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SeaWatch Books Podcast
The SeaWatch Books Podcast explores the art, craftsmanship, and history of ship modeling through conversations with expert modelers, historians, and industry leaders. Hosted by Mike Ellison, publisher of SeaWatch Books, the series dives into legendary restorations, maritime history, and the people shaping the world of scale ship modeling today.
Podcasting since 2025 • 4 episodes
SeaWatch Books Podcast
Latest Episodes
Inside the World’s Largest Ship Model Collection with Simon Stephens
🚢 Inside the World's Largest Ship Model Collection – with Curator Simon Stephens 🌍Join us for a fascinating conversation with Simon Stephens, longtime curator at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London, as we ...
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Episode 4
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The Hidden Treasures of the Rogers Collection: A Conversation with Grant Walker
Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the world of historic ship models with Grant Walker, curator and author of The Rogers Collection of Dockyard Models. In this episode, Grant shares the incredible story of how the Naval Academy acquired o...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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A Model Life: David Antscherl’s Journey in Ship Modeling
⛵Welcome to the SeaWatch Podcast! ⛵In this episode, we dive deep into the world of ship modeling with David Antscherl, one of the most accomplished and prolific model shipbuilders and authors in the field. From his early fascination wit...
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Episode 2
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40:05
Inside the Workshop: A Professional Ship Modeler’s Journey with Rob Napier
🚢 Welcome to the First Ever SeaWatch Books Podcast! ⚓In this debut episode, host Mike Ellison sits down with renowned ship modeler and historian Rob Napier for a fascinating deep dive into his decades-long career. From his early days bu...
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Episode 1
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