Glory of the Seas 1869 clipper, scratch 1/96 by rwiederrich [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Uwek]

For all interested to see the finished model in more detailed photos - please take a look here:

Scratch built 1/96 Glory of the Seas Clipper

15 years of research and 2 years of construction on Donald McKay's last medium clipper 1869.

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[rwiederrich]

Glory was in the way in the shop, and I needed to desperately clean and reorganize it, so, I went out to the wood shop and built a new shelf for her. Put up a light and now she is mounted in the library with the other clippers.

I’m looking for a museum who will take her or a collector.

Rob

 

[Uwek]

It is a very fine place - a beautiful model

 

[rwiederrich]

After enough time I decided to build a case for the Glory of the Seas.

Here are some pics.

Rob

 

[rwiederrich]

I built the white brackets to be exactly like the main beam brackets in the living room.
Making the built in case look at home.

Rob

 

[Uwek]

a wonderful place - your model deserves such a place

 

[Peter Voogt]

I fully agree with Uwe: she deserves such a housing to show her great appearance.
Regards, Peter

 

[rwiederrich]

Thanks for all the comments and likes. I stopped waiting for any strong confirmation from museums. She stays with me.

Rob

 

[dockattner]

That looks wonderful Rob! Way to go!