Fifth Annual SMF Ship Model Competition
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First PlaceTerry Lynock's HMS IndefatigableModel is of HMS Indefatigable as reconstructed as a 38 gun frigate in 1794. Scale is 1/72 (6 foot =1'') and model is constructed from Ebony, Piquia Amarello, English Boxwood, Maple and Black Walnut. HMS Indefatigable was sister to HMS Agamemnon and launched as a 64 gun in 1781, she went straight into storage and was later reconstructed as a heavy frigate in 1794, the model was built to original NMM plans at a scale of 1/72 giving a rigged length of 46'' without the flying jib boom. More images Bow | Midships | Stern | Quarter Deck | Starboard |
Second PlaceLaurie Hadley's BasiliskThe Basilisk ex Grassshopper, was acquired by the Royal Navy in 1776. A ship/sloop, she measured 92’6" on the lower4 deck with an extreme breadth of 26’9". The model of the Basilisk has been built to the scale of 1:40, and has been bulit from the original drafts of His Majesty’s sloop, Grasshopper. The hull and decks of the model have been constructed from cedar planks on hardwood (plywood) bulkheads, each plank being fitted to the frames with wooden nails - treenails or "trunnels". The hull has been sheathed with over 1000 individual copper plates. The model boasts a full head, and quarter galleries. All stern and quarter decorations have been hand-built, as have all other components of the model except the deadeyes on the shrouds and the ship’s bell. The ship’s mast and spars have been designed and built to conform with the Admiralty standard of the time. She was the first Royal Naval command of the first Governor of New South Wales, Arthur Phillip RN. More images Deck | Port |
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Third PlaceCharles Cozewith's Badger (1777)The brig Badger (1777) is scratch built except for the guns, blocks and other fittings. She was constructed from Howard Chapelle plans obtained from the Smithsonian, and features an unusual hogged keel. Badger was built in 1/60 scale by the plank on bulkhead method, with cherry outer planking and box elder decking. More images Deck | Port | Bow | Rigging | Focsle |
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First PlaceTom Cumming's HMS VictoryThis Victory was made from the Mantua kit #736 1:78 scale. It was extensively modified. Approx. 50% ot the wood from the kit was discarded. Sails and tackle were purchased seperately. Fittings and rigging were from the kit, although additional rigging was extensive due to sails. Approx. 24/12v lights were added. Completion time was 44 months. Progress photos are posted on the shipmodelers forum web site in "Work Shops". More images Quarter Deck | Bow | Focsle | Stern | Midships |
Second PlaceMark A. Fairchild's Royal CarolinePlanking is lemon wood and ebony. The only parts used from the kit were the bulkheads and cast decorative fittings. Blocks are from Warner Woods. Everything else including cannons are from scratch. Reference was "Royal Caroline" book. More images Bow | Port Bow | Midships | Quarter Deck |
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Third PlaceEric Phillips' USS ConstitutionThis is MS Constitution. Scale is 5/32. I used pearwood for the decking and replaced all blocks with blocks from Warner Woods. It took me about 1400 hrs to complete. More images Bow Sprit | Starboard | Bow | Stern | Waist |
Third PlaceWendy Thompson's HM Bark Endeavour1:50 scale Modified Artsania Latina Kit. This model was built as to the description in Ray Parkins Book, H.M. Bark Endeavour. As Captain Cook made his way to our land and rested his ship and crew on Magnetic Island, approximately 4 kilometers from our local beach where I live. I have included rubbing timers to the bow where the anchor is lowered, gold lettering (name of vessel) on the stern, an extra spar carried on the poop deck, two extra cannons as there were 6 in total (not four), hand made knight heads either side of the bowsprit and the lantern. More images Deck | Bow | Stern | Full View |
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Third PlaceGernot Reisner's Royal Yacht Caroline1:48 scale extensively modified Panart kit,2 1/2 y time of building and research.Scratch-built masting and rigging,deck fittings and lanterns,extended decoration with additional carvings on the stern. The ship`s name came from Queen Caroline,the wife of George II.It was in service from 1749-1820.Among the captains were such famous persons like Sir Hyde-Parker and William Cornwallis,both later admirals of the Royal Navy.In 1761 "Royal Caroline" changed in "Royal Charlotte"(bride of George III). More images Deck | Starboard | Stern | Mast & Rig | Yards Close Up |
First PlacePhil Montgomery's Armed LaunchArmed Pinnace typical of those used by the British as a coastal raider circa 1800. The model is a Panart kit in 1:16 scale and is triple planked on removable frames. Built for the most part from the materials supplied, this model was a pleasure to build. More images Port | Bow | Port Bow | Deck |
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Second PlaceBob Craig's Benjamin W. Latham1903 Essex built mackerel seining schooner Benjamin W. Latham, 1:48 model based on the original Model Shipways solid hull kit. All that remains of the kit is the hull and scribed decking, all else is scratch built except the anchors, blocks, deadeyes, chain, and ship’s wheel, which were purchased. More images Midships | Bow | Fore Deck Detail | Starboard | Stern |
Third PlaceKevin Kenny's Sloop of the H.M.S. VictoryI decided that I wanted a boat that I could keep on my bar that did not need a case. Having looked at all the kits at Model Expo I decided on Mantua Life boat, launch or Sloop of the H.M.S. Victory. During the construction I did make some minor modifications to some of the removable floor boards and lockers.Every thing works. I also used Kabukali to plank the storage locker. I hope you enjoy the pictures of the sloop fully rigged sailing in Rockly Bay Tobago, the scene of one of the great sea battles fought between the Dutch and the French. PS. She really sails great. More images Port | Bow | Deck Detail | Under Way | Stern |
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First PlaceJohn Fox III's Armed Transport "Bounty"This Bounty is inside a 3" diameter, globe light bulb. The model was built at the scale of 1:590, to make it fit the bulb as tightly as possible. The hull is two-part basswood, with a sheet styrene waterline. The spars are maple veneers, ships boat made from cigarette papers and the model has sails printed on an inkjet printer More images Port | Starboard | Deck | Ready to Bottle |
