Seen a boat that piques your interest but can't make a visit in person? One of our brokers will be your eyes and ears as they take you on a video tour with their phone. You can also ask them questions about anything that isn't visually obvious. Make the call and be welcomed aboard...
Download brochure
Broker's comments.
"Trinamiet" is an Ian Farrier designed Farrier F9-R. The R means a larger rigging / rotating mast / lighter construction; more speed. The Farrier Folding System allows the boat to lie in the harbor or on a trailer with a maximum width of 2.50 meters. Unfolded and ready to sail, she is 6.85 m wide. Super performance characteristics, fine sailing behavior and excellent cruising possibilities at sea and shallow water. Very well maintained, improved and very well equipped by her owner, total refit 2015/2016.
Find Used FARRIER boats for sale throughout Australia with yachthub.com - the best referenced boating website in Australia and New Zealand. Searching and finding your next Used FARRIER boat is easy on yachthub.com, with listings of Used FARRIER yachts for sale from the largest range of boat dealers and private advertisers.
Log in or Sign up
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser .
The Marketplace Forums can be useful for members who know one another well from forum discussions and offline communications and wish to post boatbuilding tools, drafting tools, molds and tooling, and other professional equipment for sale or trade. However, caution and good judgement should always be used. Especially when considering any business with anyone not already well known to you and trusted, due diligence must be used to confirm details and identity and be sure the transaction is safe before any money or property changes hands. Always use good judgement and perform due dilligence and follow these guidelines.
Farrier Trimaran Plans - F-9A or F-32
Discussion in ' Marketplace ' started by PedalPaddlePole , Dec 2, 2006 .
PedalPaddlePole New Member
For Sale: Farrier Trimaran – F9A - F9AX - F9R Construction Plans. I can update these to the Current F-32 plans. OPTION A: $1,000 US for current set of construction plans and authorization to build 1 F9A - F9AX - F9R hull from plans. OPTION B: $1,800 US for plans for the New F-32 update/replacement. Please contact me for specifics as original F-9A plans must be returned to Ian in order to recieve updated plans In either case, this is for plans and authorization to build 1 (one) hull only.
Tassiesailor New Member
Hi Rich - did you sell the F-9A plans?
Advertisement:
Farrier Trimaran Plans SOLD Thanks to all who had interest in the plans. They have been sold and will be upgraded to a F-32. Thanks again for the interest...... Will be selling extra raw materials in the future. Stay tuned.
Farrier F22 Trimaran plans (sold)
Farrier F9A/R trimaran plans and materials for sale.
Farrier F22 Plans + Molds + Fabricated Parts
Looking for Farrier F-22 plans
Farrier F-32AX plans for sale
Looking for Farrier F32 F-32 Plans
Farrier F32/Ax plans for sale unused
Farrier F-22 plans (sold)
Farrier f-22 dfx files.
Farrier 720 unfinished project must sell due to serious health challenges.
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
My Searches
Watch List (0)
Sign In
Sail Trimaran Boats For Sale in Australia
Found 32 listings.
Norman Cross 42 MK2
Trimaran Norman Cross 42 »MINDELO« for sale by owners for 82'500 USD. Currently located ...
42' / 12.80m
AU $122,000
New Erik Lerouge Pulsar 20
Designed by the renowned naval architect Erik Lerouge, this 20ft trimaran is crafted for the ...
19' 7" / 5.96m
AU $45,000 Available to order
Crowther Buccaneer 43
Fully rebuilt from bare hulls and extended to 43 foot in 2018, she was sailed over from New ...
43' 0" / 13.11m
AU $195,000 Negotiable
New Scarab 650 Project Boat.
Scarab 650 folding trimaran project boat. Partly constructed, most parts available to complete ...
21' 4" / 6.50m
AU $12,500 Or nearest offer - New & In Stock
Corsair Sprint 750 Mkii
Bare Necessities is back on the market after a short spell to have small cosmetic scratches ...
24' 7" / 7.50m
AU $55,000 Negotiable
Neel Trimarans 47
2020 Neel 47 Trimaran | Anyway This four cabin Neel 47 trimaran is fully set up for ...
47' 0" / 14.33m
Euro €575,000
Crowther Buccaneer 40 Big Reduction Trimaran
Modified Crowther Bucaneer 40 (Modified By Lock Crowther and Chris Smith ) This beautiful ...
40' / 12.19m
AU $125,000 Ono
Windrider 17
Windrider 17 (ft) Awesome little sailing trimaran, designed by Jim Brown, a notable and ...
17' / 5.18m
2005 approx
Haines Hunter Tramp Trimaran Haines Hunter Tramp - Fun Family Boat
For sale is our Haines Hunter Trimaran, a swift, secure fun little boat that will always put a ...
19' 6" / 5.94m
AU $12,500 Negotiable
Trifli trimaran, great lightweight sailing boat. Easy for 1or 2 people. Comes with trailer ...
14' 9" / 4.50m
1990 approx
AU $1,800 Ono
Dragonfly 25 Swing Wing Touring
The Dragonfly 25 is a high performance trailer sailer, easy handling for racing, family fun ...
25' 1" / 7.65m
AU $345,000
Corsair 880
Corsair 880 is hull number 47. Delivered new to us from the factory 4 weeks ago. The vessel ...
28' 10" / 8.80m
AU $362,000
Places of interest
Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center
Central Museum of the Air Forces at Monino
Peter the Great Military Academy
Bykovo Manor
Balashikha Arena
Balashikha Museum of History and Local Lore
Pekhorka Park
Ramenskii History and Art Museum
Malenky Puppet Theater
Orekhovo Zuevsky City Exhibition Hall
Noginsk Museum and Exhibition Center
Saturn Stadium
superyacht scale model
ISAKSEN SCALE MODELS
Museum-quality scale model yachts built by artist Gary Isaksen for
Manufactures, designers and yacht-owners all over the world. .
Our Collection
Isaksen Scale Models is a highly sophisticated scale model company based out of Lake Stevens, WA. We specialize in museum-quality scale model yachts for manufacturers, designers and yacht owners all over the globe.
Thank you so much for a job well done!
Heidi and Gary sent regular updates while our shipmodel was being built. They paid attention to every detail and truly created a masterpiece. Our model lights up and looks like the real yacht. They even delivered to our doorstep.
Isaksen Scale Models is professional, quality and easy to work with. We couldn't be happier with the results.
Yacht Owner
"We have found that Isaksen Scale Models has been able to support our unique needs most effectively. They have always met our deadlines and delivered first class products."
Payton Hillman
Delta marine.
