"In the construction of the model, I used the Academy model (Then Entex) photos, artwork and deck plans to scale up the hull to 1:140. I built the hull starting with the keel and built the frame similar to the plank-on frame method using card stock, balsa and other wood. Screws were molded from plastic. The superstructure was mostly card stock or artboard. Windows, portholes and openings were cut out or punched individually, (A long process) and I used clear plastic for windows. I had to make a punch for the portholes. Ventilators and winches were built up from wood and plastic then enameled. Bollards, and capstains carved or turned on a mini-lathe. For the lifeboats, I plan to buy a 1:144 scale set which come very close to the actual boats with a little modification, saves me from carving out 20! Fibreglas fishing rods cut to proper size and painted will be used for the masts because the taper is perfect. Eventually the model will be placed in a glass case."