This is my number one favorite model. I started out to build a backdrop that I could use to photograph my newest finished model vehicle. After working on it on and off for 10 years and building as much detail into it that I possibly could it became a work of art, a lifetime achivement. Most all of the people on the ship are either family, friends or islanders. I remember riding on this ship when it was brand new. I was a teenager then but I never forgot watching the lake disapear under the bow as we made our way to the island. Many more photos of this boat can be found here.

When I bought this model kit I never intended to build it I just liked the box it came in besides it's too small a scale. I made the 1/25 diorama out of the red Revell 56 Ford pickup, a Gorgi diecast motorcycle and a resin figure. All of the decals were made on my Alps printer. I drew the background with a blue pencil. The store behind the motorcycle is "Carl's Hobby Shop"