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Model Ship Builder - Philip Eisnor
 Philip Eisnor working on a model of the merchant ship "Three-Sisters" A ship originally built by his grandfather
The following are some pictures of models built by Senior Marine Draftsman (ret.) and Professional Model Ship Builder Philip Eisnor of Coldbrook, Nova Scotia. Since he started building models in the 1950's, over the years Philip has built numerous models for various private collectors and museums across North America. Here are just a few:
Built in 1921 at the Smith & Rhuland Shipyard in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in its time, the fishing schooner Bluenose dominated the International Fishermans Trophy Cup and retired undefeated after 18 years, the only ship to do so. Philips model of the Schooner "Bluenose" may be perhaps the most accurate representation of the "Bluenose" as she was in 1921 when she was launched. He spent many years in researching this project. Much of his time was spent in the Nova Scotia archives and talking with people in the Lunenburg area who sailed on the "Bluenose" along with some of the shipbuilders who were responsible for building her and were also involved in the building of the "Bluenose II". Because only a single tattered sheet of the original drawings were found some invaluable sources of information regarding her deck arrangement included pictures from renowned marine photographers Wallace R. MacAskill and John Knickle, whose combination of pictures left not doubt as to the arrangement of the "Bluenose's" deck furniture, equipment rigging etc.
Bluenose PlansPhilip's Schooner “Bluenose” drawings are available for sale in two scales, the first set is drawn at 1/4” = 1’-0”. This set of drawings is highly detailed and shows the vessel as she was in 1921; the set contains seven sheets of constructional drawings, with two sheets with details etc. to build a Plank-on-Frame model. This set will allow you to build a Museum Class model having a total length of 44 inches. Price for this set is $85.00 (CDN), plus shipping & Handling. The second set is of the same quality and are drawn at 3/16” = 1’-0”. These drawings are for the construction of a Plank-on-Bulkhead scale model having a total length of 33 inches, the set comprises of six highly detailed sheets, which will give you a beautiful model suitable for the average home or office. In addition to this I have developed a Builders Manual with over 50 pages of instructions, diagrams and photo’s, the price of this is $25.00 (CDN) in addition to the price of the drawings. This item can be sent via E-Mail on receipt of your order. Price of this set is $80.00 (CDN), plus shipping
Merchant Schooner - "Three-Sisters"
This next schooner was a merchant ship named the "Three-Sisters". This is a model in Philip's families private collection and holds a place near to his heart in that his grandfather was involved in the building of the original "Three-Sisters" in 1885 at Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
English Brig circa 1780 
 
Philip built this Brig from plans he obtained from the Maritime Museum in Greenwich, England. The vessel was typical of the period from the mid 1700s to the early 1800s. It was this type of vessel that dealt with smugglers, pirates and the like along the English coast line as well as here in North America. What caught his attention were the ships hull lines. Why did Philip build this particlar model? Well I can think of no better words that Philip used to explain it to me after I asked him:
"The hull has very nice lines and that's why I built her, somehow she had a nice feel to her. That is probably the very reason that most of us build the models we do. For some reason or another, it just feels right to us.
Other plans availableSchooner "Columbia"The schooner “Columbia” of 1923 is one of the competitors that raced against the schooner “Bluenose”. The drawings for this fine schooner are drawn at 3/16” = 1’-0” having the same quality and detail as the “Bluenose”. The model is Plank-on-Bulkhead construction; the drawings consist of eight highly detailed sheets giving you a model of about 33 inches in length.Price of this set is $85.00 (CDN), plus shipping
Brigantine "Maggie Belle"The Brigantine “Maggie Belle” is one of those lovely ships designed and built in Mahone Bay by John H. Zwicker, Mahone Bay, N.S., the ship was launched on November 8, 1904. She sailed from Lunenburg for many years however, on March 17, 1917 she caught fire and was lost at sea off the Azores. The model makes a nice representation of ships of that period, the drawings are a highly detailed set of five (5) sheets drawn to a scale of 3/16”=1’-0” and is a Plank on Bulkhead model.Price of this set is $75.00 (CDN), plus shipping
Pinky Schooner "Dove"Another nice little schooner is the Bay of Fundy pilot boat, she’s the Pinky schooner “Dove” designed and built by Sylvester S. Baltzer in 1875 and built at Preaux, Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. The owner – captain was James George, pilot. This vessel served as a Pilot Vessel for many years finally she was sold and served as a fishing vessel operating in the Bay of Fundy. The vessel has been heavily researched , drawings are done at a scale of ½” =1’-0”, the set comprise of three detailed sheets and the finished model would make an excellent small Radio Controlled schooner of the late 1800’s. Note: R/C installation not shownPrice of this set is $45.00 (CDN), plus shipping
Typical drawing details:
The drawings for most vessels are the result of over three years of research and investigation.
Payment for these drawings is to be made by a Bank or Postal Money Order or a Bank Draft. No personal cheques (checks) please or credit cards. Michael Eisnor or email: m.eisnor (at) ns (dot) sympatico (dot) ca
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