What is a model shipwright? :: View Single Post

As a modeler, do you think a ship / boat modeler is more of an Artisan, more of a Shipwright, more of a Craftsman, or a mixture? Ship and boat modeling has always been referred to as a "Hobby". While some other crafts are often referred to as "Art", like stain glass. Both require a great deal of skill and an eye for accuracy. I suppose a model shipwright is a little of each.

One thing that all modelers have in common is patience (one would hope) and an eye for details. When guests view one of my models and ask how long did it take you to build it, and I tell them the amount of hours it took, they look at me like I'm nuts. They then ask how much it would sell for. Even if you did want to sell a model, you could never charge enough for all the pains-taking, some times frustrating, hours you put into a project.

I think most of us do this for the love of crafting a beautiful, historically accurate (as posible) ship or boat model. Not to make us rich.

Take the poll, and leave a comment if you like.
John