Small Ship Models

Few actors have the range and talent to break free of Hollywood-typecasting. It is even more difficult when an actor has an obvious knack, such as a comedy or action star. Robin Williams, although renowned as a comedian, has played a wide range of characters in movies for every age group.

When I was growing up one of my favorite movies was Hook. I remember Captain Hook’s cabin with his model yachts and knickknacks, as well as the flamboyant Rufio. This movie introduced me to a fun-loving, kid-like Williams as an aging Peter Pan. Obviously I was surprised as I got older and realized that we had a vulgar, dark side to his comedy, displayed in films like Death to Smoochy. Comedians have a tendency to get put into the same roles over-and-over again, but Williams is one of the pleasant anomalies.

For many children, all the education in the world isn’t enough to guarantee success. Sure, having an abundance of knowledge and degrees doesn’t hurt, but it pays to have a concrete goal. In order to spark some ambition in a growing child, he or she should be told from a young age that hard work and dedication can pay off in the form of desirable material goods.

If a young boy is given a model yacht to play with, he will naturally want to own a full-size version someday. Planting this mental seed early on will most likely ratchet up the willingness and drive it takes to make money. Model yachts can also be appreciated for their elegant craftsmanship and attention to detail, but they’re most desirable because of the wealth they connote.

For anyone who loves to sail, it’s usually a love that extends beyond the act of sailing itself. Rather, sailing enthusiasts are enamored with sailing more as a lifestyle than strictly as a hobby. If you know someone who is this interested in sailing, get them a gift that will remind them of the life, even when they can’t be on the water. To that end, look into the various scale model ships that are available for purchase. These exact replicas of actual ships will be particularly interesting to a sailing fanatic, who can appreciate the accuracy of the ships.

And if they are looking for a new hobby, perhaps you could even set them on the path to building their own model ships. This will be a lot more time consuming than simply displaying a ready made model ship, but it will also provide hours of entertainment for any sailor who’s interested in the mechanics of a sailboat or other sailing vessel. No matter what type of ship they’re interested in, the finished product can be displayed at the person’s home or work.