Model shipbuilding & model ships

Welcome to the fascinating world of model shipbuilding

Whether you have been an enthusiastic model shipbuilder for years or are just thinking about getting started with your first model ship kit, you've come to the right place. Model shipbuilding combines creativity, craftsmanship and technical understanding like no other hobby. In our range, you will find a large selection of wooden model ships, model boats to build yourself, RC ship models and specialised kits for every level of experience.

Our goal is to offer you exactly the model that suits your skills, interests and ideas – whether it's a small beginner's model or a sophisticated functional model.

Model shipbuilding – a hobby with history, tradition and passion

Building a model ship is more than just a pastime. This hobby looks back on a tradition that is thousands of years old:

Origins in ancient Egypt

More than 3,000 years ago, model ships were made as grave goods. These models served as symbolic companions for the afterlife – and at the same time show how precisely and in detail the craftsmen of that time worked.

Toys across generations

Ever since humans have been building ships, children have also been making toy and wooden boats. The first self-built boat often does not float perfectly – but it awakens enthusiasm for water, technology and craftsmanship.

The emergence of scale models

From the 16th century onwards, ship models were used professionally. Master shipbuilders produced miniature versions of their designs to present their constructions to kings and clients. These precursors to modern model ships were often elaborately designed masterpieces.

Today, ship modelling is a popular hobby for people of all ages – from young people to experienced professional builders.

Large selection of high-quality model ships – from sailing ships to submarines

Our range covers the entire world of maritime model making. You will find:

1. Wooden model sailing ships

Historic ships and elegant sailing ships are among the most popular models in ship modelling. They inspire with:

  • delicate masts
  • detailed rigging
  • authentic wooden construction
  • historic models such as galleons, frigates or merchant ships

These models are particularly suitable as decorative display pieces.

2. Racing boats & motorboats

For those who prefer a more modern and dynamic look, we offer racing boat models and motorboats. Many of these kits can be upgraded to functional RC models – perfect for exciting trips on the water.

3. Submarines & special ships

Submarines are technically sophisticated and fascinate with their complex construction. Model builders looking for a special challenge will find exciting kits with many details in this category.

Build your own model boat – display models or functional models?

Model boats can be divided into two main categories:

Display models

  • Perfect for collectors
  • High-quality visual design
  • Ideal for display cases and exhibitions
  • Focus on historical details and authentic design

Display models are ideal for anyone who values visual appeal, precision and fine craftsmanship.

Functional models

  • True-to-scale models with technical functions
  • Ideal for steering or demonstrating
  • RC-compatible (radio control)
  • For hobby captains who want to actually sail their model

Functional models combine craftsmanship challenges with technical demands – a hobby that never gets boring.

Wooden model ships – quality, precision & the best materials

Our wooden model kits come exclusively from selected manufacturers who are known for their outstanding quality. Features of our higher-quality models:

  • Precisely laser-cut wooden parts
  • Robust hulls and keel constructions
  • High-quality metal fittings
  • Detailed building instructions
  • Real fabric sails on many sailing ships
  • Authentic scales and historical models

From beginner's sets for children and young people to complex professional kits for experienced model builders – you are guaranteed to find the right model with us.

Why buy model ships from us?

✔ Large selection of wooden, sailing, motor and submarine models

✔ Kits for every level – from beginner to professional

✔ Optional RC-compatible models

✔ High material and workmanship quality

✔ Selected brands and traditional manufacturers

✔ Competent advice on request

Start your next ship model building project now!

Whether you want to build a decorative sailing ship, an exciting racing boat or a technically sophisticated submarine – discover the right ship model kit in our range that will give you many hours of enjoyment crafting, refining and displaying.

Immerse yourself in the world of ship model building and find the model that perfectly suits your style and skill level!

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Model shipbuilding & model ships Welcome to the fascinating world of model shipbuilding Whether you have been an enthusiastic model shipbuilder for years or are just thinking about getting started with your first model ship kit , you've come to the right place. Model shipbuilding combines creativity, craftsmanship and technical understanding like no other hobby. In our... read more »
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Model shipbuilding & model ships

Welcome to the fascinating world of model shipbuilding

Whether you have been an enthusiastic model shipbuilder for years or are just thinking about getting started with your first model ship kit, you've come to the right place. Model shipbuilding combines creativity, craftsmanship and technical understanding like no other hobby. In our range, you will find a large selection of wooden model ships, model boats to build yourself, RC ship models and specialised kits for every level of experience.

