Whether you are adding ship model fittings to augment your kit or you are a scratch builder who's tired of turning hundreds of belaying pins, manufactured fittings can help bring your ship model to life. The problem you may encounter is finding the goods you are finding for in the right scale and at the right price. Generally speaking, ship model fittings can be grouped into historical tall ships, modern war ships, and display parts or electronic. Most fittings are manufactured for European built kits. Because there are hundreds of fittings in various scales, finding one supplier that whether has all the fittings ready or is willing to source them can be a challenge - until now Cast Your Anchor has the knowledge, connections and desire to help you out.
Selecting the acceptable Fitting
As time went on fittings on board vessels changed. Interestingly enough, functionality remained basically the same but how that function was fulfilled, changed. So the first thing to do is conclude the era of your vessel and the type of ship it is. You can then agree the proper type of fitting to be used on your ship model.
The next step is to conclude the scale of your model so that you can select the proper size of the parts. One observation of the size of part you use that is independent of the scale is the ease of facility of the part. A block may be of the proper scale but may to small for you to apply.
Another observation in choosing a fitting is the type of material it's made of. Typically, wood, plastic, brass or pewter are the most common. Sometimes the fitting is fulfilled, e.g. Plated but most often the model builder has to apply the finish.
Of course you can make your own fittings. The ambitious modeler can turn hundreds of belaying pins or blocks. You can fairly beyond doubt mold your own products using low temperature pewter also known as Britannia metal. The main speculate to make your own fitting is for historical accuracy but sometimes it's because you plainly can't buy the fitting you are finding for. Carving and metal forming are other techniques for manufacture very detailed fittings.
Finishing Accessories
Once your model is completed you must conclude on how you are going to display it. Mounting of the model is normally done with cradles or pedestals (brass or wood) but you can also originate a bit of a diorama if you use slipways etc. The cradles or pedestals are mounted on a good piece of routered hardwood like oak.
The next observation is producing and placing a nameplate. Nameplates are normally wood or brass whether of which would be engraved with the name of the vessel, date of completion and sometimes the name of the model builder. Mounting can be done flat onto the wooden base or elevated on the base using a wedge shaped piece of wood. Other medium can be used for the nameplate such as plastic, stone or vinyl.
Lastly you need to safe your model from harmful dust human and animal experience and other contaminants found in you home or office. You need to whether purchase or build a case. Typically a case is whether all plastic using ¼" Plexiglas, all glass or a combination of 1/8" Plexiglas with a wood molding. The disadvantage of Plexiglas is that it scratches easily. The disadvantage of glass is its weight. Regardless of which way you go, the case should be 3" bigger than the model in all directions. And don't forget that your model and stand need to sit on a table of some sort. The cost of a case can be quite great so if you want to hold off on buying a case, just make sure you clean your model every 3 months using a brush and compressed air (used for cleaning computer keyboards). This will prevent the dust and dirt from sticking to your ship model.
Happy Modeling!
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