The anticipation my grandson exhibited upon learning that I would take him to see "WA'A MOANA" was only matched by my own excitement. However, my enthusiasm was for a different reason. The film showcased a Fijian Kamakau outrigger canoe, a type of sailing vessel that I had been commissioned to construct a scale model of. The model was completed in September of 2021. Indeed, the vessel featured in "MOANA" bore a striking resemblance to the Fijian Kamakau. This particular type of outrigger canoe is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional designs ever created. I was fortunate to be able to produce a scale model of this vessel, and the project was successfully completed in September of 2021.
The anticipation my grandson exhibited upon learning that I would take him to see "WA'A MOANA" was only matched by my own excitement. However, my enthusiasm was for a different reason. The film showcased a Fijian Kamakau outrigger canoe, a type of sailing vessel that I had been commissioned to construct a scale model of. The model was completed in September of 2021. Indeed, the vessel featured in "MOANA" bore a striking resemblance to the Fijian Kamakau. This particular type of outrigger canoe is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional designs ever created. I was fortunate to be able to produce a scale model of this vessel, and the project was successfully completed in September of 2021.
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Completed September 2021
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Attachment sail to “Tau”
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A view of the many cross-beams and connectives to the “ama” .
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Starboard view of the canoe
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A view of the railings and forward beam attachment .
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Top view of the various cross-beams and seat (in black)