Like some novelists, historians, filmmakers and composers, Vic Lehner, 83, of Ocala can take three to four years to create his art.

John McElwee of Syosset with his model of a 2,000 year-old fishing boat. (Photo by Chris Boyle) The Long Island Ship Model Society has been around since 1966 and works diligently to preserve an art ...

BATTLE CREEK --Between the smoke rising out of smokestacks and lines of rivets in the hulls, Jack East's model boats are impressive to see. But East isn't one to explain everything. "That is my secret ...

As a teenager, Roger Berry took a keen interest in building model ships. Having never undergone any formal training, he experimented using various woods and planks and, fast-forward to today, he has ...

A disaster film from the 1970s was the inspiration for a impressive new exhibit on board the Queen Mary. Two beautiful, intricate, 8-foot-long model ships that took more than 20 years to build are now ...

Longtime woodworker Rob Ecker has a passion for building boats. The Sheboygan man made half a dozen rowboats and kayaks to take out on the water. Unfortunately, his hobby also takes up a lot of space.