Below is a copy of an article written about my models by the well known writer Mark Steele, Mark is based in New Zealand and writes for a number of magazines including the very popular Duckworks website
Duckworks Article
Richard Hughes with completed model of Amerigo Vespucci
Richard Hughes is an Englishman who has been ship modeling since 1990 and who has become noted for his wonderful mainly display museum-quality models such as the Italian Navy’s Amerigo Vespucci sailing ship used for training purposes seen above and again below, and Scott’s ship RMS Discovery among others scratchbuilt. They are highly detailed and built to a length of 180cms or just under 6’. Some of his models commissioned, others snapped up by purchasers. Richard also restores old pond boats and modern sailing yacht models for people including A Class yachts, has also built a 30” model of the impressive Spanish sailing ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano (below) and his website www.tallshipmodels.co.uk shows a varied array of work carried out over the years.
This is purely a hobby for Richard who is a Business Adviser with Business Link Northwest and he lives in Southport, Merseyside in the Northwest of England.
Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Builder with model of RMS Discovery
 The model of HMS Discovery |
 Bow detail RMS Discovery |
Fiddly work aboard Amergo Vespucci
