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METAL SHIP MODELS
In the model shown below, only
the deck is wooden. The hull and all components of the superstructure are made of
metal. Stanchions or antennas are plated rhodium white.
Gun barrels are plated with black rhodium. The
smaller anti-aircraft guns are made in centrifugal
casting (a casting technique that is typically used to
cast thin-walled cylinders. It is noted for the high
quality of the results attainable, particularly for
precise control of their metallurgy and crystal
structure.)
Working on metal is extremely difficult.
Unlike wood that can be filed gradually to form an
object, metal allows only precise action. Metal also
requires very expensive equipments. Only artisans whose skill can be
compared with Swiss watch artisans can work on metal.
The
ability to work on metal is crucial in
making real museum quality model ships. Many tiny
parts must be made from metal, as small piece of wood
will collapse under pressure of a rotating drill. Wood
also has grain which will be visibly large when the part
is small. For a museum grade model, the propellers must also be real brass.
In order to claim 'true museum quality', a maker must be
able to work on metal. A model might look good but far
from being museum grade because of its inferior/fake
materials and its lack of details (only possible in
metal.) Only seasoned buyers or experienced museum
curators would know. It is like a piece of copycat garment and a
genuine one.
Here are
some of our metal ship models:
Kugira
floating dock
Helicopter Restraint System
RSD multi-purpose cargo ship
1:198 USS
Bunker Hill
1:87
Maersk Alabama
If you are interested, please let us know here:
inquiry.
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