Nautical and Maritime Paintings and works of art

Nautical and Maritime Photography and Graphic Arts.

Nautical and Maritime related collectibles, replicas and decor items.

The term sailboat has a broad meaning generally including yachts, (large sailboats) and smaller vessels of many configurations, Sloop, Cutters, Catboats, Ketch, Yawl, which use wind as the primary means of propulsion. Some of the variations other than size are: hull configuration (monohull, catamaran, trimaran), keel type (full, fin, wing, centerboard etc.), purpose (sport, racing, cruising), number and configuration of masts, and the sail plan. Some of the terms have had various meanings through history, but now have a specific meaning in the parlance of modern yachting. Sailing ships and yachts; each of these terms generally describes a larger vessel than a sailboat; however, the distinctions are blurred and the definitions vary by region and culture. At the smaller end, the distinction among sailboards, windsurfing, and dinghies can be vague.

Any vessel equipped with some type of power generated mechanical propulsion. Steam and internal combustion are major types.

General discussions of Ship Models, HalfHulls, and their use in fabricating boats and ships. Topics include the rich history of the model makers contribution to the ship building industry.

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Researching details and preplanning. Questions and helpful information in researching details for a project you are planning or are working on.
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Building Ship Models and HalfHulls How do I... Where to find materials... Shaping, surfacing, and finishing details.
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Anyone building a Half Hull, Ship Model, or a Diorama, whether it be a full scale replica or any scale thereof or no scale at all(an eyeballer.) Kit bashers and builders welcome too. Talk about it here and post your photographs and update your progress as often as you like..