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The photos on this page show a 1/950 scale card paper model of the SS America. The plans were drawn over a two year period of research and can be purchased on the Scaled Drawings Page. Construction is plank on frame with keel extending all the way up to weather decks. |
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You can see all frames provided on the drawings in this photo. The length from stem to stern is just under 11.5 inches. |
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Adding details above the weather decks. Building a model of this type is not for the novice and demands patience. |
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View showing the hull form after planking, sanding and priming which was accomplished gluing 1/8 inch strips of card paper over the frames. |
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a good view of the superstructure details. |
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Adding the basic color scheme by hand. Profile port side. Masts and king posts are installed. |
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View from above. |
