MN Marine Art Museum: The Art of the Ship Model - Off 90 (Minnesota Legacy Amendment)

[@shipmodelguy]

A small correction for Mr. Swanson: At 4:34 he refers to USS Constitution as a Revolutionary War ship. The war had been over for 14 years when USS Constitution was launched in Boston, 1797. Earlier in the video, he said there were no commercially bought components. That was not quite right, either. The chain I saw was certainly commercially produced , as were many of the pulley blocks I saw among the rigging. Small strokes, I know, but when one puts out information for general consumption and education, one should be as certain as possible of his or her facts.

[@cliffnelson1174]

I just saw this and these model ships are just outstanding...I would love to be able to build one of these...

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

As someone who is into building highly detailed wooden model 17th century sailing ships, I didn't know this museum existed until now, so I just have to plan a visit!

[@ianmerriman3128]

My father in law was a professional model maker, we know that he sold some models to American buyers and purely out of interest we wondered if you had any of his models in your collection? His name was Kenneth Britten from England. We have a number of his models in our home which I would be happy to send photographs of if you wish.

[@TheodoreAndor]

Hi guys I bought some years ago a tall ship model...well looking at it it seems it was buildt maybe 1930's or so. Its a Danish one and seems to be a warship. The ropes used is very old as well. Never in a cage how is the best to clean this? Cheers from south Africa

[@KSMQTV]

Compressed air should work.

[@KSMQTV]

Just do it carefully.

[@billhuber2964]

SEEING THESE MODELS MAKES MY MODELS LOOK PALE BY COMPARISON .

[@cherylstuck3906]

I have a very old model wooden ship in a case. It is large: The ship is 47" tall x 83" long x 14" deep. The case is 73" tall x 85" long x 28" deep. I was told that it is a replica of a tea ship. I need to sell this ship. Would you be interested in adding this to your collection or if not, can you help me with information about it? I have pictures I would be happy to send.

[@KSMQTV]

Hi Cheryl, try contacting the Minnesota Marine Art Museum at mmam.org. Thank you!

[@cherylstuck3906]

@@KSMQTV Thanks so much!

[@gilbosavannah]

hey cheryl I too have a ship of similar size. It's the bark SS California. I inherited it from an estate. It too in a large glass case too large for my home. Did you ever find a resource?

[@cherylstuck3906]

@@gilbosavannah No, but I am still looking.

[@normanbraslow7902]

The curator needs to do just a little reading. The Constitution was NOT involved in the Revolution. She was built some years afterward.

[@robertswickard8355]

That's the problem , model ship museum became art museums , and they have no clue what ship models are , a scratch built model can be made out of a 2×4 and a broom handle , and they consider it art , but somebodies model that does a replica of the MISSOURI AT THE SURENDER OF JAPAN with full figures diorama .... Or HELLERS model of the VICTORY at the.battle of TRAFALGAR diorama , but because it's plastic and photo etched brass ,,, [[[ ITS KITS ]]] [[[[ AND NOT ART ]]]] An example , HE MENTIONED THE CONSTITUTION helped defeat the BRITISH ------ WRONG ----- HOW CAN YOU BE A MUSEUM AND NOT KNOW HISTORY THE CONSTITUTION WAS NOT A REVOLUTIONARY SHIP ------ IT WAS BUILT AND LAUNCH IN TIME FOR THE WAR OF 1812 AND MAINLY FOUGHT IN THE CARRIBIAN THEATER :::::::::

[@RexStewartoriginals]

Ship models can become art forms, even kits. It's how they are perceived by both museums and the general public at large. I have read articles on this trend and have applied my skill(s) to both scratchbuilding and kits. Both have been recognized in maritime circles as being "authentic" and "works of art. So really, it's in the eye of the beholder to make the distinction relative to presentation. Also, there's a bit of 'pride-nudging' relative to this curator. We ALL fall short of 'perfection' and he's no exception. One of the reasons good (and great) artists have mainstreamed for years -because such individuals have been wise enough to discern a flaw and not engage openly. In otherwords, a humble spirit. Now I've had my experience with plastic and not just enjoyed the builds, but excelled with them to get them in important collections. Not everyone will embrace plastic, nor will everyone embrace wood. It's how the piece is presented that will garnish the purchase and/or support of it

[@normanbraslow7902]

One can "bash" a plastic model, making modifications, and one can end up with a remarkably fine model. Don't underrate some of them.