"I have never seen anything half as impressive as what Isaksen does."
M/Y Sea Lion
500 TERRY FRANCOIS STREE SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158
123·456·7890 [email protected]
INSTAGRAM · LINKEDIN
Professional Marine and Architectural Model Makers
Scale Models Weston has over 40 years of experience in the model-making industry. Therefore, all our models have been refined to reflect the high quality of vessels that our clients produce. Working with leading companies around the world, we have delivered globally recognized models within our industry.
We specialize in marine models working hard to achieve perfection with every project. With our craftsmanship and knowledge combined with the latest technology, we aim to exceed our client’s expectations. Meaning we deliver world-class models to visionary owners.
Our high standards in model making are honed by a professional team of model makers focused on being the best. We are, therefore, dedicated to realizing the vision set out by designers and architects alike.
We deliver your models on-time, in-budget, to your requirements, the world over.
Featured Models
Project Fox
FFB Platform
Oceanco Aeolus
Energy Transition Platform
Oceanco Project 1050H
RRS Sir David Attenborough
Oceanco Kairos
For all the latest news and current projects please visit @scalemodelsweston, creative services.
3D Printing
Laser Cutting
Electronics
Shipping Crates
Fine scale model yacht - Model Maker Group | Realizzazione di prototipi nautici in scala
Our passion, our job
The finishing touch in every detail
Square meters dedicated to our lab
Countries all over the world requested our professionalism
Scale models realized in 2021 among which new projects, refittings and replicas
“We have been working with MMG for many years now and have always been very satisfied with the service. The company has been hugely collaborative, giving us quality models very much in line with our own products and image. This is also greatly appreciated and acknowledged by our clients who get models of their yachts […]
Fabio Sartoretto
Boat Show Supervisor Azimut Yachts
“Model Maker Group is a serious, reliable company that offers its clients absolute availability and efficiency in every aspect of the work it does. We have been working with MMG for quite some time and, aside from the excellent results they deliver, we also appreciate their particular dedication to privacy and discretion. MMG’s real strength […]
Horacio Bozzo
Horacio Bozzo Design
“When building a superyacht we, at Nobiskrug, place high demands on quality of our work. We are very delighted to have found Model Maker Group (MMG), an enthusiast who is fully engaged in building yachts at a small scale just like us when building them in the real size. The team from MMG understands that […]
Vesna Blötz
Marketing & PR Manager Nobiskrug
“Punctuality, reliability and faithfulness to the designs themselves are the signatures of the work that all the staff carries out with both skill and passion. They are always ready to meet any requirements on a case-to-case basis and devote the same care to every single detail, producing results that always live up to expectations.”
Francesco Paszkowski
Francesco Paszkowski Design
“We have a long-standing and ongoing collaboration with the Model Maker Group for our scale models. It is a serious, efficient company that guarantees that kind of discretion that all important projects demand. The staff is always available and quick to meet our requests too. Model Maker Group makes very high quality miniatures crafted to […]
Lucia Bellini
Marketing Manager Benetti Yachts
“I’ve been working successfully with Giuseppe since 2008, and I take pride of being among his first customers. MMG has consistently delivered top level scale models for me and my clients. Over the years, their always-evolving construction methods and growing team have allowed a rise in quality of the final results and an excellent after-sale […]
Giorgio Cassetta
Giorgio Cassetta Design
“I have had the pleasure of working with Model Maker. It has been supplying scale models of our yachts for several years now and I have to say that I have always been satisfied with the treatment I have received and the company’s approach, particularly the flexibility they bring to their work. They are happy […]
Filippo Rossi
Sales & Marketing Manager Lynx Yachts
“Model Maker Group has always represented a dynamic and innovative business for me. A safe choice for the implementation of our scale models. The attitude to satisfy the more specific requests it means flexibility and professionalism. Among the main characteristics we can find an excellent assistance and a particular sensitivity to business’ communication and data-processing.”
Federico Rossi
COO Rossinavi
Scale Models
The riva world in miniature.
The official Riva miniatures collection has proved a tremendous success – as gifts or simply for connoisseurs to display and admire. Riva entrusted the task of making scale models of its iconic gems and distributing them worldwide to Kiade, the leading boat modelmaker.
Working under an exclusive licence based on the original drawings and specifications, Kiade crafts faithful scale reproductions of the legendary boats that have entered the global pantheon of yachting and design. Aquarama, Ariston, Aquariva, … these are boats that catch the eye all over the world, whether life-size or as miniatures.
Press Center
Riva anniversary
Whistleblowing Reports
Ferretti S.p.A.
Tax code and VAT no. 04485970968 Registered Office Via Irma Bandiera, 62 – 47841 Cattolica (RN) Italy REA no. RN 296608 - Companies Register no. 04485970968 Share capital € 338.482.654,00 fully paid-up PEC: [email protected]
Cookies on our site
For more information
Cookie Center
This website uses technical cookies, which are necessary for you to browse it and which help us to provide the service. With your consent, we use profiling cookies to offer you an increasingly agreeable browsing experience, to facilitate interaction with our social-media features, and to enable you to receive marketing messages tailored to your browsing habits and interests. To accept all profiling cookies, click ACCEPT ; to decline, click REFUSE . For more information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
always active
Scale model of the 126 m Lurssen superyacht OCTOPUS
Inspiration
Related News
Popular news this week, popular news this month, latest news.
Yacht Charter & Superyacht News >
Written by Eva Belanyiova
The result of a wonderful passion for creating ship models is this 1:50 scale model of the 126-metre luxury motor yacht OCTOPUS , which was built by the prestigious German shipyard Lurssen in 2003. Jurgen Goller and Roland Hache constructed the 2,52 metre superyacht OCTOPUS model and presented it for the first time on water this September. Roland Hache also built a model of the motor yacht Lady Lola (see picture at the bottom of the article).
Scale model of the motor yacht Octopus
It took two years to build the Octopus Yacht Model and she was built based only on pictures and different photos found on the internet. The two friends had absolutely no access to the general plans, layout drawings or any other designs of the original yacht.
Model of the luxury yacht Octopus
The hull of the Octopus Yacht Model was constructed in GFK and ABS, polyester and wood were used for the rest of the parts. The railing was created using different metal parts.
Scale model of the luxury yacht Octopus - the model is 2,52m long
Weighing 62kg, the model is fitted with 2 Bosch electrical engines and has a lead acid battery of 12 V – 7,5 Ah with a duration of about 4 hours. It has impressive 460 led lights on its five decks, which can be regulated thanks to a dimmer, showing her elegant silhouette when put on water at night.
