Just before Christmas I was asked about model boats and whether I'd be interested in a discovered boat found in an attic. I always say yes, so was a little surprised to be given an old type small brown leather case, somewhat battered, but labelled 'model boat' fragile.

Opening revealed this

a somewhat damaged three masted ship. With some care I took the vessel out for an examination. Bowsprit was broke, two spars missing, but later found in the case, and no rudder. She's a little beauty and I shall endeavour to clean her up and try and fix what's broke etc.  She very much reminds me of Bob Wilson's miniatures, though this is about double his usual size.

When complete she'll be some 13 inches long. Now to try and identify her as there's no name or information at all about her.

Construction is a carved balsa hull with paper and other fragile materials above deck. Masts and spars are wood and all the rigging is cotton thread.

I'll post her restoration here as and when I get started.. Oh, the case is probable worth something too, I'll clean it up. I remember as a kid way back when this size was used for weekends away.

Aye, Kim

Edited By Kimosubby Shipyards on 18/01/2015 12:52:29

Thank you Bob and you too Colin.

I think she must be based on a clipper so will keep her in general to how she appears now.

I'll follow Bob's lead, and when completed put her into a nice display case for protection.

Aye, Kim