The 32 Gun Frigate Winchelsea (1764)
A plank - on - bulkhead project for the semi scratch modeler in 1/4" scale
Brought to you by Syren Ship Model Company and the Nautical Research Guild in partnership as a group project on Model Ship World
As most hobbyists become bored or unchallenged by building a ship model subject from a kit, they may summon the courage to try scratch building. They soon find out that most of the guides, practicum and books available are provided for the very experienced POF scratch builder. Having become used to the step-by-step instructions and pre-cut parts, going it entirely alone can be daunting.
The aim of this group project is to create a stepping stone for the first time scratch builder. The subject will not be a tiny schooner or cutter which is typical. It will be an accurate and detailed presentation of a quintessential Royal Navy frigate in 1/4" scale. It will produce a model that is 38" long. The main goal is to introduce you to new modeling techniques and the architectural elements of a frigate you wouldn't have had the opportunity to model while building a traditional mass produced kit. In the end it should make it less daunting to make that leap into fully framed ship modeling. This will be an unrigged model that is inspired by the contemporary model of Winchelsea in the National Maritime Museum.
