In 2011, Francis Pimmel was inspired by the visit of the Pacific Voyagers, a fleet of seven ocean-going canoes representing various islands of the South Pacific, during their visit to Hawaii. This fleet was supported by "The Okeanos Foundation for the Sea." This inspired Pimmel to create a model reminiscent of the double-hulled voyaging canoes, using the elegant lines of the Va'a alo Samoan canoes. The model is 40 inches long, 29 inches high, and 11 inches wide. Its twin hulls are planked in the same manner as the ancient Samoan carpenters did hundreds of years ago, with the various flanges of the hull clearly visible. The canoes of Samoan and Solomon islanders were built by planking, starting with a keel. In this model, the red bottom part of the hull represents the keel, which is also visible inside the hull. The Samoan carpenters were unique among Oceanic canoe builders in starting the bow with a "cutwater," similar to most contemporary boats. The model features a cutwater on the forward section of the hull. After extensive research online and in museums worldwide, Francis Pimmel concluded that he may be the only contemporary scale modeler to replicate the beauty of these canoes with all their elegant lines, streamlined bows, and beautifully decorated tops. Today, this exquisite model is on display at the FOUR SEASONS HOTEL RESORT, Manale Bay, Lanai, Hawaii, alongside a scale model of Hokule’a, highlighting the rich maritime heritage of the Pacific Islands.