Octopus Yacht Model
In addition to all this, Jurgen is planning on adding some special features, such as a music player, smoke generator and sound module to create the appropriate, more realistic, cruising sound.
Octopus Yacht Model - Lighting
Octopus Yacht Model of 252cm
Below is the original Octopus Superyacht of 126 metres built by Lurssen shipyard in Germany:
The 126 m mega yacht OCTOPUS by Lurssen - Photography by Niels M Knudsen
Lady Lola yacht model
Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "Scale model of the 126 m Lurssen superyacht OCTOPUS ".
Charity & Fund Raising
CharterWorld News
Classic Yachts
Coronavirus
Cruise Ship
Ecological Yachts
Expedition Yachts
Expert Broker Advice
Feature Superyachts
Interior Design
Legal & VAT Yacht Issues
Luxury Catamarans
Luxury Gulet
Luxury Phinisi
Luxury Trimarans
Luxury Yacht Design
Luxury Yachts
Marinas & Harbours
Marine Ecology
Marine Electronics
Marine Equipment
Mega Yachts
Modern Yachts
Motor Yachts
New Launch Yachts
New To Charter
Open Style Sports Yachts
Private Jets
Sailing Yachts
Social Media
Sports Yachts
Superyacht Crew
Superyacht Photographers
Superyacht Products & Supplies
Superyacht Refits
Superyacht Reviews
Superyachts
Uncategorized
Yacht Builders
Yacht Charter
Yacht Charter Destinations
Yacht Charter Picks
Yacht Charter Specials
Yacht Delivered to Owner
Yacht Designers
Yacht Events & Boat Shows
Yacht Fashion
Yacht Industry News
Yacht Photos
Yacht Racing
Yacht Racing & Regattas
Yacht Safety Equipment
Yacht Support Vessels
Yacht Tenders
Yacht Videos
Yachting Associations
Yachting Awards
Yachting Business
Yachts For Charter
Yachts For Sale
Quick Enquiry
Superyacht news:.
Email Your Yachting News to: news @ charterworld.com
136M FULL CUSTOM MEGA YACHT
180m Project AZZAM Yacht launched by LURSSEN
Additional images of 85m Lurssen motor yacht SOLANDGE
Mighty 123m LURSSEN Mega Yacht GOLDEN ODYSSEY with her name clearly visible
New 156m Mega Yacht OMAR by LURSSEN
76m superyacht CORAL OCEAN offering charter special in the West Mediterranean
Denison Yachting announced updates about 62m PROJECT NACRE
Luxury mega yacht ROCINANTE seen on sea trials after refit at Lurssen shipyard
Spectacular 50m superyacht SEAGULL MRD offers premium charters throughout the Mediterranean
Contemporary motor sailing yacht REPOSADO has been delivered and is now available for charter throughout Croatia
53m motor yacht MAIA launched by Radez in Croatia
Brand-new 34m luxury yacht ON TIME joins yacht charter market in the Mediterranean
A dream yacht charter in the Mediterranean awaits on 65m luxury superyacht ZAZOU
53m custom support yacht PROJECT SEACLUB is launched by Alia Yachts
Benetti announce a new project: 80m custom superyacht PROJECT IRON MAN
Explore the Western Mediterranean aboard 27m luxury yacht DANIDA
Hybrid 28m motor catamaran ATALI launched by Wider Yachts
Charter 29m motor yacht SOL SHINE in New England or Florida and the Bahamas
Custom sail boat.
Let's create, a lasting memory, half hull & half model.
Building Exact Scale Custom Models
Since 1989, Seacraft Classics provides museum quality custom made boat models in any size and any scale.
Seacraft Classics
Boat manufacturers, satisfied customers.
Discover Howard Learned, Seacraft Classics founder
Discover our latest custom models by visiting our Gallery
Provide an unique feeling
Offer the perfect gift.
Are you looking for a gift for the Boat Owner who has everything ? We have the answer.
What you receive
Perfect colors, boat and port name, perfect scale, dedicated delivery case, display case.
Testimonials
What our clients say.
It is interesting
Recent blog posts.
September 10, 2023
Boats and ships
Seacraftclassics: Educating Maritime Enthusiasts with Fine Boat Replicas
Sail away with our stunning schooner replicas, preserving nautical heritage: boat replicas by seacraftclassics, perfecting your model’s sails: the art of rigging | seacraftclassics, sign up for speacial offers, subscribe our newsletter.
[mc4wp_form id="806"]
Most Viewed Posts
Talk about a venue with a view! This Quebec couple had the absolute wedding of …
Everything You Need to Know About Trading in Your Boat
Wishing all the IMOCA Globe Series teams and skippers competing in the Vendée-Ar…
Happy 4th of July! Wishing you all a happy holiday weekend on the water with you…
The training continues for Alex and the crew. In case you missed it, we won’t b…
Our latest custom models
model 1329 1329 products
Custom Sail boats 218 218 products
Custom Power Boats 399 399 products
Custom Half Models 532 532 products
Custom Desk Models 92 92 products
Cruise ships, superyachts, container ships, OSVs, merchant vessels - any ship in any size!
We manufacture models for over 130 airlines, private jet operators, owners. leasing and aerospace companies worldwide.
Master planning, residential, interior, towers - All types for developers and architects, including 3d renders and animation.
We deliver worldwide to museums and exhibition of all kinds. There are no limits to options. Corporate gifts are a speciality.
No model is too LARGE. Interior, exterior and ceiling mounted displays. We try not to limit manufacturing options!
Models for window display, point of sale and retail interiors—delivered and installed to designers and retailers worldwide.
SCALE MODEL MANUFACTURERS
Custom and bespoke scale models.
OHS Models are scale model manufacturers of Ship, Aircraft and Architectural models. We make models for Museums and Exhibitions and we also make Corporate Gifts. We are Large Scale Film Prop and Retail Window / Point of Sale Model manufacturers. Any kind of scale modelling work undertaken.
Search forums
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Ship Kits: News,Reviews,Cad and more !
New Kits,Products and Developments on the Market
Superyacht model kits ? Do they exist ?
Thread starter leysend
Start date Jan 27, 2022
Jan 27, 2022
Administrator
Jan 28, 2022
Yacht APHRODITE - Scale 1/18 - 1253 mm 50" - static and/or RC model ship kit
Jan 29, 2022
Uwek said: once she was a superyacht - Yacht Aphrodite View attachment 286812 Yacht APHRODITE - Scale 1/18 - 1253 mm 50" - static and/or RC model ship kit Yesterday by accident I found a pre-sale information of a very interesting new kit The commuter yacht Aphrodite was built in the depths of the Great Depression by the Purdy Boat Company for Jock Whitney, one of the richest men in America. She hosted such show business personalities as Shirley... shipsofscale.com Click to expand...
