All of our model speed boats are built from the hull up by experienced master artisans, not from any sort of kit. To create the subtle details and contours of deck and hull, the plank-on-frame method is employed. This requires hundreds of hours of painstaking, hand-wrought work.
Every one of our model boats for sale is shipped fully assembled and ready to be displayed.
Every model boat comes with a high quality, conditioned wood base complete with its own brass name plate.
We rely on extensive research -- various pictures, original plans, drawings and digital imaging -- to build our model speed boats to scale.
The highest quality rare woods (e.g. ebony, rosewood, blackwood, mahogany, jackwood and sycamore) are used to construct all of our wooden model boats. They are subjected to specific seasoning procedures to ensure that models will withstand severe climate changes and will never warp or split.
Details such as fittings, trimmings, steering wheels and propellers are sculpted brass or stainless steel. These metal pieces are then polished for perfect gold and metallic tones.
Dashboards are complete with realistic metal steering wheels, switches and gauges -- all made from polished metals.
Plush seats are hand-stitched and made of genuine leather.
Each model boat is micro-sanded a number of times to ensure maximal uptake for paint and varnish. Each time the model is micro-sanded, a layer of primer, paint and varnish is applied. This time-consuming re-application and layering process is what gives our models their realistic sheen.
Each model speed boat is inspected at various steps of manufacturing and shipment to ensure the highest quality and the most historical accuracy possible for your investment.
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