Derek Spain Posted June 19 #1 Posted June 19 My father was gifted a model ship sometime in the early 70's by my uncle who was serving in Germany. I am unable to ask either of them about the ship. I was wondering if anyone here might be able to help. Once I know where to to post the information, I have taken several pictures. Thanks GrandpaPhil and Keith Black 2
ccoyle Posted June 19 #2 Posted June 19 5 hours ago, Derek Spain said: My father was gifted a model ship sometime in the early 70's by my uncle who was serving in Germany. Hi, Derek. That sort of introduction strongly suggests that your model is an example of a mass-produced decor model. For more information, click here. Cheers! Keith Black 1 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Mitsubishi A6M5a,
Keith Black Posted June 19 #3 Posted June 19 Derek, welcome to MSW. Current Builds: Sternwheeler from the Susquehanna River's Hard Coal Navy Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
GrandpaPhil Posted June 19 #4 Posted June 19 Welcome! Keith Black 1 Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Derek Spain Posted Saturday at 07:35 AM Author #5 Posted Saturday at 07:35 AM Thank you all for your responses. The one I have looks almost identical to the top picture ccoyle has in his explanation, except mine has four masts. I figured it was a mass produced one, just wanted more info to make a decision on its future. Do any of you know of a school, or class that could use a fairly damaged ship to practice/learn restoring it. I would be happy to donate it rather than just get rid of it. I live in Indiana, so the closer the better, but would be willing to help with some shipping costs if too far to deliver. Thank you again for your responses. Keith Black 1
Keith Black Posted Saturday at 11:36 AM #6 Posted Saturday at 11:36 AM Derek, it might be easier giving it to some youngster in your neighborhood/area who has a interest in modeling. You could contact middle schools and see if they know a young boy or girl with interest in ship modeling. Just a thought. Knocklouder 1 Current Builds: Sternwheeler from the Susquehanna River's Hard Coal Navy Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
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