SeaWatch Books Podcast
SeaWatch Books Podcast
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The SeaWatch Books Podcast explores the art, craftsmanship, and history of ship modeling through conversations with expert modelers, historians, and industry leaders. Hosted by Mike Ellison, publisher of SeaWatch Books, the series dives into legendary restorations, maritime history, and the people shaping the world of scale ship modeling today.
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The podcast explores themes such as the art of ship modeling, maritime history, and legendary restorations, with episodes including detailed conversations about professional modelers' journeys, the intricacies of restoring historical vessels, and insights into the craftsmanship involved in creating scale models.
The SeaWatch Books Podcast explores the art, craftsmanship, and history of ship modeling through conversations with expert modelers, historians, and industry leaders. Hosted by Mike Ellison, publisher of SeaWatch Books, the series dives into legendary restorations, maritime history, and the people shaping the world of scale ship modeling today.
In this episode of the SeaWatch Podcast, we sit down with Olha and Kroum Batchvarov—two remarkable individuals united by a love of ships, history, and precision craftsmanship.
Olha shares her inspiring journey from discovering ship modeling in Ukraine to building a successful YouTube channel and full-time career as a model builder in the U.S.—including her surprising experience competing in ship modeling as a recognized sport.
Kroum, a leading maritime archeologist, takes us inside the world of shipwreck excavation, including his work on the famed Vasa and Black Sea Maritime Archeology Project. He explains how archeology and modeling intersect—and the stories ancient wrecks still have to tell.
We explore the challenges and joys of building historical ship models, restoring old kits, working from archeological data, and inspiring the next generation of modelers—including more women in the craft.
Whether you're into modeling, maritime history, or just love a good story, this conversation has something for you.
Check out Olha's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@OlhaBatchvarov
Check out Kroum's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@kroumbatchvarov-archaeologist
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