1/12 Scale Twin B Fishing Boat
Craftsman: Ellsworth Orr
Catalog #: 2022.5.1
Donor: Ellsworth Orr
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
Craftsman: Francis J. Tepedino
Catalog #: 2014.20.1
Donor: Francis J. Tepedino
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
Craftsman: Norman Wuyjens
Catalog #: 2017.3.1
Donor: Norman Wuyjens
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
Craftsman: Ellsworth Orr
Catalog #: 2019.31.1
Donor: Ellsworth Orr
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)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.16
Contributor: William Tompkins
This model ship was designed by Bill Tompkins in 1939, but never actually built at full size. He named it, “1960 Cruiser.”
American Scout Cargo Ship Model
Craftsman: Unknown
Catalog #: 2013.11.1
Donor: Joe Martin
The American Scout is a C2 type cargo ship that was built from a 1950s Sterling Models kit by an unknown builder.
Boat in a Bulb
Craftsman: Howard Griffus
Catalog #: 2017.29.1
Donor: Howard Griffus
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)
Craftsman: Bob Learman
Catalog #: 2019.29.1
Donor: Kim Learman
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)
Craftsman: Bob Learman
Catalog #: 2019.30.1
Donor: Deborah Pinkerton
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
Craftsman: Gordon Wiles
Catalog #: 2016.45.1
Donor: Gordon Wiles
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
Craftsman: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
Catalog #: 2013.48.8
Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
This is an extremely well-built model of the unusual Chris-Craft Cobra speedboat built in the 1950s.
Fire Bomb Radio-Controlled Hydroplane
Craftsman: John Storoz
Knapp Collection #: 489
Catalog #: 2016.44.4
Contributor: Paul Knapp
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
Craftsman: Luke Boulware
Catalog #: 2022.2.1
Donor: Brian Burcombe
This Providence River Workboat was actually built as a half model mounted to a piece of polished aluminum.
HMS Granado
Craftsman: Michael Titone
Catalog #: 2011.34.3
Contributor: Michael Titone
This 1/84 scale plank-on-frame model of the HMS Granado was built by Michael Titone. Rigging is all functional.
HMS Supply
Craftsman: Michael Titone
Catalog #: 2011.34.2
Contributor: Michael Titone
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
Craftsman: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
Catalog #: 2013.41.1
Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
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
Craftsman: Victor Crosby
Catalog #: 2016.32.1
Donor: The USS Midway Museum
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
Craftsman: Unknown
Catalog #: 2011.36.1
Donor: Joe Martin
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
Craftsman: Theodore Snoddy
Catalog #: 2015.27.1
Donor: Naomi Broadbent
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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