I met Erik years ago ..about 34 years ago. I knew the two men who owned model shipways in Bogota N.J. a small and unassuming place, I would see models made by Eriks father and Erik himself in the book model shipways put out to view their models. through them and relocating to Gloucester mass. I met Erik at a folklife festival back in 1990. He was a very nice guy and thru the years would stop in to see his shop and just chat a minute. Eriks work was so impressive, not only his work on models, but his publications on vessels themselves, ships plans, and literature on the vessel being made. He is a Master, every time I see models anywhere, when I was in the states or where I now live in the U.K. or when I lived in Scotland, I am always comparing them to ERIKS , and he is still the best.
How great that you have known Erik for so long and have seen so much of his masterful work. I was impressed with his vast knowledge and his skills as a model maker, along with his dedication. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I didn't realize the dedication to detail and authenticity that model shipbuilders have. It's not just the craftsmanship that goes into actually building the model from scratch--it's also the historical accuracy that amazed me. The models are awesome! Now I want to know what you would cook for a seafaring adventure if you turned the clock back to 1890.
I think Erik's models are awesome too! Apparently, the 1890 ship fare would depend on whether you were a sailor or the captain. Sailors would get hard tack, which is a biscuit, and a ration of bread and beer, and meat a few times a week. Captains ate a bit better, with fresh baked bread and possibly chicken or pork and food flavored with spices.
Erik's models are beautiful works of art. I like the fact that he was an admirer of paintings of ships and that painters use his models to accurately depict ships in their work. My dad owned a model of the US Constitution that we still have. I'm going to take a closer look at it.
That's so great that you have your father's model of the US Constitution. Writing this story gave me an appreciation for the artistry of model making, especially how Erik approaches it with obsessive attention to detail.
I met Erik years ago ..about 34 years ago. I knew the two men who owned model shipways in Bogota N.J. a small and unassuming place, I would see models made by Eriks father and Erik himself in the book model shipways put out to view their models. through them and relocating to Gloucester mass. I met Erik at a folklife festival back in 1990. He was a very nice guy and thru the years would stop in to see his shop and just chat a minute. Eriks work was so impressive, not only his work on models, but his publications on vessels themselves, ships plans, and literature on the vessel being made. He is a Master, every time I see models anywhere, when I was in the states or where I now live in the U.K. or when I lived in Scotland, I am always comparing them to ERIKS , and he is still the best.
How great that you have known Erik for so long and have seen so much of his masterful work. I was impressed with his vast knowledge and his skills as a model maker, along with his dedication. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I didn't realize the dedication to detail and authenticity that model shipbuilders have. It's not just the craftsmanship that goes into actually building the model from scratch--it's also the historical accuracy that amazed me. The models are awesome! Now I want to know what you would cook for a seafaring adventure if you turned the clock back to 1890.
I think Erik's models are awesome too! Apparently, the 1890 ship fare would depend on whether you were a sailor or the captain. Sailors would get hard tack, which is a biscuit, and a ration of bread and beer, and meat a few times a week. Captains ate a bit better, with fresh baked bread and possibly chicken or pork and food flavored with spices.
Erik's models are beautiful works of art. I like the fact that he was an admirer of paintings of ships and that painters use his models to accurately depict ships in their work. My dad owned a model of the US Constitution that we still have. I'm going to take a closer look at it.
That's so great that you have your father's model of the US Constitution. Writing this story gave me an appreciation for the artistry of model making, especially how Erik approaches it with obsessive attention to detail.