Do you have info as to where this kit can be purchased? Stan
Sslonka said: Do you have info as to where this kit can be purchased? Stan Click to expand...
Jan 31, 2022
La verdad, yo nunca he hecho modelos de caja de montaje o kit, por eso no he averiguado el mercado. Lo que si puedo decirle, es que si ya tiene alguna experiencia, anímese a hacer el modelo que quiera desde cero, scratch, partiendo de las fotos que pueda recolectar, no es tan complicado y si es muy gratificante. Es más de actitud y de liberarse del producto que un fabricante haga. Le deseo buena suerte. google translation: The truth is, I have never made assembly box or kit models, that's why I haven't researched the market. What I can tell you is that if you already have some experience, go ahead and make the model you want from scratch, scratch, starting from the photos you can collect, it is not that complicated and it is very rewarding. It is more about attitude and getting rid of the product that a manufacturer makes. I wish you good luck.
Feb 1, 2022
Feb 2, 2022
For what it's worth, I've always thought the ancient Dumas Tuna Clipper kit could be turned into a 1960's super yacht, with some modifications. Extend the deckhouse, add a tender or two, etc. dumas tuna clipper - Google Search
May 2, 2022
leysend said: Hi all, I have built a few classic sailing vessels and was wondering if there are kits available of modern day superyachts. It seems these kinds of ships ar not represented in the kit model arena. I would love to learn if anyone has ever come accross kits of thes ships, as they must make beautifull models. This youtube video illustrates the kind of yacht(s) I have in mind. Thanks, Dirk Click to expand...
May 6, 2022
shota70 said: HAPPY BIRTHDAY did you find the Superyacht model kits? Click to expand...
May 2, 2023
Oct 17, 2023
pebbleworm said: For what it's worth, I've always thought the ancient Dumas Tuna Clipper kit could be turned into a 1960's super yacht, with some modifications. Extend the deckhouse, add a tender or two, etc. dumas tuna clipper - Google Search Click to expand...
Oct 18, 2023
Thanks for the tip @Norgale .
Oct 19, 2023
Athena does look really good. An amazing piece of work for being scratch built. I will consider your tips and advise. It does feel like an incredible challenge, but that's something I do like.
Both the Gale Ann and the Athena are RC too. You need to think about what pieces are removable to get to the equipment inside if you go RC. The whole cabin lifts off of the Gale Ann and a center piece lifts off of the Athena. It wasn't hard to do but it did take time.
Visit Our Blog about Russia to know more about Russian sights, history
Check out our Russian cities and regions guides
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to better understand Russia
Info about getting Russian visa , the main airports , how to rent an apartment
Our Expert answers your questions about Russia, some tips about sending flowers
Russian regions
Bashkortostan republic
Chuvashia republic
Kirov oblast
Mari El republic
Mordovia republic
Nizhegorodskaya oblast
Orenburg oblast
Penza oblast
Samara oblast
Saratov oblast
Tatarstan republic
Udmurt republic
Ulyanovsk oblast
Map of Russia
All cities and regions
Blog about Russia
News from Russia
How to get a visa
Flights to Russia
Russian hotels
Renting apartments
Russian currency
FIFA World Cup 2018
Submit an article
Flowers to Russia
Ask our Expert
Nizhny Novgorod city, Russia
The capital city of Nizhegorodskaya oblast .
Nizhny Novgorod - Overview
Nizhny Novgorod (colloquially often just “Nizhny”; from 1932 to 1990 - Gorky) is a large city located in the center of European Russia, the administrative center of the Volga Federal District and Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
It is an important economic, industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center of Russia, the largest transport hub of the Volga Federal District. Nizhny Novgorod is one of the main centers of river tourism in Russia. The historic part of the city is rich in sights and is a popular tourist destination.
The population of Nizhny Novgorod is about 1,234,000 (2022), the area - 411 sq. km.
The phone code - +7 831, the postal codes - 603000-603257.
Nizhny Novgorod city flag
Nizhny novgorod city coat of arms.
Nizhny Novgorod city map, Russia
Nizhny novgorod city latest news and posts from our blog:.
7 January, 2022 / Nikolai Bugrov's Summer Dacha in Volodarsk .
4 December, 2017 / Stadiums and Matches of the World Cup 2018 in Russia .
2 June, 2017 / The Most Beautiful House in Nizhny Novgorod .
13 March, 2016 / Official Look of Host Cities of World Cup 2018 in Russia .
29 September, 2015 / Nizhny Novgorod - the view from above .
More posts..
History of Nizhny Novgorod
Foundation of nizhny novgorod.
During the military campaigns of the Russian princes against the Volga Bulgaria, the place where the Oka River flows into the Volga was used as a gathering point for the Murom and Suzdal troops. In 1220, Grand Duke Yuri Vsevolodovich (the grandson of Prince Yuri Dolgoruky, the founder of Moscow) conducted a successful campaign against the Bulgars. After it, he “decided to strengthen this important place for Rus” and founded a town at the mouth of the Oka.
It was named Novgorod, which literally means “new town”. Later, the adjective “nizhny” (“lower”) was added to the name of the town in the Russian annals. This was probably done in order to distinguish it from the town of Novgorod (present Veliky Novgorod) and other Novgorods that existed at that time.
The founding of Nizhny Novgorod was the beginning of an active expansion of Russian influence in the Mordovian lands. Two white-stone churches were built in the fortress, including the Cathedral of the Archangel (1227) - evidence of the special role that the town had in the system of lands of Vladimir-Suzdal Rus. However, the Mongol invasion stopped further development.
Information about Nizhny Novgorod of the 13th century is extremely scarce. But it is known that after the invasion it revived relatively quickly. Nizhny Novgorod is constantly mentioned in Russian chronicles as a major political and economic center of North-Eastern Rus and a spiritual center of Orthodoxy in the Volga region. The town was often the object of conflicts between Moscow and Tver.
In 1392, the Moscow prince Vasily I received a jarlig for the Nizhny Novgorod Principality and captured Nizhny Novgorod. The final annexation of Nizhny Novgorod to the possessions of Moscow took place in the late 1440s.
