Archive for 2 March 2017

USS MAINE battleship recognition ID model 1500 scale like Framburg Van Ryper

USS MAINE battleship recognition ID model 1500 scale like Framburg Van Ryper

Beautiful 1:500 scale waterline model of USS MAINE, 1998. Was displayed, but in as new condition. This model was hand built by marine artist Alexander Scherbak from thoroughly and expertly selected hardwoods, with steel and brass wire parts. Hull is carved from very hard maple (as Framburg hulls) to be strong in thin ram area…. (read more)

Antique 1861 USS Niagara Steam Frigate 3 HUGE LITHOS Mechanical Drawings PRINTS

Antique 1861 USS Niagara Steam Frigate 3 HUGE LITHOS Mechanical Drawings PRINTS

Antique 1861 USS Niagara Steam Frigate 3 HUGE LITHOS Mechanical Drawings PRINTS. RARE Set of Three Mid-19th Century Large Scale Engineering Lithographs!! Illustrating the Direct Acting Screw Propeller Engines employed on the USS Niagara Oversized Folio Format Each Lithograph Plate is 29 1/2″ x 23 1/2″ Published by George Weissenborn prior to or during 1861…. (read more)