Maritime Ship Model Restoration Demonstration

Here's a look behind the scenes of an investment quality ship model restoration. The before and after pictures tell the real story, she now looks like an entirely new model! Our documentation on some of the processes involved in a ship model repair is shown through this antique pond yacht's rebirth. She now graces the halls of The Carolands Mansion outside San Francisco.

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Before	After

Close Up View Upon Arrival

Entire Ship Repaired & Sanded to Bare Wood

All Hardware and Deck Accents Removed

Hand Plank Deck & Install Rub Rails

Planking Detail

Paint and Varnish the Hull

Cabins and Bowsprit

Cabin Detail

Stepping the Masts

Rudder

Lots of Rigging

Block & Tackle

Belaying Pins

Turn Buckles & Railing Ends

Auto Pilot

Rat Lines & Railings

Yard Arms

Gaff Rigging

Bowsprit Detail

Railings

Gate

Ornamentation

Lofting the Sails

Raising the Sails

Flying Jib Sail

Model Work Complete

Mounting Ship in Case

Custom Case Work

Custom Model Work, Restoration & Repair

Antique Pond Yacht investment and museum quality ship models such as this turn of the century pond yacht are built, repaired and restored by professional Master Model Builders with more than 35 years experience. Each one custom built or restored by hand in the USA, available in a multitude of configurations and sizes including radio controlled versions.

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