S.S. Central America Model

[rkwingo]

Does anyone know where I can get a scale model kit of the S.S. Central America? If none exist that I can put together, I would consider buying one from someone who makes custom model ships.

 

[Philski]

Try Google..

 

[rkwingo]

Thanks for thew reply. With the exception of Gia Nhien's website (and Flickr, which doesn't carry models) I had already checked these and several other model suppliers. None are currently carrying an SS Central America kit. Model Ship Masters (custom modelers) may end up being my best bet, although I would prefer to make the model myself. Thanks again.

 

[Zzyzx01]

Contact these folks:

SS Central America wooden model ship

SS Central America, known as the Ship of Gold, was a 280-foot (85 m) sidewheel steamer that operated between Central America and the eastern coast of the SS Central America Wooden Model Ship - GN - US Premier ship Models

premiershipmodels.us

 

[rkwingo]

Thank you

 

[Zzyzx01]

Perhaps with some kit bashing, research, and ingenuity you could adapt the USCG Harriet Lane from Model Shipways as a base platform. Just a thought.

USCG Harriet Lane Steam Paddle Cutter & Gunboat 1857 1:96 Scale

 

[rkwingo]

Very Interesting idea. THANKS!