What can you do to keep your child busy? One of the best options is to offer him to assemble the boat with his own hands. This is a very exciting activity that will be interesting not only for the child, but also for you.
It is necessary
- The material from which the boat will be made; tools for working with the material from which the boat will be made;
- plasticine;
- drawing accessories;
- paint;
- brushes;
- glue.
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to decide what kind of boat you will make and from what material. The easiest option is to assemble a boat from a single sheet of paper. Shapes assembled from a single sheet of paper without the aid of glue are called origami shapes. This is a whole art. These boats are made very easily and quickly. But they are only suitable for pampering for five minutes and throwing them away, as they are very short-lived. But if you assemble a model of a boat that looks like a real prototype, and even one that will float on the water, then your child will simply be in seventh heaven. You need to decide on the material from which the boat will be made. Wood is best suited as it is easy to process and floats well. You can also use plastic or foam.
Step 2
Now you need to understand what kind of boat you want to make. It can be a steamer or a simple boat, a chic sailboat or an old yacht. Here you should rely on your own imagination. Think about how big your boat will be. The amount of material required depends on this.
Step 3
Having understood what you want to do in the end, you need to make a drawing of your ship. This step is optional, but it is the drawing that will help you avoid mistakes. In addition, if this is your first time making a boat, then you need to calculate all the dimensions so that it is beautiful and symmetrical and keeps well on the water.
Step 4
Now that the drawing of your future ship is ready, you can start preliminary marking out the source material. If you are making a boat from a single piece of wood, then you need to outline all the parts that will be sawed off. It is best to mark with a simple pencil. In the process, you can make a lot of mistakes, so the final contours should be applied with a red pencil or felt-tip pen, having previously checked the correctness of the markings several times. After that, all unnecessary parts must be separated from the initial blank in order to get the boat itself. If necessary, machine the workpiece to a smooth surface.
Step 5
Make those parts of the boat that will be attached to the main blank. These can be masts, sails, various structures on the deck. Carefully connect all parts to the main workpiece. Use the glue very carefully so as not to spoil the look with smudges. After the boat is completely assembled, let it dry thoroughly. To do this, place it in a dry place.
Step 6
Now let your imagination run wild and decorate the item. To do this, you can use absolutely any materials that are at hand. Remember, it is best to use waterproof paints. Give your ship a beautiful and unique look. You can also add plasticine men to make the boat look realistic. It remains only to try out the expanses of water.
