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Elegant, finely detailed model ship kit by Nordic Class the SS Mariefred
The SS Mariefred is the steamship that is owned by Gripsholms-Mariefreds Ångfartygs AB and has been serving the route Stockholm Enhörna Mariefred since 1903. This scale model is representative of how the Mariefred looked in the early 1900s, when it was newly built. The kit can be fitted for R/C but no R/C parts are […]
Genuine, finely crafted wooden model ship kit by Billing Boats the Renown
The renown was a 50-foot steam pinnace from around the middle of the 19th century. These boats had a small forecastle, room for the crew, a boiler room, and a cabin. Above the crews’ quarters was a conical steel base with a permanent universal ring, on which a 3lb. Quick-firing cannon or maxim machine gun […]
Elegant, finely detailed model ship kit by Mantua Panart the HMS Victory 738
HMS Victory stands today as the world’s oldest commissioned warship. Still manned by Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy, the Victory has seen over 220 years of almost continuous naval service. Best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar, the Victory currently has a dual role as the flagship of the Commander-in-Chief […]
Finely Detailed, Elegant Wooden Model Ship Kit by Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon
Victory in his lifetime. Built by Henry Adams at Bucklers Hard, the Agamemnon was launched in 1781 after four years of building. Agamemnon became one of the most famous vessels of the Royal Navy. It was in Agamemnon that Nelson lost the sight of his right eye during the siege of Calvi in 1794. He […]
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 […]
Regal, finely detailed wooden model ship kit by Euromodel La Renommee
H ere we have the beautiful Euro Model kit : ” La Ronommee ” an. 18th Century English Frigate! There were two ships alled “Renommee” built in France, one in the 17 Century and this one in the 18 Century. She was captured by the British Navy (HMS Dover) 27 September, 1747 and converted into […]
Genuine, finely crafted wooden model ship kit by Billing Boats the Renown
The renown was a 50-foot steam pinnace from around the middle of the 19th century. These boats had a small forecastle, room for the crew, a boiler room, and a cabin. Above the crews’ quarters was a conical steel base with a permanent universal ring, on which a 3lb. Quick-firing cannon or maxim machine gun […]
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 […]