by modelshipsecrets | Oct 15, 2014 | Blog
Bobby Roy leducrep.editor@sunmedia.ca When the pilgrims boarded the Mayflower in England in the 17th century, they hoped their journey would lead them to a ‘new world’, a fresh start and an escape from the death, disease and other maladies in England. Leduc resident...
by modelshipsecrets | Oct 15, 2014 | Blog
A RARE model of a British warship is expected to fetch up to £5,000 when it goes under the hammer. The 200-year-old model, which is made from old cattle bone and box wood, will be up for auction at Hansons Auctioneers in Etwall on Saturday. The item, which dates from...
by modelshipsecrets | Oct 15, 2014 | Blog
Local man receives model ship awards The 1/8 scale model of the USS Pennsylvania constructed by Daniel Deatrich of Waynesboro recently received two awards at the “Task Force 50” R/C scale ship model regatta held at Lake Redman in York County. The “Pennsy” was awarded...
by modelshipsecrets | Oct 15, 2014 | Blog
By Sean O’Riordan Magnificent large scale models of some of the world’s most famous ships have been unveiled in Cobh, Co Cork, as part of a drive to reflect its rich maritime history. The ships, which were built by Polish brothers, have been donated to an...
by modelshipsecrets | Oct 15, 2014 | Blog
IT’S funny what you can sometimes find, lurking in a darkened corner, caked in a layer of dust. Such was the case at Arlington Court when they discovered a model ship hiding at the back of a storeroom during conservation work. After removing the layers of dust, it...
