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How to build a hull in model shipbuilding: techniques and tips
How to build a hull in model shipbuilding: techniques and tips
Posted in: Tutorial
08/05/2025
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Discover all the secrets to building and finishing the hull of a wooden model ship using precise techniques, selected...

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Essential nautical knots for ship modeling
Essential nautical knots for ship modeling
Posted in: Focus On
07/22/2025
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Every high-quality model ship stands out for the meticulous care taken in the creation of knots and lashings. This...

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Static and dynamic model making: which to choose?
Static and dynamic model making: which to choose?
Posted in: Focus On
07/01/2025
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Are you considering building a static model ship for display or a motorized model? In this article, you will discover...

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Model Ship Building: A Beginner’s Guide to Get Started the Right Way
Model Ship Building: A Beginner’s Guide to Get Started the Right Way
Posted in: Focus On
06/12/2025
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A comprehensive guide to start building model ships: from types of model building to essential tools, and choosing...

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Wood for modeling: complete guide
Wood for modeling: complete guide
Posted in: Focus On
05/27/2025
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A comprehensive guide to choosing the right wood for static ship modeling: materials, techniques, and tools for...

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Amati Viking ship Drakkar Full Progressive Build – Log 1 - 8

1036 Views Posted on: 11/03/2023
 

T.K’s Models on YouTube did a wonderful full progressive build of our Viking ship, that will be a truly valuable help for any modeler building this kit.

In this first log we see the box and the first part of the build.

LOG 1

LOG 2

This video features a recap of the things the Author did and filmed but lost the footage of. And goes a bit more in depth in to the process of making the rudder.

LOG 3

Continue watching the Viking ship come to life: in this video we will look at oars, knots, and how to properly sand the hull

LOG 4

This time we dye the sail and add all the support ribbons to it.

LOG 5

If painting is one of the steps that you like in our hobby, for sure you will enjoy to paint all the many shields that are completing this model.

LOG 6

With the rigging completed, the models starts truly to stand out!

LOG 7

With this last episode the build of our Viking ship is complete… we hope you enjoyed the great job of T.K’s Models with this kit.

LOG 8

 
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