On Mon, Apr 3, 2006, David Rastall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:

> In reference to modeling, specifically shipmodeling:  even though  
> It's possible to build a model ship without ever actually having put  
> to sea, wouldn't some sort of sailing experience constitute part of  
> the accomplished ship modeler's stock in trade?

one would hope for that as well as many other refinements in perspective,
but in some respects seagoing experience can be a detriment.  Many of the
models built by seamen are inaccurately scaled - a man aloft sees the hull
from a distance, and often builds a model with rigging features much
larger than the hull.
-- 
Dana Emery




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