I'm looking to purchase/commission a scale model of our Westport 112. After Googling and reading through the forums. I found the following people that build custom models. I was wondering if anyone has experience with any of these companies, or if there is another person/company I should research as well. Thank you Isaken Scale Models Brian Klassen Models Model Maker Inc Custom Yacht Models-Yacht Consultants Asia JOHN BERTOLA, MODEL MAKER
Definitely Gary Isaksen. Many of my friends have used him, and I just had him do an amazing model of Berilda. Very detail oriented, skilled, and honest.
About 5 years ago I had Capt. Brad at SD Model Makers 'info@sdmodelmakers.com' make a half-model of my boss' 56 Hat as a present. He required a lot of photos and there were a few delays, but in the end they did beautiful work. I believe it cost about $700.
+1. Brian Klassen is excellent too... https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/scale-yacht-models.29705/ ***
Thanks Ken, I was leaning towards him. But, it's not exactly 'cheap', so I wanted to make sure the quality is nice. NYCAP123, thank you. I also have a Southport 33 Tender, maybe I'll give him a try. The WP112, I want a very high-end model, like you see at various brokers offices.
Bought this Dumas Donzi 14 years ago from a much better modeller than I will ever be. It's RC based, but I have yet to find time to splash it...
I wish they still made that kit. When I was a kid my dad bought a kit for that Donzi model and we were going to fit it into one of our smaller scale Cabo hulls but we never ended up doing it. Would be cool to see that running!
Reach out to WP, I am sure they have had one made and maybe they still have the mold (if one is used) or can put you in touch with who does their models.
