Later, half hull models gained a role mainly as a promotional tool for ship builders, and a source for self indulgence among yacht owners. a good example of the latter, is the hall of half models at the new york yacht club mentioned earler. to make a half hull model, i can think of at least three different approaches as outlined below.. Half-hull modeling is both a practical way to enjoy woodworking with limited time and tools, and a tangible way to grasp the intricacies of boat plans. to carve for yourself and mount a half model is to forever capture a design in three dimensions.. The plans produce a model that is 19" long. when you purchase the set of plans, you also receive instructions on building by the "lift" method, as well as a bit of historical information on the boat..
Today in building the half models we shaved them with spoke shaves, filed and sanded the boats to the correct waterline shapes.. The art of making half hulls is as old as ship building itself ! half hulls were crafted by ship builders to give three-dimensional shape to their hull designs. crafted in mahogany and tropical hard woods, the hulls are assembled one at a time, using traditional plank-on-bulkhead modelling techniques.. Half ship hull models are part of maritime history and played an important role in the design and manufacture of wooden boats and ships. traditionally they were used by maritime designers to refine the shape of a boat’s hull and by merchants who wanted to show prospective customers design details in three dimensions..
