Miniature Merchant Ships

Friday, March 03, 2023

Friday, 3rd March, 2023

MERCHANT SHIP PLAN DOWNLOADS

The plans below are listed in order of their popularity, the most popular, the tramp steamer Baron Vernon is at the top, and the least popular, the steam clipper Hibernian, is a the bottom. There are no constructional details in these plan downloads, but constructional articles have been produced separately on other downloads - See links at the bottom of this post for comprehensive instructions on the building of the steam coaster Gorsefield, and the steel sailing barque Gulf Stream.

Click the links to read the synopsis of each download. Then, if you wish to purchase a download, a button is provided for Paypal or cards.

By purchasing any of these downloads, you are NOT opening the doors to a continuous stream of SPAM, or requests for feedback. I do not chase people up to purchase more, or leave feedback.

The plans were all drawn by myself!

Baron Vernon -- Tramp steamer - (1929) £2.00 https://payhip.com/b/HOuxG

Gorsefield - Steam collier - (1922) £1.99 https://payhip.com/b/hzus

Jolly Christine - Steam collier - (1918) £1.99 https://payhip.com/b/j0F3

Wandsworth - Flatiron collier - (1950) £1.99 https://payhip.com/b/QZBYy

Pass of Balmaha (Seadler) full-rigged (1888) - £200 . https://payhip.com/b/TOtks

Kyle of Lochalsh & Tug Plumgarth - (1952 & 1960) £1.99 https://payhip.com/b/bRzL3

Bannprince - British coaster - (1933) - £1.99 https://payhip.com/b/qbQNu

Norman Court - British tea clipper (1869) - £1.49 https://payhip.com/b/JArFZ

Pembroke Coast - British Coaster (1936 ) - £2.00 https://payhip.com/b/UtRXz

Steam Clipper Hibernian (1860) £2.00 https://payhip.com/b/YQmIk

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Gorsefield: Steam coaster

Fully comprehensive building instructions, including plans:

https://payhip.com/b/znDfY £3.99

Gulf Stream: Steel barque (Three masts)

Fully comprehensive building instructions, including plans:

https://payhip.com/b/uOCs £4.99

The remainder of my downloads, many of which contain model shipbuilding constructional information for all levels, from beginner to fully experienced, may be viewed via this link:

For my entire download catalogue, please click this link:

https://payhip.com/Shipbuilder/collection/miniature-merchant-ship-construction-history

Gulf Stream

Gorsefield

Sunday, April 03, 2022

Baron Vernon

Baron Vernon - Complete

Baron Vernon - Complete

{Baron Vernon Plans link}

Click on the images below to enlarge them.

Click the link above in brackets { } to view the synopsis. Then, if you wish to purchase a download, a button for Paypal, debit or credit cards for £2 is included in the synopsis. By purchasing a download, you will not be subjected to an endless stream of SPAM, as I never chase anyone up to purchase the downloads!

The plans are at 25 feet to 1 inch, that will produce a model with a hull length of 14.5 inches.

Baron Vernon

Wednesday, October 06, 2021

Practicum on how to build the schooner Julia

Learn how to make a small model of the topsail schooner Julia with the £1.99, 44-page download - plans included

{Link to Download Synopsis}

Julia

Monday, October 04, 2021

Steam Collier Gorsefield - 1922 - 1958

Gorsefield profile plan

Monday, 4th October, 2021

My latest completion, the British steam collier Gorsefield - The light was going as I completed it late this afternoon, but I hope to obtain better ones tomorrow. Click the images to enlarge -

Gorsefield

Monday, June 28, 2021

The complete download catalogue my be viewed via this link:

{Miniature Shipbuilding Manuscripts}

Click on any front page, and scroll down a bit after it opens to read the synopsis. The, if you wish to purchase a copy, a price is displayed, and a button provided for Paypal or cards. If printed out, these downloads will make an A4-size document. Some of these downloads are free of charge.

Many of these downloads contain detailed descriptions of miniature shipbuilding techniques for both sailing ships, or steamships. They are confined to Merchant Navy vessels. There are NO warships, although the techniques could no doubt be adapted.

Model shipbuilding plans drawn by myself are listed below in this blog. They are a standard price of £1.99 each, about the price of a cup of coffee.

By purchasing a download, you will not be opening the door to an endless stream of advertising SPAM, as I do not chase people up to purchase more.

My last printed publication, cancerning my final years at sea, 1977 - 1992, as a merchant navy radio officer. Now sold out, but still available as a download via this link: Scroll down a bit after it opens to read the synopsis. Then, if you wish to purchase a download, a button is provided for £4.99

From Good Hope to St Helena