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JON AUSTIN
MODEL SHIP BUILDER

Unit 3, The Business Centre, Morgansvale Rd,
Redlynch, Salisbury, Wilts, SP5 2HA
Tel: Downton +44(0)1725 513001
Email jonathanaustin@postmaster.co.uk
 

My interest in model ship building began when I was 8 years old, and I continued to pursue my hobby throughout my youth, and later alongside my business career with Esso. In time, I gained valuable experience in precision and accuracy, as well as the capability to work with highly technical drawings and to the finest scale and detail.

As my skills became more widely recognised and sought after, I started my own business in 1986 and an initial commission led to building the Cutty Sark, Charlotte Rhodes, and the Argo (of Jason and the Argonauts fame). Swiftly followed by a commission for the Royal Yacht Britannia, commissioned by the British Tourist Board, for the Queen's offical visit to Torbay in 1988.

My business continued to expand together with a growing recognition for fine workmanship, and I have since undertaken some highly specialised renovation and restoration of ships and sailing vessels. I have also built Naval architectural models including Ship Sections, in addition to a number of other commissions, and prototypes for the electronics industry.

Although most of my commissions and interest has been in both sailing ships and steam ships I am able to work in the world of aviation and welcome any enquiries from both the private and public sector.

I admit to being a perfectionist, and enjoy the painstaking detail and craftmanship which have now become my trademark.

Jon Austin

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