Interested In Doing A Model Ship/Boat Building Course?

The Canberra Model Shipwrights Society (Inc) is conducting a Model Wooden Ship/Boat Building course for Beginners in 2010.  The hands-on course is designed for the absolute beginner.  It is intended to give you the basic information for you to build a wooden model ship/boat from a kit.  If you have always wanted to build a model, but thought it would be too difficult, then this course is for you.  Building a model may be easier than you think.  In this course you will be guided through each stage of construction of your own model, from the kit to display. Click here for pictures.

 The course includes:

So if you wish to take part in this interesting and challenging course, then book early as places are limited. Minimum age for the course is 16 yrs.

Course Content:

Session 1                  Introduction
                                Before you start – Tools, supplies & workspace etc.
                                What’s in the Kit?
                                Preparing the hull

Session 2                 Building the deck
                                Building the hull

Session 3                  Finishing the hull – from Stem to stern

Session 4                  On Deck – building deck fittings

Session 5                  Above Deck – Mast, booms and sails.

Session 6                  Rigging your model

Session 7                  Adding the finishing touches

Session 8                   Presenting your model              

Course Details:
Location:                    Lake Ginninderra College (Community Education Program)
Start Date:                 Thursday 11^th February 2010
Course Length:          Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9.30pm over 8 weeks.
CourseFee:               $220.00 (includes some materials as above) payable to -
                                The Canberra Model Shipwrights Society (Inc)

For more information and to arrange payment contact the course leader, Joseph Allen on Ph 0424 191 307 or via Email cpscps@optusnet.com.au