Hi Bob.I have always been fascinated by the Victorian era,as it the started the evolution of warships.Started out doing plastic models,but there was never any from the old steam days.So I taught myself to scratch build.All my models are donated to the local naval museum,so people can see the "old steam navy",and see how colourful and unique they were.I have built only one modern era ship.I was asked to help build an eight foot model of HMCS Calgary,that is on display at our city hall.