by Gene Berger
Categories:
- Build type: [Scratch]
- Scale: [1:96 (1/8" = 1')]
- Subject Type: [Ocean Liner]
- Era: [1945-]
- Nationality: [United States]
- Propulsion: [Diesel/Fuel Oil] [Propeller] [Steam Turbine]
About the Vessel
SS United States is a retired ocean liner built in 1951 for the United States Lines.
She has held the records for highest average speed for an ocean liner crossing of the Atlantic (see Blue Riband), in both directions, since her maiden voyage in 1952.
She was designed by American naval architect William Francis Gibbs with the plan that she could be converted into a troopship if required by the Navy in time of war, though this never occurred. She provided passenger service until 1969 and is currently moored in Philadelphia, where a preservation group continues to consider various restoration plans.
Model Accolades
At the 2018 IPMS Old Dominion Open (Richmond, VA) this model received:
- First place, Civil Marine
- First place, All Maritime
- First place, Contestants’ Choice
Model Images
Excepts from the model maker’s HRSMS meeting presentation
For more (much, much more), see the model maker’s personal web page for this model
There you will find an inclusive set of pictures highlighting the incredible level of detail, artfully replicated, from stem to stern on this monumental reproduction.
