Moab Posted March 30, 2021 Share #1 Posted March 30, 2021 Wasn't sure where to post this. My father was in the scrap "paper and cloth" business just after WW2. Around 1947 he built the ship below. Although he was a gifted wood carver to my knowledge this was the only ship he ever built. The model measures about 4" in length. Since I was about four years old at the time I don't remember anything about the build although I do remember we lived in a very small apartment on Chicago's west side. I'm fairly confident (whatever that means) that he built the model for a magazine print advertisement. I know that because I did see proofs of the ad and have searched far and wide for a copy with no luck. It's amazing the older I get how precious having one of my dad's models has become...Moab Gregory, Ashwini, bruce d and 8 others 11 Quote Completed Builds: Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways Ranger...Corel Louise Steam Launch...Constructo Hansa Kogge...Dusek Yankee Hero...BlueJacket Spray...BlueJacket 26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways Under Construction: Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithbrad80 Posted March 30, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 30, 2021 That’s some pretty fine detail for such a small model. It’s a very cool family heirloom that I’m sure you will pass on to your kids. Thanks for sharing! Bradley mtaylor, Keith Black, Ashwini and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted March 31, 2021 Share #3 Posted March 31, 2021 How wonderful to have such a beautiful hand down. And knowing the history makes it even more precious. A family heirloom for sure! Thanks for sharing. Keith Black, mtaylor, Moab and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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