by George Livingston
Member 08-Apr-2005 to 11-Jul-2020
Build Type: Scratch
Era: 1945-
Length Range: 020-40 feet (6-12m)
Model Material: Wood
Model Type: Static
Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Pole/Oar
Scale: 1:12 (1″ – 1′)
Subject Type: Vessel→ Pleasure / Sport→ Racing
About the Boats
These 5 models were scratch-built by a former racer. The four-man shell, designed by George Pocock, was a favorite of American and Canadian University rowing clubs for over 50 years.
Model Images
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a 4-person shell @ 1:16 (3/4″=1′) scale
a single scull @ 1:19.2 (5/8″=1′)
a single scull @ 1:12 (1″=1′)
a 4-person shell @ 1:19.2 (5/8″=1′)
a double scull @ 1:12 (1″=1′)
(all scales approximate,
based on hurriedly-taken measurements and this Britannica article on rowing)
