This 55 minute DVD demonstrates a technique to complete the first and second layer of hull planking for a wooden model of a bluff bowed vessel such as the Endeavour, Bounty or Victory.

Narration & demonstration is by Leon Griffiths, Master Period Ship Modeller.

Planking the hull of a bluff bowed vessel can present a particular challenge to the modeller. Through this DVD Leon Griffiths shares his tips and techniques to assist and guide the modeller to make the hull planking of a bluff bowed model as straight forward as possible.

The techniques are demonstrated while Leon builds a model of the colonial sloop Norfolk. This model is available in kit form.

This 45 minute DVD demonstrates a technique to complete the first and second layer of planking for a wooden model of a sharp bowed vessel such as the Flying Fish, Albatros, Lady Nelson, Shenandoah or Mermaid.

Narration & demonstration is by Leon Griffiths Master Period Ship Modeller.

Planking the hull of a model can present a particular challenge to the modeller. Through this DVD Leon Griffiths shares many of his tips and techniques to assist and guide the modeller to make the hull planking as straight forward as possible.

The techniques are demonstrated while Leon builds the HM Cutter Mermaid. This model is available in kit form from Modellers Shipyard.

This 2 DVD Set incorporates our popular Hull Planking 1 and Hull Planking 2.

The Complete Guide on How to Copper Plate
The Complete Guide on Masting & Rigging
Hull Planking Techniques 1 & 2

In this DVD there is over 1 hour of narration and demonstration of a technique to complete the Copper Plating of a period model ship.

The technique is demonstrated while Leon Griffiths, Master Period Ship Builder installs copper plates on a model of the HMS Sirius Flag Ship of the First Fleet which arrived in Port Jackson in January 1788.

In this two DVD set there are 4hrs of comprehensive narration and demonstration by Leon Griffiths as he builds the Port Jackson Schooner. Leon takes the viewer through assemblying and planking the hull, building the deck furniture and completing the standing and running rigging. Leon presents each step of its construction demonstrating his many model ship building tips and techniques.

In this two DVD set there are 4hrs of comprehensive narration and demonstration by Leon Griffiths as he builds the Mermaid. Leon takes the viewer through assemblying and planking the hull and deck, building the deck furniture and completing the standing and running rigging. Leon presents each step of the Mermaid's construction demonstrating his many model ship building tips and techniques. This is a very comprehensive instructional DVD.

In this two DVD set there are 3hrs 30mins of comprehensive narration and demonstration by Leon Griffiths as he builds the Amati model of the Lady Nelson. Leon takes the viewer through assembling and planking the hull and deck, building the deck furniture and completing the standing and running rigging. Leon presents each step of the Lady Nelson's construction demonstrating his many model ship building tips and techniques. This is a very comprehensive instructional DVD.

This DVD provides the viewer with comprehensive narration and demonstration by Leon Griffiths as he builds the Sloop Norfolk. Leon takes the viewer through assemblying and planking the hull, building the deck furniture and completing the standing and running rigging. Leon presents each step of its construction demonstrating his many model ship building tips and techniques.

In this DVD there is 1 hour 25 minutes of visual demonstration to design the sails for a period model ship. Extensive detail is presented on how to create a realistic and authentic look for the sails.

Lastly, demonstration is presented on a unique technique to install flags to give the effect of flutter in the wind.

The techniques are demonstrated as Leon Griffiths, Master Period Model Ship Builder builds a model of the colonial river and coastal ketch Mary Byrne 1826.

A model kit of the Mary Byrne is available from Modellers Shipyard

In this three DVD set there are 4hrs 35 minutes of comprehensive narration and demonstration by Leon Griffiths, Master Period Ship Builder as he builds the Perseverance. Leon takes the viewer through each step of its construction - everything from opening the box to putting the finishing touches to the rigging. Leon demonstrates his many model ship building tips and techniques. This is a very comprehensive instructional DVD.

In the DVD there is close to 6 hours of detailed demonstration to make the masts, yards and spars of a three masted period model ship. Also extensive detail is shown to complete the standing and running rigging of the model along with a unique technique to install the flags to give the effect of fluttering in the wind.

The techniques are demonstrated as Leon Griffiths Master period Model Ship Builder builds a model of the HMS Sirius, Flag Ship of the First Fleet which arrived in Port Jackson in January 1788.

A model kit of the HMS Sirius is available from Modellers Shipyard.

Leon Griffiths was a shipwright by trade and a naval architect by profession. He has been building period model ships for over 35 years.

In this 2 hr 10min DVD Leon brings his considerable professional expertise to fully explain and develop an understanding of the Sheer, Waterline and Body Plans of a vessel. Leon fully explains and demonstrates how each plan relates to the other by using a sectional full scale model.

Using line plans, Leon then demonstrates the techniques to build a half model of the vessel.

Finally, Leon explains and demonstrates the technique to create Plank on Bulkhead and Plank on Frame construction. He concludes by using the line plans to demonstrate the plank on bulkhead and keel construction of the Mary Byrne an Australian colonial river and coastal vessel.

Once again Leon Griffiths demonstrates he is truly a Master Period Ship Modeller.

This 6 page handy leaflet provides helpful guidance and information on hull preparation, plank tapering, plank bending & plank fixing for period wooden model ships.

This 6 page handy leaflet provides helpful guidance and information on the fitting of standing & running rigging, fitting blocks, eye pins and cleats, deadeyes and chain strap/deadeye straps, shrouds, forestays and backstays, ratlines and rope coils for a period wooden model ship.