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Ship In Bottle Models

Your source for finely crafted, highly detailed miniature ship models. Static display models ,ship in bottle models, ship in light bulb models and ship in pocket watch case models built by magazine article author and award winning model ship builder John Fox III.

John has 27 years of experience at professional model ship building, has had his models displayed in numerous museums and spoken at symposiums about his unique style of ship modeling. John has won over 30 awards at national and internationl model ship and boat building competitions, and has authored over 15 published magazine articles about his work. John's clients range from private sailing yacht owners to corporate businesses interested in custom built, miniature ship and boat models.

Here you can shop for that perfect nautical gift or just learn more about ship in bottle models. The following are some examples of the level of detail and quality of workmanship you will see during your visit.

"Torea" static display commissioned boat model, in glass and brass display case with planked base top

"Shearwater" boat in light bulb commissioned model, in 12" tall sodium vapor light bulb

"Newsboy" ship in bottle model, 200 ml "hip flask" bottle

Shackleton's "Endurance" in a light bulb commissioned model, in 12" long sodium vapor light bulb

"USS Constitution" in a pocket watch display case model, 2" diameter display watch case

Lothlorien Crafts & Design News!

The Museum & Convention Center of Wrangell, Alaska, is hosting a display of John's modeling work for the entire 2008 Summer season. The display is the result of efforts by long-time friend and client of John's, Rod Brown. Rod has long been a promoter of John's work, and has generously donated his collection of models for the exhibit. Rod also printed some of the macro photography shared with him, and bound them into an accompanying binder showing some of the minute details difficult to see on the actual models.

The Museum & Convention Center of Wrangell, Alaska, photograph courtesy of Rod Brown

Overall display of John Fox III's modeling work, photograph courtesy of Rod Brown

Detailed view of the display of Rod Brown's collection of John Fox III's ship in bottle, ship in light bulb and ship in pocket watch case models, photograph courtesy of Rod Brown

In May of 2008 John gave a presentation at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum's Annual Model Ship's & Boats Competition and Symposium. John spoke about his work with miniature sailing ship and boat modeling, and included videos taken of such work as making tiny open hulled ship's boats and another showing insertion of a collapsed model into a light bulb. While at the Wisconsin Maritime Museuem event for his presentation, John also entered a miniature model of BonHomme Richard into the competition. He was honored to recieve a Gold Award for this model.

John Fox III with his BonHomme Richard "under glass" Gold Award winning model

Miniature BonHomme Richard static display model in 8" diameter x 6.5" high glass dome, with 10" diameter oak base

Be sure to bookmark Ship In Bottle Models and come back for repeat visits. The models available and construction information are updated periodically.
Please feel free to email John, using the hotlink at page bottom, if you have any questions on a particular model, want additional information before purchasing or just have a modeling question.

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