More Historical Facts…
Nizhny Novgorod in the 16th-18th centuries
Under Ivan III and Vasily III, the town played the role of a border post and was a gathering place for military campaigns against the Kazan Khanate. In 1508-1515, the stone kremlin was built. After the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible, the border role of Nizhny Novgorod became insignificant. At the same time, Nizhny Novgorod became the center of trade between Russia and the East and a large shipbuilding center.
In September 1611, during the Time of Troubles, the Second People’s Militia was organized in Nizhny Novgorod to fight the Poles who were able to establish control over Moscow. The militia consisted of detachments of townspeople, peasants of the central and northern regions of the Tsardom of Russia. The leaders were the Nizhny Novgorod merchant Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky (the monument to them is installed on Red Square in Moscow). In October 1612, the militia was able to completely liberate Moscow.
In the 17th century, a schism occurred in the Orthodox Church under Patriarch Nikon. It led to the formation of numerous settlements of Old Believers in the vicinity of Nizhny Novgorod. In 1695, during his Azov campaign, Peter I arrived in Nizhny Novgorod. In 1719, as a result of his administrative-territorial reforms, the town became the center of a separate Nizhny Novgorod Governorate. In 1722, setting off on the Persian campaign, Nizhny Novgorod was again visited by Peter I. Here he celebrated his 50th birthday.
In 1767, Nizhny Novgorod was visited by Empress Catherine II. During her stay in the town, she met the famous local mechanic and inventor Ivan Kulibin. After her visit, a new regular town plan was approved. The first town theater was built in 1798. Later, it became known as Nikolaevsky, in honor of Emperor Nicholas I.
Nizhny Novgorod in the 19th century
At the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, Nizhny Novgorod became a major scientific and cultural center of the Russian Empire. In 1811, the population of Nizhny Novgorod was about 14,400 people. In 1817, the Makaryev Fair, the largest fair of the Russian Empire, was moved to the village of Kunavino (one of the districts of today’s Nizhny Novgorod). Before that, it was organized every year near the Makaryevsky Monastery, which burned down a year earlier. From that time on, it began to be called the Nizhny Novgorod Fair. Thanks to it, the rapid economic development of the town and adjacent villages began.
After Emperor Nicholas I visited the town in 1834, the large-scale reconstruction of Nizhny Novgorod began. In 1847, a water supply system appeared in the town and the first fountain was built. Private buildings in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin were demolished and new administrative buildings appeared in their place. A lot of new buildings, streets, boulevards, and gardens were built.
In 1849, a large industrial enterprise was founded in the village of Sormovo (another district of today’s Nizhny Novgorod). Later, it became known as the Sormovo plant. It was producing river steamers, various railway cars, steam locomotives, and trams. Thanks to the plant, Sormovo soon turned into a large village of workers. In 1862, the construction of the Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod railway was completed. In 1863, the population of the city was 41,500 people.
In 1896, the city hosted the All-Russian Trade and Industrial Exhibition. The radio receiver of the engineer A.S. Popov, the hyperboloid tower of the engineer V.G. Shukhov were demonstrated at the exhibition, as well as the first Russian car of the Frese and Yakovlev factories.
Nizhny Novgorod in the first half of the 20th century
In 1914, about 111,000 people lived in Nizhny Novgorod. In 1917, during the First World War, the Warsaw Polytechnic Institute was evacuated to this city, on the basis of which the Nizhny Novgorod Polytechnic Institute was created.
On October 7, 1932, Nizhny Novgorod was renamed Gorky due to the 40th anniversary of the literary and social activities of the writer Maxim Gorky. In 1933, the first permanent bridge across the Oka River was built. The railway bridge across the Volga was constructed too. Thanks to this, it became possible to go by rail through Gorky to the Urals and Siberia.
The 1930s were a period of rapid industrialization. In 1932, the largest industrial enterprise in the city was opened - the Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ), an important object of the Soviet defense industry. In the 1930s-1940s, the city was even referred to as “Russian Detroit”. By 1939, the population of Nizhny Novgorod increased to about 644,000 people.
Every fourth resident of the Gorky region (about 822 thousand people) fought on the fronts of the Second World War. Of these, more than 350 thousand people did not return from the battlefields - they were killed, went missing or died from wounds in hospitals.
In June 1943, three large raids of German bombers were carried out on Gorky. The main target of air strikes was the Gorky Automobile Plant, which as a result was almost completely destroyed. It was rebuilt only in the middle of 1944. Over 500,000 wounded were treated in dozens of hospitals during the war years.
The city was an important center for the production of weapons. During the Second World War, every second Soviet car, every third tank and every fourth artillery piece were produced at Gorky’s plants. In total, about 38 thousand tanks, self-propelled guns, armored vehicles, 43 thousand mortars, 16 thousand aircraft, 22 submarines, 109 thousand cars, more than 85 thousand radio stations, as well as 101 thousand artillery pieces and 1,165 Katyusha multiple rocket launchers were produced in Gorky.
Nizhny Novgorod after the Second World War
In 1946, the first GAZ-M-20 “Pobeda” passenger car and the GAZ-51 truck left the assembly line of the Gorky Automobile Plant. In 1949, the construction of the monumental Chkalov Stairs connecting the Upper Volga and Lower Volga embankments was completed in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod. On August 4, 1959, the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR “On the closure of the city of Gorky for visiting by foreigners” was issued. In 1962, the population of Gorky exceeded 1 million people.
On January 18, 1970, a radiation accident occurred at the Krasnoe Sormovo plant. During the construction of a nuclear submarine, an unauthorized launch of the reactor took place. After working at prohibitive power for about 10-15 seconds, it partially collapsed. Hundreds of workers were exposed to the radioactive release. In total, over one thousand people took part in the liquidation of the consequences of the accident and were exposed to radiation.
In 1985, a subway was opened in Gorky. In 1980-1986, Andrei Sakharov, a world famous nuclear physicist, Nobel laureate, and activist, was in exile in Gorky to prevent his contacts with foreigners. In the early 1990s, the “closed city” status was lifted and the city became accessible to foreigners. On October 22, 1990, Gorky was renamed back to Nizhny Novgorod. In 1991, the population of the city reached its maximum - 1,445,000 people.
At the end of the 20th century, the information technology sphere began to actively develop in the city. In the 2000s, a transport problem arose because of the insufficient carrying capacity of the Nizhny Novgorod bridges connecting the lower part of the city and the upper one.
In February 2012, the Nizhny Novgorod Volga Aerial Tramway was opened. This 3661-meter-long gondola lift cable car connected Nizhny Novgorod with the town of Bor. Its daily passenger traffic is about 5,000 people. In 2013, the city electric train was launched - an alternative to the subway line from Sormovo to Moskovsky railway station.
