salvia ship models

Thank you for visiting my page  where you will find information about my ship  models. I specialize in making static replicas in scale 1:200 of freighters, steamers, ocean liners, tankers, etc.. Generally built by plans which I  get from Smithsonian Institution.-  My work is truly"one of a kind" , I  personally built each and every one by hand, they do not come from oversea and do not sell them to be assembled. My shop is a one person  operation, I carved,sanded, solder, paint and also sweep my own shop. I do not  own a laser cutting machine a cad-cam or  3d. printer. My ship models are built the old fashion  way, every hull is individually constructed, hand carved, shaped  polished and cover  with epoxy resin, which gives a smooth and steel appearance, super structures are covered with plastic card, when need scribed wood is used for decking. For railing I used brass stanchions that will be strung with fine  brass wire  (.007) Mast and booms are made in brass tube, for fitting the best available ,some build  by me and casted with  resin.  Every detail in the drawings are represented in the model, plus some extras that my experience allows me to perform.   A lot of hours are necessary for each model , but the most important thing is dedication to be able to make a replica 3 dimensional from plans, sketches  and photos.  The model will be keel mounted in a polished wood base, a protective acrylic case will be made according to the size, a brass plaque with the models information will be added.  The  model requires a special packing to assure the model arrive with out any problem.-  When I do my work a have  two things in mind, first to make a replica of the ship of a bygone era, a time when  each of them looked different and each had  individual character,  second  is to make a fine piece to decorate your  office, den or home and that make you proud to display. Every ship model  is built based on research, planning and dedication which take  time , patience and talent to transform the work into a truly ingenious piece  of workmanship.  This combination will give an exceptional detailed ship replica to last many years.  invite you to visit my work so you can  see what I have built, what I am building  and  what I can build for you.  In case you do no see  your favorite vessel on my display send me a few lines I will see what I can do  for you.