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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.
Episodes
7 episodes
The “Rum” Line: From Angostora Executive to Master Ship Modeler - Kevin Kenny’s Story
Join host Michael Ellison for a fascinating conversation with master model shipbuilder Kevin Kenny, creator of the long-running YouTube series documenting his build of HMS Thorn. Kevin shares how a bold promise at work led him back int...
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Tom Lauria’s Journey: A Life in Models and the Legacy of Alice S. Wentworth
In this episode, we welcome master model maker Tom Lauria to the bridge. From his early days building models in the Bronx to becoming a renowned ship modeler on Cape Cod, Tom shares the winding journey that led him to the world of scratch-built...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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53:30
The Art (and Sport!) of Ship Modeling with Olha and Kroum Batchvarov
In this episode of the SeaWatch Podcast, we sit down with Olha and Kroum Batchvarov—two remarkable individuals united by a love of ships, history, and precision craftsmanship.Olha shares her inspiring journey from discovering ship model...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:51
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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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:49
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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42:42
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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