Randy Skinner
President

Full time scale model builder for over 25 years. Worked as President and Owner of Scale Reproductions, Inc. from 1986 till 2002. Managed the construction of over 1000 scratch built maritime scale models during that time. Proficient in Auto Cad and 3d Modeling softwares. Developed the use of CNC Laser Cutting and FDM production into the creation of scale model building. Exhibitor in the International Work Boat Show for 22 consecutive years.
 

Jerrod Mashburn
Shop Manager

Full time scale model builder for over 5 years. Worked for Scale Reproduction, Inc. for 5 years in the area of Auto Cad, main frame scale model construction and fine detail work. Also has the talent of operating CNC controlled machines. One of the few employees that can do it all. In the summer of 2010 Jerrod was promoted to Shop Manager, the move is proving to benefit our customers and the shop greatly.
 

Helen Hardy
Office Administrator

Helen has taken the position of in-house accountant. She takes care of all administrative duties including, accounts payable, accounts receivable and most importantly payroll (and picking up breakfast.)
 

Bill Brewer
Senior Craftsman

Full time scale model builder for 25 years. Worked for Rust International Piping and Design Models for nearly 10 years. 12 years for Scale Reproductions, Inc. in the production of maritime models and 3 years for Scale Reproductions, LLC. Now employed by Skinner Models, Inc. Extremely proficient in fine detailing of scale models.
 

Mike Dana
Senior Craftsman

Mike worked as a craftsman at Scale Reproductions, Inc. for 14 consecutive years. His job description during that time ranged from total scale model construction to inventory. He is a great craftsman and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mike took a year off and is now in Afghanistan as a sub contractor to the Army. He is due back in the shop January '08. Be safe, Mike, we will be glad to see you back in the shop.

 

Stephen Hall
Senior Craftsman

A craftsman since 1978 working in the fields of woodworking, pattern maker, cabinets, architectural millwork and scale models. This time has included 4 years in the US Army and 2.5 years at Scale Reproductions, LLC. Stephen brings knowledge of a variety of areas. Stephen built the stained glass behind him in the photo. He was trained as a sniper in the Army, don’t think we will be using that talent.


 

Charles Laut
Craftsman

Charles, 33 years old from Farmington, MO, has spent most of the last 15 years as a welder and steel fabricator. While living in Phoenix, AZ throughout his 20’s experimented with various artistic mediums, such as steel sculpture and glass blowing. Now with over a year of full time model building he lives in Fairhope, AL. He also has a talent for drawing with AutoCAD to produce cut files for the laser.

 

Shane Northcutt
Craftsman

Shane spent several years in a marine repair yard working on the full scale boats, now he is proving himself as an outstanding craftsman in mid level to finish detail on the models. He built an entire OSV as his first project, it was great.

 

Alan Willcutt
Craftsman

Alan spent over 25 years as a glass installer and construction craftsman. Now builds hulls and finishes out the fiberglass parts…very talented.

 

John Peters
Craftsman

John moved from Michigan in 2003 with over 15 years in the printing industry and with several other trades ending up in the home remodeling industry. John now enjoys scaling down to build model ships. He has been with us since January 2010.
 

Nicholas Brannon
Craftsman

Nick aka “the newbie” is from George County, MS. with a passion for music. He has experience as a framing carpenter and working as a blower installer in power plants and paper mills across the county. He’s here now testing his abilities with models.
 

Jeff Swartz
Craftsman/Missionary

Once the New Guy, now he has proven himself as an outstanding "below the waterline" craftsman.  Jeff is currently on loan to the mission field in the Middle East. We are proud of the work Jeff is doing over seas and are eager to have him back in the shop some time in the spring of 2011.
 

Rudy
Shop Dog

Rudy is owned by Helen and has come to be part of the crew.
 

David Wood

Custom table builder for 15 years. Worked for Scale Reproductions, Inc. for 12 years as base and table builder. Proficient in working with hardwoods and finishing techniques. David now builds all custom wood bases and tables with legs for Skinner Models, Inc.
 

Central Glass

All of our models are covered by cut glass that fit specifically in bases constructed by David Wood. Bubba Hadley at Central Glass cuts and creates the glass covers for every one of our models.

Eric Griffin

Eric owns B-A-Light Productions, a company helping churches’ children’s ministries reach their full potential. Eric has been a CADD designer for over 10 years. With experience in residential, commercial, civil and survey design, he helps with creating custom parts for each project.