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Houston's Freighters |
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Hand built, fully
finished ship models for gaming and collecting.
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Here are Richard Houston's hand built models of
Freighters and other "Civilian" Ship types that may be used for Military purposes, or for as settings for Pulp
Fiction Adventures of every kind, from Rum Running, to expeditions to Skull
Island--or beyond!
Looks
Like Richard's Sold Out Just Now, More Freighters Are In The Works!
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HS-87
Q-Ship!
Not satisfied to navigate your game surface with a Gunboat or Freighter? How about splitting
the difference!
Here is another first from Richard designed for the Pirate Hearted among you who see the
possibilities for such a vessel in your Naval and Pulp Fiction games.
Cleverly hidden from view, this wolf in sheep's clothing carries a massive broadside of
one 6" Gun forward, and a 5" Gun astern.
She's a broad 5.5" on the beam, and a full 20" long (100' to scale). The boom on the
foremast is fully operational, too.
(Tell us what to call her, and we'll put that name on her
stern. Ask for a flag to hide under, and one to show when baring her fangs, and we'll provide as best we can. Crew Figures
NOT Included.)
Sold! 1/11/08
Take a look at the photos below and see if you don't find her a jewel--and a viper!
BOW VIEW
BRIDGE VIEW
WATERLINE VIEW
STERN VIEW
SURPRISE 1
SURPRISE 2
SURPRISE 3
SURPRISE 4
MAIN DECK HOUSE
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HS-84
Freighter #5
As with the other two models, this one is 20" long
and 5" on her beam. However, Richard experimented with this one by increasing the freeboard from waterline to Main Deck to a
full 1.75", allowing for an especially spacious and deep single hold. As ever, he Mast and Loading Boom are functional and
may be swung over either side and then back to the holds. Interiors of Deck House and Bridge are accessible--also as ever--
with many visual details.
As mentioned, this hull design is essentially a "one of a kind" due to the increased work and materials to raise the
freeboard to this height. While Richard says he'll make for of this size when commissioned to do so, he doesn't expect to
make more this high.
Tell us what to call her, and we'll put that name on her stern!
Sold! 1/12/08
BOW VIEW
BRIDGE VIEW
EXPLODED VIEW
FOREMAST DETAIL
DECK HOUSE STERN VIEW
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HS-81
Freighter #3
This model is 20" long, 5" on her beam, with a
freeboard of 1.25" from waterline to Main Deck. Interiors of Deck House and Bridge are accessible, detailed, and the Steering
Console in the Wheelhouse is especially good. Main Deck Hatch Covers open on this model to reveal holds ready to be filled
with ... whatever fills your holds. The Mast and both Loading Booms are functional and may be swung over either side and then back
to the holds, as well as elevated parallel with the mast.
Tell us what to call her, and we'll put that name on her stern!
Sold! 1/11/08
BOW VIEW
BRIDGE VIEW
EXPLODED VIEW
WATERLINE VIEW
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Ordering and Guarantee
To cover the extra weight, packing and insurance, there is a 10% surcharge for shipping these
models which will be reflected in the Shopping Cart when Checking Out
(see
HOW TO ORDER )
Richard Houston personally guarantees to refund
the purchase price (minus postage) if anyone is not satisfied with his purchase and returns the model
in saleable condition.
Overseas Buyers! Due
to the vagaries of my Shopping Cart System, an additional $10 must be added to the total price
of each Ship Model as if it were a separate purchase. Sorry for the inconvenience-- The General
Put About for
Gunboats Main Page .
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And Hard About For
Native Craft & China Station , Page 2
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