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San Francisco Bay Scow Schooner 1:48 – Midwest 972 Heritage EditionSan Francisco Bay Scow Schooner 1: 48 Scale Heritage Kit Precision Engineering for the Multi Mast Wood on Frame Build The Midwest #972 Scow Schooner is an essential project for the builder looking to move beyond single mast hulls and into the complex world of schooner rigging and heavy deck detailing. These "square toed" workhorses were the heavy lifters of 19th century San Francisco, designed to haul lumber and bricks across the shallow sloughs of
San Francisco Bay Scow Schooner – 1:48 Scale Heritage Kit
Precision Engineering for the Multi-Mast Wood-on-Frame Build
The Midwest #972 Scow Schooner is an essential project for the builder looking to move beyond single-mast hulls and into the complex world of schooner rigging and heavy deck detailing. These "square-toed" workhorses were the heavy-lifters of 19th-century San Francisco, designed to haul lumber and bricks across the shallow sloughs of the Golden Gate.
This kit provides the structural foundation and high-detail materials required to create a museum-quality replica, allowing you to focus on the fine-tuning and finishing that defines a high-end display piece.
Kit Features & Contents:
Laser-Cut Precision: Engineered with Laser-Cut Quality Basswood and precision parts. This ensures near-perfect fitment and a fair, square hull, significantly reducing heavy sanding time.
Intermediate Schooner Rigging: A perfect platform for expanding your rigging skills. The schooner rig introduces the technical challenge of coordinating two masts, gaffs, booms, and a bowsprit.
Complete Fitting Set: A comprehensive hardware suite including Mast Hoops, Brass Wire, and Rigging Cordage.
Detailed Deck Machinery: Features an Authentic Anchor Winch & Gears, Winch Drums, Hawse Holes, and real Chain for both the Anchor and Bobstay.
Cast Metal Trawl Rigs: Includes high-detail cast metal trawl rigs to capture the rugged, industrial look of a working bay schooner.
Custom Sail Fabrication: Includes premium sailcloth and full-scale templates. This allows you to achieve the authentic "drape" and scale-accurate seams that seasoned modelers prefer over pre-sewn alternatives.
Technical Documentation: Includes a legendary 64-page illustrated manual and full-scale plans—designed not as a basic tutorial, but as a technical reference guide with progress check-off boxes.
Display Stand Included: A custom-milled wood display stand is included to showcase the unique flat-bottomed lines of the scow.
Technical Specifications:
Model Number: 972
Scale: 1:48 (1/4" = 1') – The industry standard for high-detail desktop models.
Overall Length: 17" (43.2 cm)
Overall Height: 17.2" (43.7 cm)
Construction: Laser-Cut Wood-on-Frame / Success Series
Experience Level: Intermediate / Level-Up
The "Bench Space" Comparison
Choose the right project for your current workshop goals:
Feature |
Chesapeake Bay Flattie (#965) |
SF Bay Scow Schooner (#972) |
| Primary Project Goal | Mastering Hull Fairing & Plank-on-Frame | Mastering Schooner Rigging & Deck Detail |
| Rigging Type | Single Mast / Straightforward | Two Masts / Advanced Rigging Lines |
| Hardware Suite | Brass Eyelets & Simple Fittings | Cast Metal Winch, Gears & Trawl Rigs |
| Sails | Fabric Pattern & Sailcloth | Fabric Pattern (Builder Cut & Finish) |
| Scale | 1:24 (Large Details) | 1:48 (Fine Historical Scale) |
| Complexity | Level 1: Confidence Builder | Level 2: Intermediate Challenge |
Modeler's Insider Note:
“While the Scow Schooner is famous for its flat-bottomed stability, the real reward for the builder is in the deck work. The 1:48 scale provides ample room for 'detailing out.' For an ultra-realistic finish, community builders recommend weathering the cast-metal winch with dry-brushing and adding scale lumber or brick pallets to the deck to recreate an 1880s cargo run.”
HISTORY
During the last half of the 19th century, the San Francisco Bay Scow Schooner was the workhorse of the Pacific Coast and inland waterway. These “Square-Toed Packets” ranged the
coast from Alaska to Mexico. Although wide in their variety, nearly all were built on the San Francisco Bay, but migrated along the coast in Summer and early Fall.
A design influenced only by purpose and environment, the San Francisco Bay Scow Schooner represented a perfected design. Their short, wide, flat hulls were unparalleled in their
ability to carry cargo up the shallowest of rivers or narrowest of sloughs. Their sharp rocker and narrow ends maintained sailing characteristics which under the right conditions were competitive
with their deep bellied cousins. Only in the steep chop of the open ocean was the Scow rivaled by the blue water sailor.
Unparalleled in the world, the San Francisco Bay Scow Schooner was unlike any of her distant cousins in both construction and design. Narrow transoms, generous bottom rocker, and
lofty rig were typical features recorded in historical notes and photographs. These little ships were built with no deadrise to heir sections and perfectly plumb sides. They were usually built without
plans, and each was probably built exactly as every other built by the same man. Although Scow varied in length from 34 feet (Kate 1851), to 87 feet (Edith 1906), the average Scow Schooner was 40 to 60 feet in length.
