Help!!! viking longship model?!?!?

ok so i have a huge problem!!! ok so maybe a tiny dramatisation lol but i have to make a model viking longship by wednesday! the joy of forgetful children but i have no idea how to start or anything and any POSITIVE feedback would be fabby! any suggestions would be great! i really need something i was thinking lollypop sticks? or something like that. doesnt have to float just look viking like. thanks for reading the ramble as i said anything would be great thanks :D