Nizhny Novgorod hosted 6 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2018 . A new stadium was built, the old river port was demolished, a new park and embankments were created. Large-scale restoration of old streets and buildings took place, new museums were opened, hotels were built, and parks were reconstructed.
Streets of Nizhny Novgorod
One sunny summer day in Nizhniy Novgorod
Author: Denis Plekhanov
Apartment buildings in Nizhny Novgorod
Author: Eugene Ivanov
On the street in Nizhny Novgorod
Author: Sergey S. Kazenyuk
Nizhny Novgorod - Features
Nizhny Novgorod is located about 425 km east of Moscow, at the confluence of the two largest waterways of the European part of Russia - the Volga and Oka rivers. The city is divided by the Oka into two parts. The length of Nizhny Novgorod along the Oka is 20 km, along the Volga - about 30 km.
The climate in Nizhny Novgorod is moderately continental, with cold, long winters and warm, relatively short summers. The average temperature in January is minus 8.9 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 19.4 degrees Celsius.
A red deer is depicted on the coat of arms and flag of Nizhny Novgorod, which is a symbol of nobility, purity, life, wisdom, and justice. The City Day is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday in August.
In January 2019, Nizhny Novgorod was recognized as the best city in Russia in terms of quality of life. It took first place among Russian cities and 109th in the world in terms of quality of life. The rating was compiled by the site numbeo.com, which specializes in statistics on the cost of living and consumer prices in different countries of the world.
When compiling the rating, the purchasing power of the population, safety, health care, the cost of living, the ratio of real estate prices to the population’s income, traffic congestion, the level of environmental pollution, and climate were taken into account.
The main branches of the local industry are the production of cars and weapons, shipbuilding. Nizhny Novgorod is also one of the IT centers of Russia.
Nizhny Novgorod is a major transport hub. The city has a railway station, a river station, a cargo port, several berths for transshipment of goods. Strigino International Airport named after V.P. Chkalov offers regular flights to such cities as Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Kaliningrad, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Samara, St. Petersburg, Sochi, and a number of others.
Public transport in Nizhny Novgorod plays a very important role in ensuring the life of the city. At the same time, its work is hampered by the distribution of its population on the city’s territory, large daily migrations, a very high concentration of passenger traffic on the bridges across the Oka River, and the lack of an all-encompassing system of high-speed transport. There are municipal buses, fixed-route minibuses, trams, trolleybuses, the city train, and subway.
The tourist potential of Nizhny Novgorod is quite high. According to UNESCO, it is one of the most valuable historical cities in the world. In total, there are more than 600 unique historical, architectural and cultural monuments in Nizhny Novgorod, a variety of museums. The best time to visit Nizhny Novgorod is summer.
One of the alternative ways to visit Nizhny Novgorod is to take a river cruise along the Volga River. Travelers will find exciting excursions and meals in traditional Russian taverns. It will also be interesting to come during one of the many fairs or ethnographic festivals that are held in the city.
Main Attractions of Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin (1508-1515) - a fortress in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod and its oldest part, the main architectural complex of the city located on the right high bank, at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers. To date, all 13 towers of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin have been preserved or have been restored. The thickness of the wall at the base reaches 5 meters. There are exhibitions in the towers of the fortress; a section of the wall is open for tourists to visit.
In the past, there were several churches on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Today, only the Archangel Michael Cathedral has survived, built no later than the middle of the 16th century and rebuilt in 1628-1631 - the oldest surviving building in the kremlin. There is the grave of Kuzma Minin inside it.
An excellent view of the Volga River and Strelka (the confluence of the Oka and Volga) opens from the walls of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Here you can also see a collection of military equipment from the Second World War.
Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum - one of the oldest museums in Russia, the largest museum of fine arts in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The Governor’s Palace on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin houses a permanent exhibition of Russian art and a collection of artistic silver.
In the House of the Merchant and Benefactor D.V. Sirotkin (Verkhnevolzhskaya Embankment, 3), an exposition of Western European art is presented and, separately, the painting by K.E. Makovsky “The appeal of Kuzma Minin to the citizens of Nizhny Novgorod” - one of the largest paintings on a historical theme in Russia (698x594 cm).
Chkalov Stairs (1943-1949) - a monumental staircase in the form of a figure eight in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod. Connecting the Upper Volga (Verkhnevolzhskaya) and Lower Volga (Nizhnevolzhskaya) embankments, it is one of the longest stairs in Russia. It starts from the observation deck at the monument to Valery Chkalov (the famous Soviet pilot who made the first non-stop flight from the USSR to the USA via the North Pole), next to the St. George Tower of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.
Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street - the main street of Nizhny Novgorod built up with noble mansions of the past centuries. A large part of Bolshaya Pokrovskaya is reserved for the pedestrian zone and is analogous to the pedestrian Arbat Street in Moscow. There are a lot of historic houses, cafes, souvenir shops, boutiques, monuments, and sculptures here. The length of the street is over 2 km.
The building of the State Bank (Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, 26), resembling a medieval palace, is an outstanding architectural monument built in the Russian Revival style in 1911-1913. In the Museum of Old Equipment and Tools (Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, 43), you can see unique exhibits, hear their history, and even touch them.
Fedorovsky Embankment - one of the most beautiful embankments in Nizhny Novgorod and the best observation deck in the city. Everything is perfectly visible from this embankment: the old part of the city, the river station with a park, the Kanavinsky bridge - one of the oldest in the city, and, of course, the opposite bank of the Oka River with the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the confluence of the Oka and Volga. People also come here to watch the sunset.
Nizhny Novgorod Volga Aerial Tramway . This cable car, 3661 meters long, connects the high right bank of the Volga River, where the historic part of Nizhny Novgorod is located, with the town of Bor. It has the largest unsupported span over the water surface in Europe - 861 meters.
A one way trip during which you can admire the picturesque views of Nizhny Novgorod and the Volga River takes 15 minutes. It is better to use it in good sunny weather, because in windy weather, the movement of the cabins can be stopped. Sennaya Square on Kazanskaya Embankment.
Nizhny Novgorod State Museum of History and Architecture (1875-1877). Also known as the Mansion of S.M. Rukavishnikov, it is an architectural ensemble built in the eclectic style in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod, one of the most important and famous architectural monuments of this city. Guided tours are held in the premises, allowing you to learn about the life of the former owners of the mansion, as well as look at the historical expositions of different years. Verkhnevolzhskaya Embankment, 7.
