The village has produced models for pop stars and royalty, including the Pope and two of its ships will be exhibited at the upcoming *** Faber bi annual fair in Venice. Later this month ...

But that all changed in 1993 when The Village began making miniature replicas of sailing ships. Visitors attend an exhibition of model ships made by the Madagascar company Le Village and on display at ...

Ralahy, eyes sparkling behind his glasses, has learned in 30 years as a craftsman at the Le Village model ship making company that recreating history in miniature form can’t be rushed.

"Whenever an American ambassador, minister, or fleet commander comes to Japan, I find out what ship he was on and leave that (plastic model) with him. Then he would say, 'That's the ship I was on ...

However, customers should keep in mind that it’s closer to a figure than a plastic model. You won’t be able to build it like a normal Gunpla, so if that’s something you’re looking for ...