As with anything else, you see things change through the years. From generation to generation things evolve and turn into only a glimpse of what they used to. Society is vastly different today than it was thirty years ago and that's a sign of progress. Technology plays a role and before you know it, you recognize things that were familiar to you not that long ago. One thing that has changed but is also quite strong in its roots is model boat building.

Model boat building is an example of the more things change the more they stay the same. As an example you may remember going to visit your grandfather when you were a child. You can picture the house as you were likely there all the time when you were little. You can probably even smell cookies or whatever your grandmother was cooking in the kitchen. Like many children, you probably have some amazing memories with your grandparents.

A lot of children have memories of their grandfather's collection of model boats. This was the type of boat that was in a bottle, that's how model boats really got their start. You may have even been lucky enough to build one with your grandfather or dad to experience what it was all about. As a child, you can't possibly imagine how these beautiful ships were built and it's truly a memorable experience.

Fast forward and there are still those same ships around. Some boat builders like tradition or crave nostalgia and like to build the "old school" boats for their collection. Some collectors want these older and more traditional boats to add to their collection because of the simple beauty that they offered. These first ships signify history, tradition, and a taste of nostalgia that nothing can replace. There's a distinct place for the older ships and many collectors want a part of them, even if it's just to recapture their youth.

Today there are many more options out there for the modern boat builder. You can find just about any make of boat on the seas today and there's a model to support it. There are speed boats, yachts, tug boats, submarines-you name it and you are likely to find a kit that will allow you to build a replica. This is an amazing sign of progress and how the model boat building world has evolved. It's a great sign of the times and shows how much this community and hobby has grown. Sure you can still build or collect the more traditional models, but you also have a limitless number of options at your fingertips.