1/350 full hull scratchbuilding techniques and materials

[Lost_dreadnoughts]

What is the best method of hull construction for 1/350 scale?

Would making ribs from plasticard be more suitable than wood?

I'd love to make larger scale models but I don't have the space to store them.

Thanks

Rob

[Avery Boyer]

Would making ribs from plasticard be more suitable than wood?

Yes, depending on the size of the ship, I would use .040 or .020 styrene sheet.

I'll post a photo of one of my 1/700 builds to show you.

[MartinJQuinn]

I'll post a photo of one of my 1/700 builds to show you.

So where's the picture?

[Avery Boyer]

This is the best I can do:

I'll try and get a photo...along with the Oriskany pics....the Bluegill pics....the review pics for my site....the.....

I've been so busy I can't keep track of what I supposed to be doing for whom when....and then there's the program for the talent show and the.........

[commodore4]

I normally do my scratchbuilds in these sizes and scales.1/200 I use .080 for the keel and .060 for the frames (or bulkheads).In 1/48 I use 1/4" lexan and .080 styrene sheet for frames. In 1/350 the keels are .040 and the frames or bulkheads are usually .020 or ,015.Sometimes (depending on the ship,s design ,or if it is full hull) I will use the same size for the frames and keel wich is then.040 exclusively.The specific sizes are to insure no warping during the build. commodore 4