1/12 Scale Twin B Fishing Boat

1/12 Scale Twin B Fishing Boat

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Ellsworth Orr built this 1/12 scale model of the Twin B fishing boat in honor of the vessel’s original owners, Wallace “Bud” Brown and Wilson “Bogie” Bogan.

1/96 Scale USS United States Man-o-War

1/96 Scale USS United States Man-o-War

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This fully rigged 1/96 scale model of the USS United States Man-o-War includes deck and rigging figures.

1799 American Frigate USS Essex

1799 American Frigate USS Essex

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This scale model of the 1799 American Frigate, USS Essex was built by Norman Wuytens. The solid wood hull model was built from a Midwest Models kit.

1958 Miss Bardahl Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Boat

1958 Miss Bardahl Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Boat

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A scratch-built model of the 1958 Miss Bardahl U-40 hydroplane racing boat. The Miss Bardahl U-40 raced for two seasons, 1958 & 1959.

1960 Cruiser (Designed 1939)

1960 Cruiser (Designed 1939)

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This model ship was designed by Bill Tompkins in 1939, but never actually built at full size. He named it, “1960 Cruiser.”

Boat in a Bulb 

Boat in a Bulb 

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Howard Griffus, a retired shipwright from San Diego, wanted to see if he could put a tiny boat in an old automotive lightbulb.

Charles W. Morgan (27-Inch) 

Charles W. Morgan (27-Inch) 

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Bob Learman built a 27-inch kit model of the Charles W. Morgan and then doubled the size of the plans for a larger 51-inch scratch-built model.

Charles W. Morgan (51-Inch) 

Charles W. Morgan (51-Inch) 

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Bob Learman built a 27-inch kit model of the Charles W. Morgan and then doubled the size of the plans for a large 51-inch scratch-built model.

Chippewa Model Steam Launch

Chippewa Model Steam Launch

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This Chippewa model steam launch is powered by a Stuart 10V 2-cylinder steam engine fed with steam from its own boiler.

Chris-Craft Cobra R/C Model Boat

Chris-Craft Cobra R/C Model Boat

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This is an extremely well-built model of the unusual Chris-Craft Cobra speedboat built in the 1950s.

Fire Bomb Radio-Controlled Hydroplane

Fire Bomb Radio-Controlled Hydroplane

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This hydroplane was modeled after the 1950s style Gold Cup speed boats, and was completely hand crafted by Mr. Storoz.

Half Model Providence River Workboat

Half Model Providence River Workboat

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This Providence River Workboat was actually built as a half model mounted to a piece of polished aluminum.

HMS Granado 

HMS Granado 

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This 1/84 scale plank-on-frame model of the HMS Granado was built by Michael Titone. Rigging is all functional. 

HMS Supply 

HMS Supply 

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This 1/56 scale plank-on-frame model of the HMS Supply was built by Michael Titone. Rigging is all functional.

Miniature Model Ski Boat With Outboard Engine

Miniature Model Ski Boat With Outboard Engine

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Daniel Brunkow built this miniature wooden model flatbottom ski boat with a tiny outboard engine attached. The mahogany boat is only about 6″ long.

Model Commercial Ship in a Bottle

Model Commercial Ship in a Bottle

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A model commercial ship with seven holds was built inside a small liquor bottle. The tiny ship has two sets of masts for each hold.

Model Sailing Ship in a Bottle 

Model Sailing Ship in a Bottle 

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The bottle stands about 12”-tall and the ship is about 5”-long. A US quarter in the photos provides scale reference.

Monterey Type Fishing Boat

Monterey Type Fishing Boat

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This fishing boat is typical of the type used along the California coast from Monterey to San Francisco. The hull was individually planked.

Monterey Type Fishing Boat “Off Road-Cape Able”

Monterey Type Fishing Boat “Off Road-Cape Able”

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This fishing boat is typical of the type used along the California coast from Monterey to San Francisco. The hull was individually planked.

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