Hold Fast Posted February 6, 2022 Share #1 Posted February 6, 2022 Hi, I happened upon this treasure and was hoping to get some info on her. Keith Black 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted February 6, 2022 Share #2 Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) It's a decorative 'Spanish' model, probably from the 1920's or '30's. These were very popular back then. We are asked about models like this frequently here. They are fun, but of little value, I'm afraid. Edited February 6, 2022 by druxey Keith Black, Hold Fast and mtaylor 3 Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted February 6, 2022 Share #3 Posted February 6, 2022 Hold Fast, welcome to MSW. it was probably made in Germany in the 30's. Look for a tag on the port side attached to the keel near the rudder marked 'Germany' They're fun models as they are windows in history but as David said, it's a decorative model with little value. mtaylor, Hold Fast and druxey 3 Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted February 6, 2022 Share #4 Posted February 6, 2022 Confirming the posts from Druxey and Keith, unfortunately the artisans that built these were probably not seamen nor students of maritime history so had little, if any, idea as to what a ship looked like or how it was constructed, thus the extremely poor representation in these models, including yours. BUT, while it is worthless monetarily to any serious collector it has untold worth if you like it. Allan Hold Fast, druxey, Keith Black and 1 other 4 PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted February 6, 2022 Share #5 Posted February 6, 2022 I suggest reading this link, posted at the top of this section: Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted February 8, 2022 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2022 Not an introduction. Locked. Baker, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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