Shipbucket

Hi all -

We are in the process of rewriting the "FAQ" page for the new site project. The existing FAQ is very old, and needs to be updated.

I'd like to get the community's perspective on the "most frequently asked questions" that we commonly encounter on the board. I have a few in mind already. Please post anything in this thread - all ideas are welcome. Also, don't feel like you need to provide an answer with each question: providing the answer is up to us.

Example questions:

1. What is Shipbucket scale?

2. What is FD scale?

3. How do I draw a ship?

4. How do I properly credit a drawing?

5. What is the best software to draw a ship on XYZ operating system?

6. What is the template?

7. Can I use the drawings for commercial purposes?

... and so on. Any/all suggestions are welcome!

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USN components, camouflage colors, & reference links (World War II only)

"What is the ideal first ship?"
"What are some good resources or sites for finding plans and/or history about ships?"
"Can I make money from shipbucket?"
"Do shipbucket credit rules apply when using shipbucket drawings on websites like Nationstates?"

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Best regards,

RegiaMarina1939

"Can I use other people's creations on my own drawings?"

"Why do I have to credit if I use someone else's hull but not if I use someone else's turrets/directors/boats?"

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w o r k l i s t :
Hatsuyuki-class Escort Ships . . . <3

What are parts and what does require crediting?
Where can I find part sheets?
Are the parts mandatory to use?
What kind of ship is easiest to start drawing with?
Can I make use of someone elses drawing as a base for mine?
can I make use of parts of somebody elses drawing to create my ships?
Is it allowed to post shipbucket drawings on .....? (external websites, other forums, nationstates, etc)
What is represented by the member groups on the forum?
What do I do when I want to use a part, but I think it is inaccurate?
What do I do when I find out that an shipbucket drawing is inaccurate?

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Drawings are credited with J.Scholtens
I ask of you to prove me wrong. Not say I am wrong, but prove it, because then I will have learned something new.
Shipbucket Wiki admin

"How difficult is Drawn a Design from scratch?"

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Worklist
- Brazilian Paraguayan/Triple Alliance War Ironclads
- Jasmine Kingdom
- Rework my First Design
- Await the Winged Hussars Arrive

My thoughts:
"How to upload a drawing to the Forum?"
"How to upload a drawing to the new site?"
"Where to start posting drawings?"

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Thank you Kim for the crest

"Never fear to try on something new. Remember that the Titanic was built by professionals, and the Ark by an amateur"

How/Where do I find out about ship Badges?
What ships have Badges, and which ships don't?
How do I find out if a Ships Badge has been drawn already?
Are ships badges subject to copywrite and is shipbucket the copywrite holder?

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https://discord.gg/5PHq8Dk
My artwork is posted here: https://www.deviantart.com/adenandy/gallery/all

If a ship/aircraft,tank, etc. has already been drawn, can I do one?
How do I draw sails?
People here pick on my drawings, how do I grow a thick hide?
Some of the drawings have more elaborite shading than others. What gives?

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In active progress
More Ships with Sails
Early Torpedo Boats in SB and FD Scales
Some railroad stuff
More random stuff that strikes me!

I wish that was on the FAQ when I started.
I haven't had anybody pick on my drawing everybody here seems nice [spoiler]SO FAR[/spoiler]

as for a question for the FAQ the only thing I can come up with that hasn't been posted yet
"what ships still need drawings?"

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What I like to work on/plan to work on:
US ship Proposals and prototypes
Other ships that haven't yet been put up on Ship bucket
Suggestions Welcomed

Currently working on:
Heavy Cruiser Proposal CA-B: ~80% done.
Heavy Cruiser Proposal CA-C: ~5-10% done.
Heavy/Large Cruiser Proposal CA2-D: ~35% done.
FD Scale P-51A Dazzle Camo Livery: ~5-10% done.
Getting better: Always being worked on.

Finished:
FD Scale P-51D's Dazzle Camo Livery (might be redone)
FD Scale P-51D's German Captured Livery

Well, I know the answer for this question: "what ships still need drawings?"
A: All that haven't been drawn yet You can choose, since there are a lot of them...