Main Palace of Nizhny Novgorod Fair - a luxurious building constructed in the forms of Old Russian architecture of the 17th century. Today, exhibitions of various formats are held here, as well as the multimedia exposition “Russia - my history” dedicated mainly to the history of Nizhny Novgorod starting from the Finno-Ugric peoples. Sovnarkomovskaya Street, 13.
Museum of the History of the Gorky Automobile Plant . The museum houses expositions telling about the history and development of the Gorky Automobile Plant. In total, there are over 40,000 exhibits. Here you can see a collection of Soviet vintage cars, which includes “Chaika”, “Volga”, the truck “GAZ-51”, and a lot of others. Lenina Avenue, 95.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (1868-1881) - the most noticeable sight of the lower part of Nizhny Novgorod, which can be seen from all observation decks of the upper city. The church, 87 meters high, was built on the site of the Nizhny Novgorod Fair at the expense of merchants, who wanted to perpetuate the visit of Emperor Alexander II. Strelka Street, 3a.
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1696-1719) - one of the best examples of the Stroganov Baroque, an architectural monument of federal significance. From a distance, this colorful building looks like a sugar gingerbread with “candy” domes and decorated with stone flowers, pears and apples. Rozhdestvenskaya Street, 34.
Pechersky Ascension Monastery - one of the most interesting places in Nizhny Novgorod, where you can feel the spirit of the city. Most of the monastery buildings date back to the first half of the 17th century. A lot of beautiful photographs can be taken here. Privolzhskaya Sloboda Street, 108.
Limpopo Zoo - the first private zoo in Russia. More than 270 species of animals live here, 25 of which are listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation. It is located on the territory of the Sormovsky Park on an area of 7.1 hectares. Yaroshenko Street, 7b.
Architectural and Ethnographic Museum-Reserve “Shcholokovskiy Khutor” . The exposition of this museum is represented by 16 objects of rural architecture: residential houses, barns, mills and churches of the 17th-19th centuries brought from the northern districts of the Nizhny Novgorod region. The facades of the houses are decorated with traditional relief carvings. In the premises of the houses, interiors with authentic items of peasant life have been restored. Gorbatovskaya Street, 41.
Nizhny Novgorod city of Russia photos
Pictures of nizhny novgorod.
Chkalov Stairs and the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
Author: Sergey Bulanov
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Nizhny Novgorod
Author: Evgeniy Balashov
Shopping and office center Smart in Nizhny Novgorod
Author: Diman Lazarev
Sights of Nizhny Novgorod
Annunciation Monastery - the oldest monastery in Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod Cathedral Mosque
Church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow in Nizhny Novgorod
The comments of our visitors
Currently 3.12/5
Rating: 3.1 /5 (252 votes cast)
We hope you enjoy our spectacular craftsmanship in each of the category in the blue column on your left. If you want the best that money can buy, look no further, as we are the clear leader in each single category. If you like the photos, you will love the models in person, because they would be much more magnificent in front of you -- like a 3D movie versus a flat screen. Enjoy! and thank you for visiting.
"Good morning, My name is Hxxxx Sxxxx and am currently coordinating a project between NAVCENT [ U.S. Naval Forces Central Command ] and CENTCOM [ United States Central Command] . We just have a quick question about your product listing for the USS Arleigh Burke. Do you have versions of these photos that are not watermarked that we could use in a public affairs article or announcement? Pictures of the actual ship do not work for what we have in mind and the model on your site is a very high fidelity reproduction . Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time. V/r, Hxxxx Sxxxx, Effects Coordinator. CENTCOM CCJ39"
" I received the long expected crown jewel yesterday. What a fabulous piece of work. I am so impressed! Especially the car deck with real working door hinges, it just blew me away! This will be a family heirloom from me to my son, who also couldn't stop staring when he saw it... Thanks again modelshipmaster for making my dreams come true! With the best regards, Max" ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"The Hartford arrived yesterday: FANTASTIC piece of art!!! I really liked the way it was crated – amazing. I took the crate apart screw by screw, and the only mishap I had was that I busted the life boat hanger on one side when I pulled the blue tape off, but I think I will be able to repair. Looks great on the mantel. I will be in the market for another one of your ships very soon. Thanks for the excellent work! Mike R." ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"I just unpacked my Wanderer and it is beyond my highest hopes. You did a masterful job in recreating this historic whaler! It is the centerpiece of my "man cave" and I'm sure will become a family heirloom. Almost equally amazing was the craftsmanship of the shipping crate. I have to admit, I was a bit worried about how such a large, detailed and delicate model would survive the transport but your custom fitted crate supported and protected it perfectly. Thank you for everything and feel free to post this if you like, Terry" ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"Words fail me at the exquisite model y’all produced and delivered. My wife laughed out loud in surprise and delight. She’ll spend the next week deciding where to highlight it in our home. Many thanks, gentlemen! I couldn’t be more pleased. With complete admiration, Ron"
" Trireme is of micro-museum detail quality... better than expected, arrived timely, undamaged, packaged like the Crown Jewels. Heartily recommend your products. Alex Texas." ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"Hello Frank, The 62" Normandie did arrive yesterday in perfect condition. The model was packed so well I don’t think anything could have really happened to it. Thank You. The ship exceeds all expectations. You and your team are truly fine craftsmen. This is my favorite ship, and I’m so happy I chose Model Ship Masters. Not only is the ship a work of art, but with the lights and being RC, it’s like the Normandie is back alive. Thank you so much. Sincerely, George W."
