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A functioning float plane at the 2018 picnic for fun. The pond was too small for actual launch.
A smaller copy (about 1 foot tall) of the dragon figurehead on the viking ship Harald Harfagre
A scratchbuilt whaling harpoon replica and a model cannon by Lester Palifka.
A representation of the 8 pounders that were on the HMS Surprise in the movie "Master and Commander, the Far Side of The World". The 0.68 caliber black powder barrel was purchased from Traditions Firearms Co. Black Powder. The carriage and the gun station is made from scrap wood- Lester's shop is set up to mill his own lumber for his models. He named this cannon "Sudden Death" after the one shown in the movie. The cannon can be fired on special occasions with a charge of 120 gr ffg black powder and cotton balls as wadding. It makes a pretty good bang. Built by L. Palifka.
Three half hulls carved from basswood on a cherry back board. From the top going down, the first is the L.A. Dunton, The second one is "Schemer" A racing yacht design in the late 19th century--one of the "Sandbaggers". Built in 1871 in Jersey City, New Jersey, it was a successful racer till 1905. The third boat in the photo is of a lobster boat designed and built by Eric Dow in 1973. He is the instructor up at the Wooden Boat School that teaches the Half Hull course. Chris was able to take the line from his original half hull to make this one, as a tribute to him. Builder Chris Wojtcuk.
A half-hull model of the Charles W. Morgan carved in basswood. Builder Chris Wojtcuk.
A half-hull model of a sailing peapod mounted on a red oak back board. Builder Chris Wojtcuk.
Five models of a 15' flat bottom rowing skiff from the Chesapeake area, with subtle differences in them. Pictures of the next 4 versions follow. Builder Chris Wojtcuk.
This Hovercraft Griffon 2000TDX model (RC) is 1:24-scale and is 30 inches long. Three motors are used; a 4.5 inch lift fan to provide lift and inflate the skirt, and two 6 inch ducted propellers for propulsion. Rudders provide steering. Year built 2021 by Ian Sanderson.
Anglo Saxon Ship. Scale 1/40, 28" long. This is based on the 629 AD ship discovered in 1939 in Sutton Hoo, England. A replica using original tools is underway. Year built 2020. Builder Ian Sanderson.
1880's work barge incorporating a steam-operated derrick. It's used with the Ulysses, an American river towboat RC model.
Details on the 1880's work barge model.
Details on the 1880's work barge model.
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