
Hundreds of hours of work go into our museum-quality models.100% hand-built from scratch, plank by plank.Extensive research through original plans and pictures makes our models true to life.It is a masterful synthesis of modern and traditional methods that makes the Old Modern quality one of a kind. Each ship is scaled down in precise proportions from the original model for authenticity. They then harness high-tech tools like laser machines to create fine, accurate details. Our master craftsmen in Vietnam construct each ship entirely by hand using the traditional plank-on-bulk head method. We uses traditional methods of building ship models, while integrating modern innovations. Through our fine hand craftsmanship, we tell that story the way it deserves to be told – with heart and soul. From bow to stern, star board to port side, every vessel carries its own exquisite history.
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Uniqueness: each ship is an “Exclusive Edition” where the model has a unique serial number etched into the hullĮvery ship has a story.Skill: best traditional real ship-making methods applied, hundreds of hours required to finish each model by our master craftsmen.Material: high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany + metal only (no plastic parts).Skillful craftsmen have years of experience and a passion for their work, ensuring quality and accuracy.Protective packaging with wooden crate for safe shipping, close-to-zero damage and storage.Each model goes through a demanding in-house quality control before leaving the workshop, ensuring excellence and authenticity.No plastic parts is used in order to ensure authenticity and an authentic look.Hundreds of hours of hand craftsmanship to complete a model at museum-quality, ensuring attention to detail and precision.Made from high-quality wood such as rosewood, western red cedar, mahogany, teak, etc.100% handcrafted using traditional techniques and modern technology.This model comes with a detachable wooden stand and is ready for display. The leather seatings were carefully stitched like real. On the ship, you will find a variety of beautiful handcrafted brass fittings such as: front windshield frame, ring gauges, steering wheel, horns, lights, propeller, flag pole and many more. This model was completely hand built to spec by skillful and creative master craftsmen. Each strip of exotic wood was carefully joined together. The hull was constructed using plank on frame method. Our Chris Craft Runabout model was handcrafted from mahogany & western red cedar. Product Description of CHRIS CRAFT RUNABOUT MODEL BOAT He continued to thrive in the speedboat competitions and his string of victories further accelerated the explosion of his company’s success.

As Smith’s boats started to receive awards such as the coveted Gold Cup of the American Power Boat Association, the Chris Craft name started to become a star among nautical enthusiasts. These men readily financed the high-powered designs of craftsman such as Christopher Columbus Smith, John L. During the era of prohibition, speedboat racing was embraced by gamblers, industrialists, and mobsters. The quality of his models was tested through competitive speedboat racing, and the Christ Craft superiority rang true as the boats consistently proved victorious. still stands as a leader in producing high-powered, luxurious leisure boats.

The history of CHRIS CRAFT RUNABOUT MODEL BOATįounded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s, Chris Craft Co. Western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany + metal

Specification of CHRIS CRAFT RUNABOUT MODEL BOAT Dimension (inch)
