Testimonials

Steve Park first started to demonstrate his extraordinary skills to me in 2007 when he built the Jotika model ‘Agamemnon’ for me. I was so pleased with Steve’s work on this that I then commissioned him to undertake the much more complex Jotika ‘Victory’ model. What stands out in Steve’s work is that professional quality. There are no rough edges to painting, the ratlines are exactly even with the right tensioning, the rigging is flawless. If I had more room in my London flat, I would be commissioning further work.

Alan David, London

Having lived on a converted motor torpedo boat, we wanted to commemorate our experience by commissioning Steve Park to produce a model of M.T.B. 98 as she would have been during active service. Many original features still existed, but we were most impressed by the painstaking authenticated research that was undertaken by Mr Park prior to commencing the work.

At a size of just under a metre in length, he produced a result far beyond expectations. The stage by stage photographs were fascinating. The model now takes pride of place on our sitting room, set on the wall, within a glass case provided as part of the presentation. It is a delight to be able to switch on the light in the wheelhouse and admire his amazing attention to detail. There we can see the controls for the three engines, a clock, barometer, handrails, the speaking tube, fire extinguisher and oilskins hanging on the wall. The bridge above even has binoculars resting on the ledge.

Expressing his superb craftsmanship, Steve Park is the ultimate model ship builder.

Leon and Sylvia, Pembrookshire

About ten years ago I bought from Steve the Napoleonic two decker HMS Diana. Beautifully made and a one-off for me having only a passing interest in this sort of thing – I had no idea what would I was letting myself in for.

Ten years later I have ten models and a further one commisioned and a further one being refurbished (a model I bought at auction). Steve makes the models beautifully with his interest in producing something that is spot on – both in authenticity and manufacture.

I wish Steve every success now that he is expanding his enterprise. Happy sailing.

R.K. Rodger, Cheshire

Researching my family’s involvement with the Grimsby fishing industry convinced me that I definitely needed a Grimsby trawler on display. Steve took Deans Marine’s Sisapon and, working from drawings, photographs and a painting of the vessel, turned out a beautifully accurate model of the trawler. What really makes it special is the detail Steve has added; extensive rigging, a fish washer, fish pounds and all kinds of associated clutter. He has also planked the deck with real wood strips. All in all a first rate piece of work.

T S Middleton

In the 1960s my parents gave me an Albatross self steering model yacht . This gave my brother and I many hours of pleasure on boating lakes and on Irish lochs.

Over the years the yacht fell into disrepair with broken mast and spars and disintegrating sails .
My son asked me try and repair it so that his sons could also enjoy the yacht on boating lakes here in Suffolk . I rang many different companies finding that none could do the whole restoration . In particular the rigging and self steering mechanism needs real expertise to make it function as originally designed.

After some research I discovered Steve at Maritime models . He was very busy but told me that if I was prepared to wait , he would take the project on . After agreeing the job and price , I waited . At the agreed time Steve received the model and gave me an outline of dates . I received the yacht back fully restored to the agreed spec and in full working order . In short his work is superb and his ability to sensitively refurbish and reassemble complex rigging and steering is second to none .
Getting the yacht back restored , has given me and my family real pleasure and satisfaction . It’s a great feeling !

Thank you Steve