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.

In the last few decades the diversity of boat models has grown exponentially. No longer is the hobby limited to old-fashioned sail boats, the kind your grandpa built in a glass bottle. Today you can find a variety of exciting models, everything from battleships to ocean liners.

Many name brand speed and recreation boat models are now available as well. Chris Craft boat models have been growing in popularity and have a wide range of recreational boat designs. There are also models from upscale manufacturers like Ferrari. Although the catalog of boat models is ever expanding, the traditional designs remain a staple of the industry.