Join us for a fascinating conversation with Ab Hoving, one of the most respected names in ship modeling, along with his son Emil Hoving. Ab shares his remarkable journey from being a schoolteacher to becoming head of the ship model collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where he restored and cared for some of the world’s most important maritime treasures.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How Ab turned his lifelong passion for modeling into a career at the Rijksmuseum.
• The challenges and joys of restoring centuries-old ship models, including the legendary William Rex.
• His groundbreaking work reconstructing Dutch shipbuilding methods from the 17th century.
• Emil’s role in bringing these models to life through photography, graphic design, and digital art.
• Reflections on the future of ship modeling and advice for those looking to make the leap into scratch building.

From historical insights to personal stories (including why Ab once set fire to one of his own models!), this interview is packed with wisdom, humor, and inspiration for modelers, maritime historians, and anyone passionate about preserving the past.

🔗 Learn more about Ab’s books and projects at https://seawatchbooks.com/collections….
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