I’ve been building model kits for 35 years and now have a collection of primarily unstarted, very high end models from Lauck St., The Lumberyard, and BlueJacket that I’ve decided to sell. Having been retired for 15 years there is just no way that I will get around to building these!
You will also see below a list of plans largely from models I have built or planned to build. Many are used, but some are new. Except as noted, they are free however you pay for the shipping!
Ship Models
Lauck Street
HMS Kingfisher (started).
Three years ago I had a shelf collapse at about 8’ above a concrete floor. My in-progress Kingfisher fell. I had completed all the ribs, however about a dozen were damaged in the fall. The keel assembly also snapped and the building jig disassembled itself. Other than that, I believe that kit is complete and in good condition.
Build quality is good, but not up to the standard of some of the scratch builders on this forum! Looking for best offers to take over this build. I Paid $1,750 directly from Bob, however he resold it to me from the original purchaser about 15 years ago.
Also included are Volumes 1 and 2 of David Antscherl’s books on building HM Swan Class models which are invaluable in completing this beautiful ship. These are out of print and cost well over $100 for each volume if you can find them.
If you are interested in finding out more, please send me a message.
The Lumber Yard
I have unstarted timbering sets for three Lumberyard Models based on Harold Hahn’s plans. They all include a laser cut building jig and other laser cut pieces. The wood billets and strips are of the highest quality.
Confederacy 3/16 scale (Boxwood - which is shown as available in Lumber Yard’s catalog, however the current price is not shown. Best offer over $300 plus shipping
Rattlesnake 3/16 scale (Swiss Pear). I also purchased a set of plans from Harold Hahn’s estate. These are in 1/4 scale so will need to be reduced. This is an excellent sized model, by my estimate coming out at just under 28” long. This scale is not available in Lumber Yard’s catalog). Best offer over $300 plus shipping.
HMS Bounty 1/4 scale (Swiss Pear). Current online price is $510. Best offer over $250 plus shipping.
Bluejacket
Schooner Atlantic including paint set and pedestals. This is not rare, but is a great intermediate model to build.Current online price is $486 (including extras.) This was one of the most enjoyable models that I have built. Best offer over $200 plus shipping.
Ship Plans
Smithsonian Institution- National Museum of American History - Ship Plan List, Maritime Collection, (2010 Edition)
Smithsonian Collection of Warship Plans, 7th Edition (2007)
SUBCHASER: Two sheets for SC-412 and one for PC-461. Also one sheet for Bluejacket 110’ Subchaser in 1/4 scale (this is torn and fragile, but all there.
BLUENOSE: Bluejacket, one sheet (1A) Scale 3/16
USS KIDD: Bluejacket, two sheets from 1990
FAIR AMERICA: Lauck St. 16 sheets 1/4 scale. $75. I will include the Hahn style building jig (used) and what I believe are Hahn’s plans (3 pages).
USS DAHLGREN 187: 1 sheet, plan and profile views with hull sections and bow view. This is 4-piper destroyer. Unsure of scale, however the vessel is 19” long.
SMUGGLER: BlueJacket, 2 sheets, 1/4 scale
USS ALBERMARLE: Bluejacket, 1 sheet, 1/4 scale.
More plans to come later!
You will also see below a list of plans largely from models I have built or planned to build. Many are used, but some are new. Except as noted, they are free however you pay for the shipping!
Ship Models
Lauck Street
HMS Kingfisher (started).
Three years ago I had a shelf collapse at about 8’ above a concrete floor. My in-progress Kingfisher fell. I had completed all the ribs, however about a dozen were damaged in the fall. The keel assembly also snapped and the building jig disassembled itself. Other than that, I believe that kit is complete and in good condition.
Build quality is good, but not up to the standard of some of the scratch builders on this forum! Looking for best offers to take over this build. I Paid $1,750 directly from Bob, however he resold it to me from the original purchaser about 15 years ago.
Also included are Volumes 1 and 2 of David Antscherl’s books on building HM Swan Class models which are invaluable in completing this beautiful ship. These are out of print and cost well over $100 for each volume if you can find them.
If you are interested in finding out more, please send me a message.
The Lumber Yard
I have unstarted timbering sets for three Lumberyard Models based on Harold Hahn’s plans. They all include a laser cut building jig and other laser cut pieces. The wood billets and strips are of the highest quality.
Confederacy 3/16 scale (Boxwood - which is shown as available in Lumber Yard’s catalog, however the current price is not shown. Best offer over $300 plus shipping
Rattlesnake 3/16 scale (Swiss Pear). I also purchased a set of plans from Harold Hahn’s estate. These are in 1/4 scale so will need to be reduced. This is an excellent sized model, by my estimate coming out at just under 28” long. This scale is not available in Lumber Yard’s catalog). Best offer over $300 plus shipping.
HMS Bounty 1/4 scale (Swiss Pear). Current online price is $510. Best offer over $250 plus shipping.
Bluejacket
Schooner Atlantic including paint set and pedestals. This is not rare, but is a great intermediate model to build.Current online price is $486 (including extras.) This was one of the most enjoyable models that I have built. Best offer over $200 plus shipping.
Ship Plans
Smithsonian Institution- National Museum of American History - Ship Plan List, Maritime Collection, (2010 Edition)
Smithsonian Collection of Warship Plans, 7th Edition (2007)
SUBCHASER: Two sheets for SC-412 and one for PC-461. Also one sheet for Bluejacket 110’ Subchaser in 1/4 scale (this is torn and fragile, but all there.
BLUENOSE: Bluejacket, one sheet (1A) Scale 3/16
USS KIDD: Bluejacket, two sheets from 1990
FAIR AMERICA: Lauck St. 16 sheets 1/4 scale. $75. I will include the Hahn style building jig (used) and what I believe are Hahn’s plans (3 pages).
USS DAHLGREN 187: 1 sheet, plan and profile views with hull sections and bow view. This is 4-piper destroyer. Unsure of scale, however the vessel is 19” long.
SMUGGLER: BlueJacket, 2 sheets, 1/4 scale
USS ALBERMARLE: Bluejacket, 1 sheet, 1/4 scale.
More plans to come later!
