Lines, Lofting and Half Block Models: Half Hull Model Course Price

Half Hull Model Course

At the Sherbrooke Shipbuilding Shop,

The Historical Sherbrooke Village, Nova Scotia

Each attendee will receive there own half hull that has been worked whether complete or not you will take away your own model.

You will have the choice of any one from two different models to make.

The Half Hull Modeling Course will cover the following:-

Day one

An introduction to lines, lofting and Half Block Models

An introduction to the Sherbrooke Shipbuilding Shop, and a general get together and registration.
An introduction to the world of ships/boat lines and lofting along with , and some history on the ships that were built at Sherbrooke in the late 18^th century and early 19^th century
Some history on Half Hull Models and there use along with your choice of which model to build
Initial layout of the lines of your model

Day two to Day five

The actual design, Lofting and build process of your Half Hull Model

You will layout and complete the templates required to start the build of your model
You will complete each waterline section of the model
Then join the “Lifts” to form the rough outline of your model
You will then complete the shaping and carving of your own model
You will then prepare your model for its desired finish, and then paint or varnish your model
Then you will mount the model on its back board and complete the brass name plate
- Congratulations your model is ready to go with you to hang in a pride of place suitable to show off your efforts
Finish with a quick questions and answers session

Cost for this fantastic course is only $450.00 per person plus $50.00 for materials (does not include accommodation)

Accommodation can be supplied at generous rates supplied by

The Sherbrooke Village Inn Motel – Call or email for accommodation prices

All prices are in Canadian Dollars

Lines, Lofting and Half Block Models