Our goal is to offer you exactly the model that suits your skills, interests and ideas – whether it's a small beginner's model or a sophisticated functional model.

Model shipbuilding – a hobby with history, tradition and passion

Building a model ship is more than just a pastime. This hobby looks back on a tradition that is thousands of years old:

Origins in ancient Egypt

More than 3,000 years ago, model ships were made as grave goods. These models served as symbolic companions for the afterlife – and at the same time show how precisely and in detail the craftsmen of that time worked.

Toys across generations

Ever since humans have been building ships, children have also been making toy and wooden boats. The first self-built boat often does not float perfectly – but it awakens enthusiasm for water, technology and craftsmanship.

The emergence of scale models

From the 16th century onwards, ship models were used professionally. Master shipbuilders produced miniature versions of their designs to present their constructions to kings and clients. These precursors to modern model ships were often elaborately designed masterpieces.

Today, ship modelling is a popular hobby for people of all ages – from young people to experienced professional builders.

Large selection of high-quality model ships – from sailing ships to submarines

Our range covers the entire world of maritime model making. You will find:

1. Wooden model sailing ships

Historic ships and elegant sailing ships are among the most popular models in ship modelling. They inspire with:

  • delicate masts
  • detailed rigging
  • authentic wooden construction
  • historic models such as galleons, frigates or merchant ships

These models are particularly suitable as decorative display pieces.

2. Racing boats & motorboats

For those who prefer a more modern and dynamic look, we offer racing boat models and motorboats. Many of these kits can be upgraded to functional RC models – perfect for exciting trips on the water.

3. Submarines & special ships

Submarines are technically sophisticated and fascinate with their complex construction. Model builders looking for a special challenge will find exciting kits with many details in this category.

Build your own model boat – display models or functional models?

Model boats can be divided into two main categories:

Display models

  • Perfect for collectors
  • High-quality visual design
  • Ideal for display cases and exhibitions
  • Focus on historical details and authentic design

Display models are ideal for anyone who values visual appeal, precision and fine craftsmanship.

Functional models

  • True-to-scale models with technical functions
  • Ideal for steering or demonstrating
  • RC-compatible (radio control)
  • For hobby captains who want to actually sail their model

Functional models combine craftsmanship challenges with technical demands – a hobby that never gets boring.

Wooden model ships – quality, precision & the best materials

Our wooden model kits come exclusively from selected manufacturers who are known for their outstanding quality. Features of our higher-quality models:

  • Precisely laser-cut wooden parts
  • Robust hulls and keel constructions
  • High-quality metal fittings
  • Detailed building instructions
  • Real fabric sails on many sailing ships
  • Authentic scales and historical models

From beginner's sets for children and young people to complex professional kits for experienced model builders – you are guaranteed to find the right model with us.

Why buy model ships from us?

✔ Large selection of wooden, sailing, motor and submarine models

✔ Kits for every level – from beginner to professional

✔ Optional RC-compatible models

✔ High material and workmanship quality

✔ Selected brands and traditional manufacturers

✔ Competent advice on request

Start your next ship model building project now!

Whether you want to build a decorative sailing ship, an exciting racing boat or a technically sophisticated submarine – discover the right ship model kit in our range that will give you many hours of enjoyment crafting, refining and displaying.

Immerse yourself in the world of ship model building and find the model that perfectly suits your style and skill level!

