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Yacht models

alross2 said:
As a general rule and for various reasons, I don't like to build yachts. However, if the money is right... These were scratch-built for the owners and are both 1/24 scale.
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Both of those are very nicely detailed and executed sloops. Were they POF from the scantlings of the class? Rich
 
Lovely craftsmanship! Can I ask what material was used to shape the hull? And I'm guessing everything we're seeing is scratch built? I joined here just a couple of weeks ago also and was thinking I'm in the wrong forum as I scratch build only modern boats myself. Strictly a hobby for me.

Bet the owners were pleased to see their pride and joy replicated so well.
 
Thanks. They are both scratch-built from normal modeling materials with a few commercial fittings. The hulls are carved from laminated basswood and mostly painted with Krylon rattle cans! I'm not overly fond of gloss paint, as I normally build naval vessels and usually spray flat paint with an airbrush. I haven't built anything for myself for decades, as I am the kit developer for a US wooden ship model kit manufacturer.
 
PT-2 said:
I am curious what length these were for your 24th scale work. My guess is under 40 ft but possibly close to that. Looks like good berthing for short overnight trips.
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It's been years, but I think you are correct about the actual hull length.
 
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