Boat model Tyhoon. This is just another one of our museum quality model boats that we offer. We also offer varous Chris Craft speed boat models and Riva speed boat models as well.
Plank on frame construction where each strip of wood is applied to the hull one at a time
Made from heartwood honduras mahogany. One of the highest quality mahoganies available and typically used for real boats.
Highly polished smooth finish. Many layers of paint and varnish applied. Each layer is left to dry and micro sanded before another layer is applied.
Plush leather seats
Brass and stainless steel fittings (propellers, steering wheel, horns, etc.) - No plastic parts
Dashboard has realistic gauges/switches
Meticulously painted like the actual Tyhoon
Epoxy waterproofed. The hatches open so that remote control installation is possible. NOTE: We do not sell the remote control components and are unfamiliar with this process.
To build this ship, extensive research was done using various sources such as drawings, copies of original plans and photos of the actual ship.
The boat, Typhoon, was designed back in 1929 by George Crouch. The Typhoon's origin began with Edsel Ford, who was an avid raceboat enthusiast. Knowing the background, and seeing the famous Teaser speedboat in action, Edsel Ford wanted a new fast boat just like it. He contacted the yard that built the Teaser and had an exact copy built, naming it the Typhoon. The Typhoon was a large brute, measuring in at 40' in length with a 2000 cu. in. Wright Typhoon engine, she was made for racing. Edsel Ford never used it as a pure racer, however. His primary use for the boat was as a commuter speedboat between the Ford factory and his home in Lake St. Claire. In 1941, Ford sold it to Howard Hughes who kept it running during the war years, but soon sold it after the war. The Typhoon then went through a series of owners over the next few years ending up in Kentucky. Then in the late sixties, her current owners had her shipped from Kentucky to Seattle Washington. In the late 1960's, at Bryants Marina in Washington, the boat that was docked next to the Typhoon caught fire. The fire raged out of control, and soon engulfed the Typhoon. The Typhoon was a total loss.
Showroom under construction until Sept 2008 - Call for an appointment
Handcrafted Model Ships, LLC.
(800) 313-9128 (626) 299-7330
1841 West Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803
