Few names in the ship modeling world carry the weight of respect that Ab Hoving does. For decades, he has been at the center of Dutch maritime history—building, researching, teaching, and preserving models that connect us to a golden age of seafaring. In a recent conversation with Ships in Scale, Ab and his son Emiel reflected on a remarkable journey that spans classrooms, museums, workshops, and even the digital realm.

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