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  1. debnal
    Are there any references to show that the Lafayette was a precursor to the Pennsylvania? Al
  2. debnal
    I saw a reference to the Maryland Silversmith Co. and their plans. They have a set of plans for a ship of the line, not unlike Pennsylvania, with four gun decks. It is named "Lafayette" on the plans. Does anyone have an idea what that ship represents? I have good reason to believe it might be the Behemoth that was being built at Sackets Harbor in 1814/5. There was giant ship to be built after the New Orleans and Chippewa. The Brits had the Canada almost ready for action and the Americans needed to counter it. Al
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    I read the article as defining museum quality by Mr Wegner. Seems we are being a bit picky. If you read his publication, "Fouled Anchors", available online, you can get a sense of his expertise. He, almost single handidly, took on the Government, the Navy and the City of Baltimore, and proved that the Constellation in Baltimore harbor was not the 1797 frigate but rather, a sloop of war built during the Civil war era.
  4. debnal
    If there is anyone who can define "Museum Quality" it is Mr Wegner. He curates, possibly, the largest ship model collection in the world. That includes the Rogers Collection, ship models in the White House, Congressional offices, Naval offices and all other ship models owned in the US Navy. His definition is for the Navy and Smithsonian. Obviously, they have the highest standards. So, in his area of responsibility, he gets to define the rules. I have interacted with Mr. Wegner on many occasions, and I can assure you that he is as informed, as anyone in the world, of ship model concepts.
  5. debnal
    Thank you very much. Al
  6. debnal
    This appears to be a depiction of an American ship of the line. Can anyone offer an identification based on the lithograph? Al
  7. debnal
    The "fact" that should tip off everyone is that she defeated five British men of war in Nov 1798. Not too close to actual history! Al
  8. debnal
    I posted many pictures of this model in the General Discussion forum. I am actively trying to find out the builder's name. So far, I have not been able to. I bought it recently at auction in Dallas. I had hoped that someone would recognize it. It is in 1:48 scale so it is huge. Al
  9. debnal
    I don't know what was done to the the original is but there is one version in my living room. Al
  10. debnal
    Looks like Bluejacket Shipcrafters have what I may need. Thanks to all for the advice. Regards, Al
  11. debnal
    Thanks guys. Actually it's for an American ship of the line ca 1815. Regards, Al
  12. debnal
    Can someone please tell me where to buy these for a model? Can't seem to find any. Regards, Al

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