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The America's Cup experience with professional model builder Robert Eddy. more

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"rob eddy is one of the most accomplished model builders in the united states. a native of camden, maine he seems to have absorbed its maritime heritage through his pours from an early age and perhaps this, in addition to a remarkable attention to detail, is what gives his models such poignancy." , - bill mayher.

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Fairwinds to Our Biggest Advocate

Tom Perkins 1932-2016 wa s our most notable collector. We completed a half-model of the Herreshoff yacht Mariette for the NYYC and four full models of his other yachts, Andromeda La Dea , Mariette , Atlantide and the Maltese Falcon .  See a gallery of our work  

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"wow very impressive … everyone was listening intently and several people thanked us for choosing you to present. the pictures and descriptions of all of the challenges that you face with each model were fascinating. we truly had no idea how much innovation each ship model demands. we are in awe of your problem-solving ability and your artistic talent.", - friends of the rockport public library.

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Model ship kits & model boat kits.

Wooden model ship building & model boat building is a rewarding and creative hobby. Whether you’re building a wooden ship model kit or model boat kit for the first time or you’re an experienced modeler, you’ll find a historic ship model kit here from the golden age of sailing ships that will bring you many hours of enjoyment. We have high quality wooden model ship kits & wooden model boat kits that everyone can afford. We have ranked the skill level difficulty for each model from 1 ( beginner ) to 5 ( advanced ).

We import our quality products directly from international wooden ship model kit and model boat kit manufacturers including:  Amati , Corel , Dusek , Disar Models ,  Mamoli , Mantua , Modellers Shipyard , Occre , Turk Model , Vanguard Models and Victory Models . As specialists suppliers we are able to bring you the latest ship model products available.

All of our model ship kits for adults and children & model boat kits for adults come with all timbers, fittings, model plans and instructions to complete the model ship. Also all our ship model kits & boat model kits have two layers of planking (double planked) except where identified.

Our ship model range includes wooden model sailboat kits, navy ship models, scale model ships, sailing ship model kits, model steamships, tall ship building kits, scale model boat kits, large model ship kits, Man of War models, historical ships, and wooden yacht model kits.

Some of the most popular model ships are Cutty Sark , Viking Drakker , Mayflower , USS Constitution , Golden Hind , HMB Endeavour & HMS Victory .

All kits come with written building instructions, drawings and plans. European kits come with written building instructions in multiple languages. In some kits the translation of the written building instructions from the primary language to English may not be immediately apparent – however with some examination of the kit’s contents, reading the instructions in conjunction with the plans/drawings the modeler with be able to interpret the instructions.

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Ship model categories, beginner starters packs, sailing ships & tall ships, childrens kits, ship in a bottle, model yachts, passenger boats & liners, fishing boats, battleship models, radio control model boats, tug boat models, viking ships, single planked, model ship kit & model boat brands, amati models, corel models, disar models, dusek models, mamoli models, manuta models, modellers shipyard, nordic class boats, occre models, vanguard models, victory models, shop by model skill level, intermediate, experienced, filter products, skill level.

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ALBATROS – Schooner

ISABELLA – Paddle Steamer 1912

HANNAH – US Schooner 1775

Viking Ship Drakkar

Port Jackson Schooner 1803 – Starters Pack

BUCCANEER – PIRATE SHIP

Bluenose 1 – Fishing Schooner 1921

DECK CANNON – HMS SIRIUS 1786

Chinese Pirate Junk – Qing Dynasty

Colonial Brig Perseverance 1807 – Starters Pack

Mary Byrne Admiralty 1826 Model

Adventure Pirate Ship 1760

POLARIS – Starters Pack

HMA Submarine AE1 /AE2

Colonial schooner port jackson 1803.

POLARIS – Polar Star

HMS Bounty Launch

HM CUTTER MERMAID 1817

HMS Revenge

HMS Sirius 1786 Cross Section

DUYFKEN 1606

ADVENTURE – Pirate Ship 1760 – Starters Pack

PALAMOS – Fishing Boat

Santa Maria Carrack 1492

RMS Titanic

Palamos Starter Pack

Pinta Caravel of Columbus 1492

Greek Bireme – Ancient Warship 480BC

BLUENOSE 1 – Fishing Schooner 1921 – Starters Pack

MISSISSIPPI – Paddle Steamer

Nina Caravel of Columbus 1492

CSS Shenandoah 1864

HMS SUPPLY – First Fleet 1788

Golden Hind

ULISES – Steam Tug

DUTCH GOLDEN YACHT 1660

HMS VICTORY – Mid Ship Cross Section

Robert E. Lee River Steamboat 1870

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD – Cross Section

GOLDEN STAR – English Brig

RANGER – American Cutter 1823

COLONIAL SLOOP NORFOLK 1798

THERMOPYLAE – Tea Clipper 1868

SLOUP – Brittany Oyster Boat

HMS Fly – Upgrade Set

COLONIAL BRIG PERSEVERANCE 1807

Amalfi Fishing Boat

Hunter Q-Ship – British Navy

Mayflower – English Galleon 1620

Endurance & James Caird Model Ship Combo

LADY NELSON – 18th Century Cutter – Starters Pack

Matthew Turner – Starters Pack

Matthew Turner Brigantine

AURORA – Spanish Brig

HMS FLY – Swan Class 1776

HMS VICTORY – Bow Section Deluxe

CAESAR – Roman Bireme 30BC

BLACK FALCON – 18th Century Brig

FLATTIE – Chesapeake Bay Fishing Boat

HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 – Starters Pack

LONGBOAT – HMS Sirius 1786

HMS RACEHORSE – Bomb Vessel

USS CONSTITUTION – Cross Section 1797

HMS GREYHOUND – 20 Gun Frigate 1720

Yacht America (Kids Kit by Corel)

