Jimmy Courson operates a crane on board his rendition of Coast Guard Cutter Kennebec in his yard in Belhaven, N.C., Friday, April 17, 2015. Courson has been building model ships, including models of Coast Guard More
Jimmy Courson works on a model in Courson’s garage in Belhaven, N.C., Friday, April 17, 2015. Courson's rendition of Coast Guard Cutter Northland is behind him. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Clas More
Jimmy Courson crouches behind his rendition of Coast Guard Cutter Kennebec in his yard in Belhaven, N.C., Friday, April 17, 2015. Courson has been building model ships, including models of Coast Guard cutters, More
Jimmy Courson works on a model in his garage in Belhaven, N.C., Friday, April 17, 2015. Courson has been building model ships, including models of Coast Guard cutters, for 57 years and is known throughout North More
Jimmy Courson works on a model in his garage in Belhaven, N.C., Thursday, April 9, 2015. Courson has been building model ships, including models of Coast Guard cutters, for 57 years and is known throughout Nort More
Jimmy Courson (right) and Dave Friedrich hold up a model of Courson's rendition of Coast Guard Cutter Cape Hatteras in Belhaven, N.C., Friday, April 10, 2015. Courson has been building model ships, including mo More
Jimmy Courson (left) and Dave Friedrich work on a model in Courson’s garage in Belhaven, N.C., Thursday, April 9, 2015. Courson has been building model ships, including models of Coast Guard cutters, for 57 yea More