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Featured currently is a model of a 17th century Danish ship of the line, the Fredericus Quatrous.  The original model construction date is unknown, but it is easily 100 years old.  It was restored at least once in Copenhagen in 1949 by D.A. Jensen, who left his signature on the spar deck.

The hull is solid pine and weighs over 20 pounds.  All blocks and tackle are hand carved, as is the decorative stern transom.  Three canvas sails survive; the forecourse (the lower yardarm on the forward mast) has detailed sail handling rigging (leechlines and buntlines) installed.

WSMS member Larry Smith has
now completed the task of repairing mouse-inflicted damage, a broken bowsprit, and a general restoration of this model after many years of neglect in storage.

 
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Next meeting: Saturday, February 11, 2023 -- 10:00 am - noon at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD.

Those unable to attend in person can participate in this meeting via ZOOM--link has been emailed to members.

March meeting: Annual AUCTION on Saturday, March 18, 10:00 am to noon at the Rhodeside Grill, 1836 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 (basement room).

The work of over 30 member modelers can be found on this website...

Over 300 ships are now in our database of vessels that have been modeled by WSMS members.  See the Ships Gallery page.

See the latest (February 2023) issue of the Lynx under the Newsletter link
2022-23 officers were elected at our June 2022 meeting: see About Us...
$20 annual dues have been reinstated.

Historical note: The WSMS website was launched in October 2009.  Its creator and initial webmaster was Patricia Woodhouse. See the October 2009 issue of the Lynx.

Another historical note: The WSMS engraved nametags were created by Gene Larson.  See the November 2009 issue of the Lynx.

Page last updated February 10, 2023

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