About Ship Model Bench
Guides to model ship plans, hull building, wooden and plastic kits, RC model boats, lifeboat models, finishing, rigging and display.
Who this site is for
For hobbyists building wooden, plastic or radio controlled model ships and boats, from a first kit to a scratch-built hull.
How the guides are written
- Answer first. Each guide leads with the direct answer, then explains the why and the how.
- Practical numbers. Concrete values you can use, with ranges rather than false precision.
- Connected, not repeated. Short, focused articles link to the in-depth guide for their topic, so you can go as deep as you need.
- Dated. Every article shows when it was published.
Please note
These guides are general information; follow the maker instructions and safety advice for tools, epoxy, resin, paints and batteries.