A detailed 1:300 scale model of the W. W. Holloway, a self-unloading Great Lakes freighter — notably featured in the bridge jump scene from The Blues Brothers. As far as known, this is the only published 3D model of this specific ship.

Print details:

Scale: 1:300 (finished model ~56cm long)Designed for FDM printing, 0.4mm nozzle, PLALayer heights: 0.2mm (hull), 0.1mm (most parts), down to 0.05mm (prop, small deck items, unloading tackle)Not beginner-friendly — fine parts can be scaled up (e.g., 1:150) for easier printingHull sections provided base-down; multiple parts require duplicates, including mirrored boom trusses

Assembly:

Requires scale-modelling experience: sanding, trimming, drilling, filling, and painting/weathering are needed for a finished lookIncludes exploded-view guides for the conveyor housing and boom trussReference photos included showing the builder's own paint/assembly process

Extras:

Model floats stably and sits high in the water (would need added ballast for realistic waterline floating)Hollow base compartment can be filled with weights for stability

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