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Ship Models by Wolfgang Busse

The sea has beckoned man form the beginning of time, its magic and mystery inspired him to construct vessels to sail to her farthest corners. Man learned to respect her awesome power, and fell in love with her boundless beauty, in the last two centuries, the art of building ships reached its zenith, with the golden age of sailing ships and the opulent era of the Ocean Liners, The Grand Dames of the Sea.

Museum-quality ship models are an ancient art. An impressive, hand-crafted model makes an indelible impression and lends elegance to any setting. Models are reminiscent of another era -- a time of elegance, glamour and grandeur. They lend prestige, they transcend generations, and they possess a timeless beauty which complement the decor of the most important rooms in your home or office.







































During the early 1900's literally thousands of these steamers were built to ply the Great Lakes. Many were used to transport coal and raw materials to the war efforts of WWI and WWII.

This model may be built for your study, den or office. Construction time is approximately four to five months. A deposit of 30% is required to commence construction. The constuction materials are Bass wood, Mahogany, brass, steel cabling, linen rigging and air brushed lacquer paints. Progress photos will be sent upon request.


$4500.00






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JAPANESE PRINCE
 1939

Scale: 1/4 inch = 1 foot
Length: 10' 4"

From 1920 to 1945 these German-built freighters comprised the Japanese Line. The Model shown is an original Builder's Model retrieved from the rubble of a Restaurant Fire in North Carolina. She was a charred hulk when received. The brass parts were cleaned and polished and the superstructure was completely rebuilt. The hull is solid Mahogany and weights over 300 lbs. The model is 1/4 scale and over 10 feet long.
























RMS TITANIC
1912 - 4/14/1912
Scale: 1/200

During the early part of 1985 this magnificent and most tragic Edwardian liners was discovered by Dr. Robert Ballard of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and Jean-Louis Michel of IFREMER. This model is built from the original drawings from the ship yards of Harland and Wolff.

This model may be built for your study, den or office. Construction time is approximately four to five months. A deposit of 30% is required to commence construction. The constuction materials are Bass wood, Mahogany, brass, steel cabling, linen rigging and air brushed lacquer paints. Progress photos will be sent upon request.


$6000.00









Revenue Cutter
Jefferson Davis

1853
Scale: 7/32" = 1 foot

This Baltimore Clipper was one of sixteen or so Campbell Class Schooners put into service by the Congress upon the persuasion of Alexander Hamilton, first secretary of the Treasury. Being responsible for the collection of taxes, he persuaded Congress to authorize construction of a fleet of Revenue Cutters to control smuggling on the coast. This service was called Revenue Marine, later Revenue Cutter Service and finally, in 1915, Coast Guard

This model may be built for your study, den or office. Construction time is approximately four to five months. A deposit of 30% is required to commence construction. The constuction materials are Bass wood, Mahogany, brass, steel cabling, linen rigging and air brushed lacquer paints. Progress photos will be sent upon request.


$1500.00



   
   
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