Galway Hooker, WAK, 1/72

[Michael M]

And now something completely different ;)

My first ever venture into sailing vessels: Galway Hooker in 1/72 scale . It's a paper model by WAK with all their add-ons, fully painted. I dipped into my stash of veneer to further enhance the look of untreated wooden parts. I'm a firm believer of the theory that the ships DO get dirty, so my little Hooker looks like it was out and about for a while

I hope you'll enjoy it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers

Mick.
 

[Noel Smith]

Hi Mick

A really nice model. Nice to see a model of a  historic working boat. In 1/72me scale of looks to be quite a small model, so credit where it is due, the extra detailing you have placed on the model really enhances the model.

 

My wife and I have a  close friend who comes from Galway and she has often asked if there is a model of a Galway Hooker. Visited Galway a few years back and saw a couple of restored Hookers out on the bay.

Up to now I was unaware that there was a model kit, even in catd. I will have to take a look at the WAK website if there is one. Also Marcle Models here in the UK who are card model specialists.

Edited June 9 by Noel Smith

[Michael M]

Thanks and here you go Noel:

 

https://www.wak.pl/

[Noel Smith]

Thanks for the link Michael.   

Best regards  Noel.

[Michael M]

Little update to the Hooker. I've added reef lines, crew and some fish  Crew is from two separate White Stork's kits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers 

Mick.

[Ngantek]

Looks fantastic Mick. There are card models and 'there is absolutely no way that can be card' models. This is one of the latter. Really astonishing work.

[ArnoldAmbrose]

On 6/9/2025 at 5:06 AM, Michael M said:

I'm a firm believer of the theory that the ships DO get dirty, so my little Hooker looks like it was out and about for a while

G'day, she certainly does. I hadn't realized at first that this was a card model, I thought it was wood. It's not what I would call a dynamic scene but is a superb representation of the way of life for thousands over the years. Very well done. Regards, Jeff.

[Janner-Al]

I never in a million years would have thought this is a paper model and the rigging is fantastic.

Alan.

[noelh]

Very nice indeed. The real boats are familiar sight for me whether either out in the bay or floating in the Claddagh Basin near Galway city centre. 

 

I didn't realise there was a model available either although I was aware of WAK and their eclectic subjects. 

[rob Lyttle]

This is a wonderful build, can't believe it's card/paper!!😲

The extras, the figures and details, really lift it to another level again. Well done 👏 

[dnl42]

That does look excellent! 

 

All the more so as she's paper

[HOUSTON]

OMG !

What an outstanding  and very IMPRESSIVE  and immaculately  done.

Your workmanship  is TOP NOTCH  and one would never have thought that this model was  made/constructed  in paper.

The Wood looks spectacular. 

   

 

Well it , your  Galway Hooker , reminds ME of a sea shanti that MY Late Mom  loved..

 

 

 

Thank you for a super model and sharing it with us.

She's a real beauty.