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Model Boat - Chris Craft Triple Cockpit Painted 32"LOrder yours today!Enjoy this chris craft model boat! Now Available!
The legend of Chris-Craft began in 1884, when Christopher Columbus Smith began the Smith Boat House on the St. Clair River in Algonac, Michigan, to manufacture small duck boats and power launches. Later, the company was extended to Chris Smith and Sons Boat Co. Many of his larger runabouts were used as taxis, transporting guess on the river front to resorts, or to various sightseeing attractions. In the twenty's, mostly runabouts were produced, but with the introduction of his speed boats, Chris Smith's fame took off. Chris-Craft was the largest producer of mahogany boats in the country. In one year alone, one million feet of mahogany was delivered. Truck load after truck of Philippine Mahogany would arrive at the factory daily. No wood was ever wasted either. First, the lumber was air dried. Then, various hull parts were laid out using templates. Also, patterns were cut into plugs to be cemented into the counter sunk holes of the screws. All scraps were burned in the furnace for fuel. The decade of the thirties showed a tremendous growth in the company despite the market crash of 1929. However, in 1939, Chris Smith succumbed to an illness which had begun to affect him years before. The death of Chris-Craft did not deter the growth of the company. During the Forties, especially the war years of '42 to '45, Chris Craft produced over 12,000 LCPR (Landing Craft Personnel Raft) for the Army. 98 other pleasure craft were also produced. During this time, the "Barrel-Back" style was introduced. With its pointed bow, and curved transom, created a sleek look took the market by storm. The post-war economic boom at Chris-Craft was felt in increasing sales and the new product lines. Even with a management change that took place in the early eighties, Chris-Craft bounced back with sleeker designs and a greater market share. Chris Smith would have been proud. And also the legend continues... * 100% hand built from scratch. * Hundreds of hours is required to finish a model at museum-quality level. * We use the highest quality woods like rose wood, ebony, black wood, mahogany, teak… All the wood is naturally seasoned and kiln dry before use to make sure that the completed products withstand any climate. * Completed models contain thousands of details created by our skillful master craftsmen. * Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood. * Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of our models. * Extensive research through original plans and pictures make our models authentic. * Each model goes through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop * The perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector This product can be listed under the following categories: chris craft model boat, wooden runabout, model runabout
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