Build Methods: Scratch

Model made from almost entirely from self-sourced, basic materials. Certain items manufactured by others are allowed, such as metal chain, decals, photo-etched parts, rigging blocks.

Model of gunboat USS Nashville PG-7 - view from starboard bow

Nashville, USS (PG-7)

This gun boat served in the Spanish-American War, World War I, and played a role in the building of the Panama Canal

Read more
Model of tug 'Mariner' - deckhouse from port quarter

Mariner

Three models built to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Lyon Shipyard, formerly Moon Shipyard and Repair Corporation.  ‘Mariner’ was one of their early tugs.

Read more

Huntington

Tug built by and for Newport News Shipbuilding as a project of their apprentice school.

Read more
Model of pungy 'Wave'

Wave

A Chesapeake Bay pungy that served as an oyster boat, freighter, and yacht over her 94 year career.

Read more
Model of frigate 'Virginia' - stern

Virginia

One of the ‘original 13’ frigates authorized by the Continental Congress on 13 December 1775

Read more
Model of stern wheel push boat 'Wild Goose'

Wild Goose

Push boat built by and for the Charles Ward Engineering Works of Charleston, West Virginia.

Read more
Model of sailing ship Latimer - view of deck from port bow

Latimer

The hermaphrodite brig George Latimer was employed in the West Indies sugar trade.

Read more