Tutorials - take a look at our top tips!

Over the next few months we will be adding great model-making tutorials for beginners and experts alike.  Don't forget to checkout the Forum to raise tutorials topics and help with the answers.

Send in your tips and tricks

Got any good tutorials of your own? Email them into us (modelspace@deagostini.co.uk). They can be text-based with or without pictures, or can even be on video, and we will post them up in this section!

 

Knots

Knots

The most common knots used on various parts of model ships.

 

Also see tutorial entries for specific knots.

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How to tie an Anchor Knot

This knot is used in the construction of HMS victory

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Knot for Anchors

An alternative knot for tying an anchor, as detailed by Mike T in the forum:

 

Read this tutorial

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Forum

Our new forum... it's a space where you can chat, share and enjoy everything about model ships, real ships and anything you like!

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