Yacht Models

[sinbin]

Does anybody know where I could get a half way decent desk top model of my Ariel?

[Bill]

In the 1980's there was a person at the Santa Cruz YC who carved half models. I have one on my wall. Also, there was a young guy making wire models of yachts and we had several done for awards. Other than that, I've never heard of models of Ariels being available.

[Ed Ekers]

I see you are in Aptos. I know the guy at the Santa Cruz Yacht Club that has made our half/models. If you are interested I can track down his contact info......ed

[sinbin]

Thanks. Post it here and it might get him some business. -Dennis

[Ed Ekers]

Sorry this took so long but I finally tracked down the gentlemen who makes models. His name is Carl Ruhne. You can contact him via e-mail at Halfboat46@gmail.com . I also have a phone number that he said I can post on this board. 831/818-9394 .
I have two of his models in my home and can assure you that his work is very high quality. Again sorry it took so long….ed

[Lucky Dawg]

And there is this one - http://www.pearsonariel.org/discussion/showthread.php?2613-Replicas&p=26719#post26719

[Bill]

I believe that Carl does mostly 1/2 models. I have one, and it's very professional. And, a lot less expensive than Kyle's model maker.

[sinbin]

Thanks for the info. As a matter of fact, I had the model built over the course of a year by Motion Models.com. Most of the work was done in the Phillipines, and some of the rigging was damaged in shipment. I had a plaque made by Brinks Trophies, where I met Mick Podorson (4278073) who modified the base so it could accept a plexiglass cover. Gary's Plastics (4264002) made the cover - perfect fit for a 20" model. Brinks gave me the name of Carl Ruhne and a guy named Sid Waller (4757120). Sid was on Opal Cliffs, so I went to him for the repair. Great model maker - used to be curator of Monterey Maritime Museum. If I had met him first, I would have saved some money, as the model cost me as much as as the boat. The pain is over at this point, though, and I can admire "Sinbin" in the living room.
Ed: I believe I met you when I was looking for an Ariel ('93) and yours was up for sale for awhile. Also, I'm one of Ernie's many sailing students from the '80's. Many thanks.

[Ed Ekers]

Sinbin, I may have met you but it was not when Pathfinder was for sale. She was never on the market, in fact just yesterday I transferred ownership to Ernies widow.
After over 30 years of owning her I couldn't bring myself to sell her and Nancy was happy to take Pathfinder and share it with the rest of the Rideout clan. If you are interested I do have two very good sails for sale for the Ariel. Hope all is well with you..........ed

[sinbin]

Right. It definitely was not "Pathfinder" that I saw in SC. Finally bought "Sinbin" from the Boy Scouts up in San Rafael. Took me a year at Fortman and many beers to get her set up for the trip to Moss Landing. I'm good on sails at the moment, but will keep it in mind. Regards.

[Lucky Dawg]

I'd be interested to see pics of your completed product!

[sinbin]

There are pictures of the model somewhere on this forum. Perhaps the moderator can help locate. If not, I can get them to you after I get back into town in a week or so.

[Bill]

Here's the thread with sinbin's yacht model:

http://www.pearsonariel.org/discussion/showthread.php?2637-Model-Images-of-Sinbin&daysprune=-1

[sinbin]

Many Thanks.