In years past the actual vessels reproduced were measured and blueprints drawn. Many of the fishing vessels built by Skinner had no drawings at all. Once Skinner drew a set of plans for the vessel the model was built from the drawings.

Today most drawings are supplied in digital format using  CAD programs. These drawings are used by Maritime Models, scaled to the model size, and production is started. Production of parts consists of two primary computer aided machines.

The first machine is the Laser Cutter. This machine will cut parts out of plastics or wood. The cutting beam of light is just slightly larger than a human hair. With the Laser machine the interior structure framing and the very small detail parts of the model can be produced. (Registered AutoCAD 2007 and Solidworks 2007 Users.)		The second machine is a Fused Deposition Machine or FDM. The FDM enables a three dimensional part to be drawn in a CAD program then given to the machine for production. The FDM produces the 3D part using molted unbreakable ABS plastic in .01 inch layers. This gives the craftsman a smooth durable part to install on the model.

All external attachments on a model is pinned and glued to assure placement for years. Many of the smaller parts installed are of brass. Only automotive Acrylic paints are used in the coatings of the models. All models are built in Fairhope, Alabama, USA and can be shipped anywhere. Crates are available. Each model is enclosed in a Glass or Acrylic case.