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old stuff update
Hi All;
Here are two photos of a Hudson River sloop. The models were built around 1985. The larger is a prototype, used to figure out how to build the one in the 25 Watt bulb. There is a dime in each photo to give you some idea of the actual size of the models. Both are scratch built in styrene plastic, sails included. Most of the time when you see a ship in a bulb there is a diagonal scar indicating that the screw jacket was removed to get the model into the bulb. This one is intact. The model was built outside of the bulb, then collapsed, slid into the bulb, and erected inside. You can imagine how tight the fit was getting it through the jacket. Though a bit foggy from outgassing of the putty inside, it has held up very well for thirty seven years.
Regards rjccjr
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