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Genuine, elegant wooden model ship kit by Deans Marine the Muirneag
Introduced to the Caledonian Macbrayne fleet for service on their famous Highlands ferry service in just 2003. Her power is supplied by a MaK 12M453AK diesel engine giving output of 5000 hk driving a single VP propeller giving a service speed of 15 knots. One of the newest kits to be added to the Deans […]
Elegant, finely detailed wooden ship kit by Mantua Sergal Le Soleil Royal
She was built in Brest between 1668 and 1670 by engineer Laurent Hubac, was launched in 1669, and stayed unused in Brest harbour for years. She was recommissioned with 112 guns and 1200 men when the Nine Years’ War broke out in 1688 as the flagship of the escadre du Ponant (squadron of the Ponant). […]
Elegant, Finely Detailed Wooden Model Ship Kit by Amati Greek Bireme
This is a superbly detailed and accurate model of the Greek/Athenian Bireme. When built, the Greek Bireme made use of cutting edge technology. With a particularly deadly bow ram, she fought bravely against the Persian fleet at the historic Battle of Salamis. The Bireme was managed by 44 oarsmen working in two banks of oars […]
Elegant, brand new model ship kit by Nordic Class the SS Bohuslän
The steamship SS Bohuslän was built at Eriksbergs Warf in Gothenburg in 1913. For more than 40 years, the Bohusläns traffic route was between Göteborg and Lysekil-Smögen-Gravarne (Kungshamn) on the Swedish west coast. Later, it was used as a ferry between Sweden and Denmark or Norway until it was taken of to be scrapped in […]
Elegant, Detailed Wooden Model Ship Kit by Amati the Drakkar Viking Longboat
Gold gleamed on bows and silver glittered on each vessel. The fleet was magnificent and its captain could conquer entire worlds just showing it off. The sight of the fleet itself could terrorize the enemy. King Olaf Tryggvesson called his drakkar “Ormen Lange”, the Long Snake, and it became a well known legend of the […]
Elegant, finely detailed model ship kit by Mantua Sergal the HMS Victory
This is a double plank-on-bulkhead kit, armed with 104 machine turned brass cannon and two carronades. The figurehead is made of cast metal, and the gun ports are made of bronze. There are three diameters of rigging provided, and six large sheets of plans to keep builders on track. At Ages of Sail, our model […]
Elegant, finely detailed Mantua Sergal wooden model ship kit the President
This is a plank on bulkhead construction. This kit includes precision-cut keel and frames, double planking, silk flags, and numerous fittings made of hardwood, brass, and other metals. Altogether, these components make for a museum quality finish. This brand new kit comes with detailed English instructions, and the “President” is great for builders of all […]
Elegant, Detailed Model Ship Kit by Model Slipway the Tsekoa II
Built in 1985 by Allied Shipbuilders of Vancouver for Public Works of Canada Tsekoa II was used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of buoys, docks and other marine structures in the numerous small harbors along the British Columbia Pacific coastline. With twin screw, the model is very stable and extremely maneuverable. A good steering […]
Elegant, Detailed Model Ship Kit by Krick the U Boat German Type VII
The Type VII was the most famous WWII submarine built, with1000 built in different versions. The Krick model kit represents the submarine type VII-B. This is the basic kit with all deep-drawn parts made of high quality ABS plastic, which are needed for building a model intended for display only. This brand new kit comes […]