Archive for 19 April 2018

Original, rare Van Ryper Hawaiian Planter Navy Freighter Model ship (15 model)

Original, rare Van Ryper Hawaiian Planter Navy Freighter Model ship (15 model)

One owner, a senior naval officer in WWII; model built for Naval Commission study. Pristine, glass-enclosed condition; #55 etched into bottom of wooden case. HAWAIIAN PLANTER, 7200 ton freighter, built Newport News 1941 for Matson. Became navy’s U. At Newport News, Virginia, by the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company for the Matson Line… (read more)

HMAS Sydney II Cruiser Handcrafted War Ship Display Model 39 NEW

HMAS Sydney II Cruiser Handcrafted War Ship Display Model 39 NEW

The model is 100% scratch built with planks on frame construction method from the drawings. The hull is made of wood and painted. This model is not a kit and ready for display. Model comes with a display base and a brass name plate as shown photos. Specifications approximate: 39.37L x 4.72W x 12.20H (inch)… (read more)