Dusek Model Boat Kits

The American Flyer Boat Also known as the USNS Flyer, was a US Navy C2-S-B1 type freighter. It was built for the Maritime Commission (MC). This boat was called Water Witch and was subsequently purchased in 1946 by United States Lines. They renamed it American Flyer. Under the orders of the Navy, the American Flyer…

About the Hohentwiel The Hohentwiel paddle steamer was launched on 11 January 1913, as the seventh steamboat of the Königlich Württembergischen Staatsbahnen line. She was named after the Hohentwiel volcano, in Southern Germany. She mainly sailed along Europe’s third largest inland lake, Lake Constance, from her home port Friedrichshafen. Throughout the years, she became one…

About the Knock Nevis The Knock Nevis was originally known as the Seawise Giant and was the longest and largest ship every built, with a displacement of 657.019 tonnes. Throughout her years, she renamed several times to Happy Giant, Jahre Viking, Oppama and Mont. This ultra large supertanker was constructed by Sumito Heavy Industries in…

The Hawaii/Nevada Standard Wooden Model Ship: Anchoring History in Handcrafted Detail Let’s be honest: Most “historical replicas” collect dust. Not this one. The Hawaii/Nevada Standard Wooden Model Ship isn’t just a display piece—it’s a hand-forged tribute to the warships that refused to fade into obscurity. For collectors who crave substance over trends, this is your…

About the Hawaiian Pilot The Hawaiian Pilot was originally launched on 3 December 1943 and known as the USS Burleigh. Before she became a commercial cargo ship, she served as a Bayfield-class attack vessel during World War II.  She was commissioned shortly after her launch, and later on saved as the flagship of Transport Squadron…