Greek Gallion – Privateer 1821

Egyptian Ship – Sahure Dynasty

HMS PRESIDENT – Light Frigate 1700

USS CONSTITUTION – United States Frigate 1797

HMS BOUNTY – 18th Century British Frigate

BLUE SHADOW – United States Navy Brig 1778

HMS BEAGLE – Darwin’s Brig

Yacht America – Schooner 1851

HMS VICTORY – Nelson’s Flagship 1805

SCOTLAND – Baltic Ketch Yacht 1775

GORCH FOCK – German Sail Training Ship

SAN JUAN – Felucca

DRAGON CLASS YACHT – International Class

LADY NELSON – 18th Century Cutter

LYNX – Baltimore Schooner 1812

ARMED PINNACE – Lancia Amarta 1800

HMS SWIFT – Colonial Brig 1776

RATTLESNAKE – 20 guns Privateer Ship

HM ENDEAVOUR – Bark 1768

CSS ALABAMA – Steam and sail sloop of war 1862

GREEK BIREME – 6th century B.C.

VIRGIN OF THE SEA – Fishing Boat

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA GALLEON – 16th Century

LLAUT – Spanish Fishing Boat

HMS Bounty (Kids Kit by Corel)

HMS Victory

Beginner Wooden Ship Model Kit Starters Packs

Our beginner wooden model ship Starter Packs are aimed at introducing those wishing to step into the wonderful world of wooden model ship building as easy and straight forward as possible. 

Amati has been manufacturing ship model kits since the 1920s. They blend the principle of old world craftsmanship and modern design techniques. Amati ship model kits are faithful interpretations of the original vessel. All materials are of the finest available and plans and instructions are always excellent and easily followed. Amati has integrated computer design and the latest materials to produce high quality ship model kits.

Corel Model Ships

Corel have been manufacturing wooden model ship kits since 1971. Their historic ships are historically accurate and all ship model kits contain the highest quality parts, cast metal fittings and photo-etched brass parts, and the best available timbers. Wherever possible all parts are pre-cut and ready for assembly.

Disar Model create wooden ship model kits that reflect the rich maritime history of Spain. Disar Model has a team of model building professionals with over 20 years’ of experience in model ship design and building. Disar models are known for bringing to the market new and unique models which are faithful replicas of the original ship, based on available plans and documentation.

Dusek ship model kits come complete with excellent English instructions and highly detailed drawings. Laser cut plywood, timber and all parts are fittings are of the highest quality. Dusek ship model kits are well presented and historically accurate.

Mamoli Model Ship Kits & Mamoli Model Boat Kits are concerned with historical accuracy and fidelity of scale. Mamoli wooden model ship kits offer a large variety of subject matter to please almost everyone. The materials used in their wooden model ship kits are always first class and the plans are highly detailed.

Mantua Models

Mantua has built its reputation on large, elaborately detailed ship model kits. Their ship model kits use photo-etched brass, cast metal fittings, cast metal and machined turned brass fittings. The detail on Manuta boat model is exceptional.

Modellers Shipyard has been manufacturing ship model kits since 1986. They are the only manufacturer of wooden ship models in Australia. These historically accurate ship kits are faithful interpretations of the original vessels. Each model kit comes with highly detailed English building instructions with color photos which will assist you through the whole building process. 

Nordic Class Boats is a Swedish manufacturer of unique wooden model ship and boat kits based on existing ships from Scandinavian countries. Their kits have laser-cut wooden parts and quality parts and fittings.

Occre Model Ships

Occre ship model kits use high quality materials, made with precision and a great degree of detail. To ensure easy, enjoyable ship model kit assembly, all our ship model kits are accompanied by detailed instructions, subdivided into assembly stages with full colour photographs. All ship model kits include wooden parts and double planking to make the perfect hull.

Ship in a Bottle Model Kits

These wonderful ship in a bottle model kits contains everything you need to build the ship in a bottle you have always dreamed of. Pre-cut wooden parts, detailed fittings and a beautiful glass bottle are included in each ship in a bottle model kit.

Turk Models

Turk Models produces extremely well designed and detailed wooden ship model kits. All ship model kits have laser cut plywood, timber planking and highly detailed parts and fittings. The building instructions are in English and are well presented with detailed colour photos to assist the building process.

The Vanguard Models range of model ship kits are clearly the highest quality model ship kits currently on the market. They are for the discerning model ship builder wanting to build a quality model that is a “cut above” all the other brands.

Victory Models Ship Model Kits make extensive use of laser cutting for all the wood sheets. The fittings, parts and timbers are only the best available.  Victory Models are at the forefront of innovate ship model kit manufacturing producing some of the highest quality ship model kits available.

We have a large range of Yacht model ship kits complete with English instructions and all fittings, making for great yacht model kits. If you are interested in building a ship model kit yacht make sure to have a look at our great range of kits. We offer model kit yachts to build that have featured at the Olympic games, sailed in Americas Cup and more. All yachts offer an elegant reminder of yesteryear.

Children's Wooden Model Ship Kits

Our Children’s Model Ship Kits come from Amati and Mamoli. They are suitable to be built by a child with the guidance of an adult. Each model kit comes with written instructions and plans that will need to be followed closely.

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Rigging is a significant part of the process of building a model ship. It can be tedious and time-consuming however putting the effort in adds to the beauty of your finished model.

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Most beginners to model Ship Building have some concerns regarding planking, however, provided that some serious thought is given to the subject so that the principles are clearly understood, then it should not prove overly difficult.

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