 1:700 is the main collectors scale offering hundreds of models in a scale where one foot equals 700 feet of real ship.

" Wooden Boat Scales
Wooden Model Ships come in a wide range of scales.

" Radio Control Competition Sailing Scales
International One Meter boats can have a hull with a maximum length of one meter and a draft of 420 mm (three one design rigs.)

" Radio Control Competition Power Boat Scales
Radio Control Power Boats race in a variety of engine and scale classes including 1:8 hydroplanes and drag boats.
With so many options readily available to you, it is likely that you'll be able to enjoy this model boat designing and building for many years to come. For more on model boat designs feel free to contact us.