This post is in answer to a request for photos of some of the models I have up for sale. They are almost all painted by me and identification lettering was done by hand. I have had some of them for many years. This is especially true of the ones made of wood. When I … More Pictures of Some of My Models
Here are a few of the newest models in my collection of WWI camouflaged ships. It includes a pattern prepared for USS Tacoma, but which may never have been used. There are also examples of large transports ST Louis and ST Paul that served as auxiliary cruisers in the Spanish-American War and were requisitioned again … More New Additions to My Collection
I am clearing out my extra model shelves. This offer is for my remaining German WWI models. Many are items that are out of production and hard to find. Prices are in US dollars. The entire lot, including postage, for $315, payable via Paypal. For selected separate items there is an additional postage and packing … More Special Offer – German WWI 1250 Models.
Here are some examples of US patterns actually used in WWI. The real patterns are not identical on both sides. The pictures are from models in my collection.
A recent e-mail prompted me to put up these pictures. I’ve mentioned in earlier posts that when I could not find an available commercial model I made my own out of wood, pins, etc. These are pictures of models I made about 30 years ago. First, there are 4 small coastal tankers that were acquired … More Some Scratch Built Support Ships From My Collection
These are 3D printed EFC type 1001 small cargo ships made by Decapod I painted them in their WWI camouflage.
This is HMS Ramillies in an experimental WWI camouflage pattern. I found the pattern recently on-line at the Imperial War Museum site. But the model was painted from a copy of that pattern that went on a tour to Canada and other places. It has a lot of subtle colors and a fairly complicated pattern. … More A Model of a British First World War Battleship in Camouflage
This past month I added 4 models to my collection. All of them are painted in their First World War dazzle camouflage patterns. Two of them I purchased, and 2 others I built because no commercial model maker currently offers them. The difference in quality is obvious, but there were no alternatives. The Nereus is … More Some New Additions to My Model Collection
I found that architecture students use a thick cardboard for making models of the buildings they design. The thickness is just about right for a structure one deck high. I take a sheet of that material and cut out parts for each upper deck level that needs to be added. I have also used small … More Building a Model from Scratch – part 2
I have often built my own models when there was no commercial version available. The research phase, gathering data and deciding what to build, is often the longest. But once I have plans for the ship in question the process speeds up. First I make the basic hull. I prefer scrap hardwood for that, but … More Building a model from scratch – part 1
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