Scale Models & Half Hulls:

Thanks for visiting our gallery of ship models and half hulls. 

​Stefan, who has worked all his life as a boat builder, directs his skills and knowledge into building large scale boat models and half hulls with precision and finesse, while Gabrielle produces miniature to scale models outside of a bottle.

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Joshua Slocum's Spray Model:

In 1895, after having completely restored a derelict Oyster schooner in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Joshua Slocum set out on a historic journey, ultimately becoming the first person ever to circumnavigate the world single-handed on a sailing vessel. He subsequently wrote a book of his adventure called "Sailing Alone Around the World." It must be noted that he accomplished this feet without the aid of a self steering unit, relying upon lashing the tiller and the balance of the boat to keep to her course. Stefan's design of the Spray is based on the plans from the book and photos taken during the period.

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Orca Miniature Scale Model:

This is a 1:64 scale model of the "Orca" from the movie Jaws. A variety of available plans were used and edited based on stills from the movie to produce a miniature replica. The model itself measures 193mm (just over 7.5 inches) and is displayed on wooden boat stand.

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La Neptune -​Half Hull:

The Neptune is one of the two remaining Barque du Leman that sails today on Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), Switzerland.  Stefan was requested to build a half hull for a swiss collector.  These types of boats were once used to transport cargo, like stones, timber, barreled goods, etc.. throughout the Lake Geneva area.

Half hull Neptune made by Stefan with the bottled Neptune, built by Gabrielle in the background.

With her fine attention to miniature detail, Gabrielle hand-painted the shield of Switzerland and Geneva on the stern panel (above) as well as the name on the plaque (below).