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 Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius of 1888 - View from starboard quarter

Vesuvius

“DynamiteCruiser” of 1888

Model of Continental Frigate Raleigh - Fishing anchor

Raleigh

Frigate of the American Revolutionary War

PT 277

Early Higgins Patrol Torpedo (PT) Boat
RC with running torpedoes

Model of three PT Boats - Early ELCO 77, Late ELCO 80, Late Higgins

PT Boat Series

80′ ELCO, 77′ ELCO, and 78′ Higgins PT Boats – 1 hull of each type, each with 2 interchangeable decks to show early and late model deck and weapon layouts

Constitution, USS

Diorama model of the USS Constitution under construction. The vessel is modeled as she might have looked at launch in 1794.

Model of a Chesapeake Bay Skipjack - View from port bow

Skipjack

Traditional Chesapeake Bay oyster boat

Model of the United States frigate Essex (1799) - Port side view

Essex, USS

United State Frigate active in the conflict with Barbary States and the War of 1812

Pilothouse

Pilot Boat Virginia

Second pilot boat named Virginia. Originally the yacht Pawnee, designed by naval engineers Cox and Stevens. Commissioned by the Virginia Pilots Association in 1932, she remained in VPA service until 1971 when she was relieved by a third Virginia.