Jerry Melton
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“I’ve been a model craftsman for over 40 years. I lived in Southern California for most of my life and moved to Ft. Smith Arkansas in 1977. I carved my first model boat, a Chris Craft, in or around 1955.”
“I'm a scratch-ship builder. I make my own display cases and 100% of the parts that are used on my models. The names plates are the only things I have made for me. The right set of plans is the key to a well built model, and it's a must. Model ships and boats are works of art that you should enjoy, and remember, they're also an investment.”
“Most of my models are plank-on-bulkhead construction, and are made from poplar, pear, and mahogany. I use brass in most cases for the metal parts. I roll my own string so I can stay in the right scale for ropes. My display cases are usually made from oak or mahogany and can have a Plexiglas cube cover or wood frame type. Display tables can also be made.”
A NOTE TO REMEMBER:
" Keep your sails high, your bottom low and don't fall overboard "