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Yesterday, I picked up a very large model at Good Will, I think it's supposed to be the Yacht America. This is a plank on frame model that is better made than most, the stern counter is not the correct shape (I'll need to rebuild that) as well as have a friend 3d print the Eagle and flags. I'll do a simple base cradle to hold it. She has incorrect bow trail boards, and jib, I'll pull that off and remake one that is shaped square as the real vessel had. The rigging is (SITF) Slap-It-Together-Fast style. I'll take her down to the deck and make corrections. There is some minor hull damage as well as a crack along the keep (nothing that crazy glue can't correct). I may have to hand make the blocks because of the size. Sails are in decent condition, but the reef lines will be replaced because they are incorrect. I'll be working this between customers model, I'll probably give it to the local Pontchartrain Yacht Club when finished. The model is about 45" long, need to figure out the scale as well.