"I gave a really close look at the photos of the QM2. I am a meticulous person by nature, exacting. The mechanical engineer in me. I just cannot believe the detail on the QM2. I commend you and the craftsmen in your company for your work. I do model railroading and collect ‘exact’ replicas of passenger cars and locomotives. Regards, Paul"
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ "Just wanted you to know the ship arrived safely and in perfect condition. I’m very impressed with the build quality and detail. And more than impressed with the packaging for shipment. Just wanted to thank you and your team on a great job and I will cherish this ship always. I may even order another but will definitely order once again from you and your team. Once again thank you so very much. James Buday, Canada, 1/20/2023." ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"I cannot thank you and your team enough for the absolutely magnificent liners that your team constructed for me. I am a mechanical engineer by trade in the railroad industry and also collect model trains. I look for authenticity in my models. Your liners are in a class of their own. And, best of all, they are constructed here in the United States. Paul J. Messina, Program Manager. New York 1/14/2023." ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"She made it into port unscathed and fully intact. Y'all did an amazing awesome job with it. I really love it. It deserves to be on constant display in my living room where it can be seen by anyone who enters in. Thank you very much for keeping me informed and paying attention to detail so heavily. Hope the best for you. Keep on keeping on. Sincerely, LB CSS Alabama model owner" ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"I must say the USS Bunker Hill looks fantastic. More than met my hopes and expectations. The way it was spanned was quite impressive as well. Once again, beautiful work. I’m thrilled with the craftsmanship :) Thanks, Bert" ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ "I can't thank you enough. It's like you built the tugs for yourself--very high standard. The packaging was so good that it's like we needed a bomb squad. They can't move inside the crates... I will show them to my tugboat association. Your pricing is so fair that I am sure will get you several jobs. Thanks again, Columbus" ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"Just to let you know SS United States model and display case arrived safe and sound. Beautifully packaged. I think it could have withstood a direct nuclear strike. Interestingly flew over the real SS United States rusting in Philadelphia same day I got home to put the model into its display case. Such a pity to see such a great, beautiful ship deteriorate. I sailed her 4 times and on her sister ship SS America twice. Best, Allan Hamilton" ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ "Just to let you guys know that my U99 arrived safe and sound. Loved the model and I look forward to the Bismarck when it finally gets here. Can I say that the packaging was truly professional and so finely put together. You have a great little carpenter there. Can I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year, Best wishes, Lorne. N" ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"I just wanted you to know that both ships arrived in perfect condition along with the cases. They are magnificent! I cannot believe the detail and workmanship. You and your staff are to be commended! Thank you again and again! Eric" ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ "Finally Reina del Mar is at home in Santiago, after a long trip. I have to congratulate you for the outstanding packaging which allowed the model to arrive without a scratch. I am also amazed of your transport and post service that, in the middle of Christmas managed to deliver this big box in my hotel in NY. All this only encourages me to do more things with you during 2010, God willing. I think the MOSHULU would be a good one. By the way, I loved your Reina del Mar replica. Have a happy Christmas, Luis" ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"The Normandie arrived last Friday after taking a few days to get through customs. I was so impressed by the way it was packed. It arrived in pristine condition. Please convey my sincere thanks to those involved in making it a masterpiece. The beauty of this ship reinforces my view and those of others that the Normandie is the most beautiful ocean liner ever built. Having been a designer myself this ship represents art, architecture and design so far advanced for the time it was built. Robin, New Zealand" ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
"You were kind enough to suggest the steps I should follow to unpack it which worked out nicely. I very much appreciated the most secure packaging. I was most fortunate to serve as a substitute Third Mate on the SS United States for four round trip voyages to Northern Europe from NYC (voyages 393, 394, 395 and 396 from July 17, 1969 to September 10, 1069). Your precision and masterful work on the model is truly superb and brings back some terrific memories. Thank you. Regards, Harry 214-718-xxxx"
I, however, am much more future oriented, and very aware of the fact that items of high quality but limited appeal to the general public may not be available in the future....books that aren't on the best seller list, classical music recordings, etc. There is always a niche market for high quality items, but it frequently becomes very expensive. Unfortunately, we live in a culture where it is nearly impossible to go broke making mediocre movies or producing annoying and cloned rap music, but quality, if not priced "competitively", frequently becomes extinct, in the mass market sense...try finding a a good quality toaster or other small appliance at any price.
I fully plan on unveiling all of the acquisitions when we have more space, I hope, in a few years, assuming I don't prematurely expire ( I am 63, but in much better shape than most my age... I should know, I'm a physician ). However, no one's future is assured.
Interestingly enough, my wife inquired today as to whether a friend of hers could bring her grandchildren over to see my ship models, as they seem to have a fascination for sailing ships (probably watched Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean too many times), so I would say that's a positive sign.
Anyway, as usual, I have probably communicated more than you wish to hear. Keep the colors flying and thanks to all your artisans for their greatly appreciated efforts. Scott B."
Trip Planner
Private Tours
Small Group Tours
Two Capitals
City Breaks
Trans-Siberian
River Cruises
Russia & Beyond
4-star edition of the private 9-day tour of the Russian capitals
5-star edition fo the private 9-day tour of Moscow & St. Petersburg
13-day in-depth discovery of Moscow, Kazan, and St. Petersburg
7-day tour designed to harness the best of the Venice of the North
11-day private discovery of Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the Golden Ring
Your Russia Getaway
Fill out the short trip survey to receive a personalized itinerary from a destination expert.
Travel guide
Before you go
What to see
Russia Trip Planner
Learn about the dos and the don'ts for your amazing trip to Russia
Our Partners
Reservation Policies
Rated 9/10 on the Trustpilot review platform
My itineraries
Chat with us
Trip survey
Groups & Agents
For Suppliers
+1 (888) 744-6056
North America : +1 (888) 744-6056
Oceania and Australia : +61261888118
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
You are here, about nizhny novgorod.
If you are still wondering, whether Nizhny Novgorod travel would be something you'd like to experience, let us help you - it would. This colorful Russian city full of cultural heritage might exceed your expectations since it has something to offer for everyone.
Reasons to Travel to Nizhny Novgorod
Art enthusiasts will surely enjoy the State Gorky Literature Museum which was named after the great Russian author Maxim Gorky. Bet you didn't know that Nizhny Novgorod was his birthplace? Do not worry, now you do.
There are also multiple art galleries and installations such as The Blogger's Bench which provides free Wi-Fi access if you are in the mood of blogging about your experience.
The musician community will not be disappointed as well, as the city has multiple live music bars and cafes open for the public and is often the place where great concerts are staged. If you are not that into art, there are plenty of other places worth putting on your Nizhny Novgorod itinerary, f.e., the grand red-brick Kremlin.
The Cathedral of Archangel Michael, which is actually the only church that has stood the test of time in Kremlin, along with multiple ancient towers is what makes this site a must-see. By the way, the magnificent church of St. Elijah is right around the corner, so make sure to make a little detour during your Nizhny Novgorod tour after seeing the Kremlin.
Another thing you should not miss during your Nizhny Novgorod sightseeing is the panorama of Strelka, overlooking the amazing view of the confluence of the rivers Oka and Volga and also the Fedorovsky Embankment, a perfect place for a stroll in the evening.
If you want to take a look at the scene from a different angle, hop on a boat trip along the two rivers! Nowadays Nizhny Novgorod is the fifth-largest city in the Russian Federation, somehow managing to maintain the unique heritage alongside its cultural versatility, thus looking at pictures is not enough, feel like exploring it yourself?
Best Things to Do in Nizhny Novgorod
Witness the ancient Novgorod Kremlin
Get inspired by the scenic panoramas of the Volga River
