Archive for 3 January 2017

US Navy LCVP LANDING CRAFT BOAT Assembled 19 Built Wooden Model Ship New

US Navy LCVP LANDING CRAFT BOAT Assembled 19 Built Wooden Model Ship New

Built from Philippine mahogany wood and resin composite materials, this USN LCVP (Landing, Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) Higgins Boat Model is an exact replica of the original, handcrafted with vigilance by master craftsmen. After it is sanded and puttied, skilled artists paint on the intricate details. Clear lacquer provides the finishing touch and long-lasting protection. 12″L… (read more)

USS Boxer Aircraft Carrier Newport News Shipyard launching ashtray Navy Ship

USS Boxer Aircraft Carrier Newport News Shipyard launching ashtray Navy Ship

The ashtray appears to be made of solid aluminum, and it has some great patina as it has not been cleaned. SS Boxer is an Essex-class aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, launched on December 14, 1944. At the outbreak of the. She was used as an aircraft transport before arriving off Korean waters… (read more)