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Ship Model: Admiral Graf Spee, scratch built by: William Terra (ME - USA); Scale: 1:20
Additional Information
The model is scratch built like a canoe using 1"/4" bass wood strips &then covered w/fiberglass.

Estimated weight: 700 lbs

The beam is 52"

The length is about 30'

It can carry 2 persons.

The model is powered by a 15 hp outboard engine under rear gun turret.

It can sail 15 mph

Furthermore the model has a built in music system.

Whi le William Terra cruises the lakes of Maine he enjoys listen to Wagner.

The Commander-in-Chief in the photographs below is William Terra

Construction time: 4 years (so far). It is estimated to require at least 2 more years of work to make the model complete.


The Model - Status 2002


 

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