One of my favorite models in the collection is the 70 gun Third Rate 'Prince Frederick', arguably one of the Crown Jewels of the collection. A detail I keep returning to is the Captain's cabin with its intricately inlaid compass-pattern deck. And remember, this model was likely constructed nearly two decades before the birth of George Washington. No Jim Byrne's saws, no Dremels, no MicroMark - heck, even no electricity! Imagine working on something of this complexity, producing these results under candle-light? Staggers the imagination. I've spent lots and lots of time studying these images, and look forward to my next trip to see if I can improve the angles from which the photographs are taken as well as getting more comprehensive coverage of areas of interest specifically geared to researchers and ship modelers.
AuthorBill Abbott is a professional cartoonist, retired Navy SWCC, and is a passionate reader of Naval and maritime history. Archives
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