DIY Cardboard Pirate Ship: Hi, in this instructable I show you how I made a pirate ship. For this project I used cardboard from pizza boxes, egg cartons, hot glue, thread, super glue and paint. It took me about 5 days to finish, working a couple of hours daily.
Jason Stieva spent over 14 months creating the Leviathan - Ark of Apocalypse, an awe-inspiring ghost ship populated with the strangest of creatures.
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The San Felipe was one of the most beautiful Spanish ships in the 1600s. Launched in 1690, it had 96 cannons and was the lead ship of the feared Spanish Armada. It was powerful enough to go up against the most formidable ships in the French and British navies. In 1705, the San Felipe and 11 other Spanish ships waged a furious and heroic battle against 35 British ships. After 24 hours of fighting, the San Felipe was captured but was so badly damaged that it could not be salvaged as a prize. It sank with several tons of gold. Features Material: Rosewood, ebony, and mahogany 100% assembled, ready for display Materials are transformed into art pieces by the skillful hand of the master craftsmen The smooth surface of the wood on the hull Stern is the most decorated area with hundreds of small brass ornaments, brass railing, figurines, and lanterns. All decks are done by putting together many rectangular small wooden pieces Round shape stairs connected the main deck and the forecastle deck The main deck is also equipped with a couple of life boats, which even come with their own paddles The model comes with its original flag and rests on a steady wooden base with an attached metal name plate Wood pieces of different shades and colors are carefully selected and used to create an impressive look
The May 2011 issue showcases Tim's USS Iowa. Here are a few more of his finished ships.
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This is a masterpiece of a model ship, crafted with the utmost precision and attention to detail. It is a true replica of H.M.S. Sovereign of the Seas, a renowned first-rate vessel that served in the British Royal Navy for over 50 years during the 1600s.Our team of expert artisans meticulously handcraft these stunning wood models from scratch, utilizing historical photographs, drawings, and original plans for accuracy. Each model is built to scale using only the finest materials, including western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. Employing plank-on-frame construction techniques reminiscent of actual ship-building, our models are truly one-of-a-kind masterpieces.This magnificent Sovereign of the Seas model ship features three decks and three rows of ferocious cannons on each side of the ship. A unique bowsprit design that consists of brass statues and crafted brass ornaments on the panels. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines painstakingly knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached hand-stitched rolled-up sail made of fine linen. Metal anchors and a wooden rudder are visible on the front and rear of the ship. On the deck, there are metal stationed cannons, authentic hand-built lifeboats with ribs and planks, wooden cabin, and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also an exquisite detailed admiral’s quarter on the stern with a beautiful handcrafted metal lantern, amazing metal crafted statues, and many other spectacular brass ornaments. This model ship comes with a solid wooden base and brass nameplate, ready to display proudly in your home. Dimensions: 29" length x 9" wide x 27" tall A little history: H.M.S. Sovereign of the Seas, launched in 1637, was the most powerfully armed ship in the world in its day. It was originally going to have 90 guns, but King Charles I personally insisted that a "great ship" be built for the English Royal Navy, so it went to sea with 102 bronze guns. The vessel was the most extravagantly decorated warship in the Royal Navy, completely adorned from stern to bow with gilded carvings. The ship was later renamed Sovereign and then Royal Sovereign. It was destroyed by fire in 1697 in Chatham.
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This is a beautiful cross section of the famous USS Constitution. This will show you how the decks are divided as well as the ship interior. Model is handcrafted with the highest quality woods from scratch by master artisans using "plank on frame" construction, just like real boats. Each model takes more than 50 hours to construct and undergoes a demanding quality-control process. Among the details of this boat model: metal cannons, authentic crows nest, advanced intricate rigging, painted hull, inlay deck, water drums, metal ladder, metal skylight and many more. No plastic parts! The model rests on a solid wood base with a metal nameplate. The U.S.S. Constitution, a three-mast frigate, is the world's oldest commissioned warship. Built primarily with dense southern live oak, its hull was 21 inches thick in an era when 18 inches was common. Paul Revere forged the copper spikes and bolts that held the planks in place. The 204-foot-long ship was first put to sea in 1798 and its most famous era of naval warfare was the War of 1812 against Britain, when it captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five warships, including the H.M.S. Guerriere. It was during the ferocious battle with the Guerriere that British seamen, astonished at how their cannonballs were bouncing off the Constitution's hull, cried out, "Sir, her sides are made from Iron!" Hence, the nickname, "Old Ironsides". The Constitution today is a national landmark and is currently docked in Boston. Features Hand-crafted from wood Brown finish Traditional style