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★★★★★ 5
MUST READ BOOK!!
Format: Kindle
I was in a huge reading slump, when one of my favorite authors recommended this book in her readers group (The amazing Marie Mistry 🫶) and I absolutely DEVOURED this book. Now I’m in the club crying about having to wait until December for Term 2!
This book is about a girl named Pandora who has suffered a life that nobody would ever wish to have. This book is about Pandora learning how to live, learning about herself and what she really wants. She has a long journey to find out all of these things, but she took the first steps in this book and it was beautiful to read. Some of the men in this book are our dream men, Hunter and Reed 😍 and then we have the men who need some work and who we all really just want to beat up until they admit what they really feel, Skel, Bram and Dexter. But that cliffy was a killer and I absolutely cannot wait until the next book!!
You have written an absolute dream of a book Lyra and I eagerly await the next installment in this series!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Addicting!
Format: Kindle
I could not stop reading. It was so refreshing to have a series start so completely different than most fated mates/fantasy academy rh I’ve been reading. From the desert scenery to the magic and feeding plus the psychological trauma the characters are there to deal with. Pandora is absolutely adorable and I totally relate to hiding behind my hair. I love that she’s literally the most scary type of demon but it’s not the usual “badass mc” persona (which I do love a badass that can fend for herself and kick ass from the start but it was a nice change of pace). I’m not usually a big fan of bully within the harem but each character has their reasons for their actions and also conflicting feelings about them. I adore Dex and Reed! Complete opposites but their personalities and inner monologues made them instant favs. I can’t wait to see the character growth with the guys and continued strength for Pandora.
The captivating characters and references to the Fate Hallow series added so much depth and now I need another reread while I wait for book 2. The concept of magic and the unique feeding habits of the demon characters were intriguing. I can't wait for the next book to continue this thrilling journey.
In summary, this book is a must-read for fantasy and magic academy rh fans. With its enchanting characters, nods to the Fate Hallow series, and imaginative concepts, it offers an immersive reading experience that hwill leave you craving for more.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Best academy I've read this year
Format: Kindle
I need a few things when it comes to a first book of a PNR romance series
1-Good world building (which this totally did)
2-An FMC I can root for (oh hell yes, Pandora is someone I can cheer for)
3-Good drama (can you say GROVEL BOYS!)
4-Enough story to make you feel like you really read something with meat (you saw this book is like 600 pages, yeah?)
5-A hook at the end so I want more! (please, Lyra, gimmie more?!? I need more!!)
Be aware this book is a slow burn, but damn do I feel like there'll be some big payoff when it finally happens. Who doesn't like the buildup?
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Pandora’s Pain, Power, and Passion
Format: Kindle
I absolutely love this new world Lyra Winters has created! The spin on a Demon Academy setting was fresh, unique, and completely addictive.
Pandora is a character who immediately captured my heart. Thought to be powerless and enduring years of brutal abuse from her mother, it’s no surprise that her powers emerge at the exact moment she needs them most. After her mother’s death, Pandora discovers her father is none other than Death himself, a soul eater with a dark legacy. Her journey at the academy is anything but easy, filled with challenges tied to her father’s infamous reputation, her barely controlled abilities, and the cruelty of those around her.
Pandora is easy to root for, you feel every ounce of her pain, resilience, and growth. Along the way she meets Reed, a half-human dream demon who’s kind, steady, and the kind of friend everyone wishes they had. There’s also Hunter, a vengeance demon and counselor connected to her father, who adds another intriguing layer to her story. Then there are the bullies: Dexter, a brooding shadow demon; Bram, a chaos demon with a drinking problem and deep hatred for demon nobility; and Skel, a fear demon wrestling with his own darkness. They might hurt her, but they also can’t seem to stay away when she’s in danger, making for some deliciously complicated dynamics.
This book hits so many of my favorite tropes: friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, and of course, the irresistible “who hurt you?” storyline. I devoured it, and I’m already diving straight into book two!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2025
★★★★★ 5
So good!
Format: Kindle
Oh my goodness! What did I just read? Lyra Winters you have some serious explaining to do! That cliffhanger killed me! I am so happy to be back in the world of Kalista. This is definitely darker than Fates Hollow but oh so good. This is a fated mates reverse harem which I absolutely love.
Pandora had a very hard and rough upbringing. She lives in pain constantly and it makes it hard on her. She struggles with everything because she was kept so isolated and is new to her magic. Pandora gets sent to the Reform Academy and all of them have reasons why they are there. I love how, after everything she has been through, she is still a nice person. She is growing and becoming stronger too. Love her character.
The guys all act like jerks at first but all have a back story that helps understand why even though want to smack them. I'm here for the groveling that I'm sure will come. I love them all. They each bring something for her. They are all drawn to her though.
This is a slow burn book but there will be more books in the series so sure it will build. Man, that cliffhanger was a doozy and need book 2 now!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024