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Steam Tug Tim
Steam Tug Tim
Tim is a steam tug from the early 20th century. The model can be built as a working ship or as a museum ship (with railing). The model impresses with an extensive set of fittings and high-quality etched brass parts allow fine detailing...
269.00€ *
Italien School Ship Amerigo Vespucci
Italien School Ship Amerigo Vespucci
The Amerigo Vespucci's home port is La Spezia. She is primarily used for the maritime training of officer candidates of the Accademia Navale. The Italian Navy commissioned the construction of two training ships in 1925.The design was...
384.00€ *
American Schooner Virginia 1:40 Model Ship Kit
American Schooner Virginia 1:40 Model Ship Kit
Model ship kit American schooner "Virgina" by Artesania Latina 1:41 Wooden construction History of the original: The Virginia is a type of ship known as a "schooner". We are at the beginning of the 19th century. At...
75.85€ * 89.95€ *
Gunboat Philadelphia
Gunboat Philadelphia
BRIEF HISTORY Launched in August of 1776, the gunboat Philadelphia is the oldest American fighting vessel in existence. Part of the American fleet commanded by General Benedict Arnold, she sank on October 11, 1776 during the Battle of...
225.00€ *
Armed Captain's Longboat
Armed Captain's Longboat
For beginners and experts alike. A true plank-frame armed captain's longboat in 1:24 scale measuring approximately 24" from bowsprit to tip of boom. Every wood detail in the original longboat has been captured in 9 sheets of...
149.95€ *
18th Century Longboat
18th Century Longboat
Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat Model Ship Kit 1:48 Scale True Plank-on-Frame Kit The longboat was the largest boat aboard an 18th century ship. The ship s principal lifeboat, it was also used for coming and going to the ship to...
119.00€ *
Pirat Flying Dutchman
Pirat Flying Dutchman
The legend of the Flying Dutchman is about a captain who has been condemned by a curse to wander the sea with his ghost ship until doomsday, unable to enter a port or find salvation in death. The origins of the legend are not known. The...
339.95€ * 355.00€ *
Spanish Armada Santa Ana of 1805 Kit
Spanish Armada Santa Ana of 1805 Kit
Ship of the line of the Spanish Armada "Santa Ana " in the state of 1805 - Kit Limited edition ! The ship Santa Ana was launched on 28 September 1784 in El Ferrol (Spain). She was the prototype of a series of 8 ships and had...
659.00€ *
St Canute Model Boat Kit 1:50 wood
St Canute Model Boat Kit 1:50 wood
Tugboat St. Canute model 1:50 RC model ship from Billing Boats History of the original: Built in 1931 at Frederikshavns Værft og Flydedok A/S. For many years it sailed under its original name "St. Knud" as a tugboat and...
187.00€ *
Tugboat Smit Nederland RC Model Kit ABS 1:33
Tugboat Smit Nederland RC Model Kit ABS 1:33
Tugboat Smit Nederland ABS hull RC model kit from Billing Boats History of the original: In the course of 1979 and 1980, the Dutch tugs Smit Denemarken, Smit Duitsland, Smit Finland, Smit Ierland, Smit Nederland and Smit Rusland were...
439.00€ *
Corvette Astrolabe
Corvette Astrolabe
The corvette Astrolabe was a sailing ship sent by the French Navy on two expeditions to Antarctica and Oceania between 1826 and 1837, under the command of Jules Dumont d'Urville. The ship was named after the French astronomer and...
238.50€ *
Sail Training Ship Mercator
Sail Training Ship Mercator
The sail training ship Mercator is a Belgian sail training ship that was commissioned in 1932. It was originally built as a merchant ship. It was seized by the Germans during the Second World War and used as a training ship and returned...
169.90€ *
English Brigantine Golden Star
English Brigantine Golden Star
A scale model of an English brigantine, a popular design in the 17th and 18th centuries. A brig is a ship with two masts, square rigged like a schooner and a barque, but with a gaff and mainsail on the mainmast as well. In the 17th and...
102.50€ *
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Sanson Tugboat 1:50 Wooden Model Ship Kit R/C Compatible
Sanson Tugboat 1:50 Wooden Model Ship Kit R/C...
Model ship ocean-going tug Samson 2023 completely revised wooden construction kit. Can be extended to an Rc model. History of the original The Samson is a tugboat that was launched towards the end of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th...
159.80€ *
Dutch Second Rank Vessel "Friesland"
Dutch Second Rank Vessel "Friesland"
The ‘Friesland’ of 1663 was an impressive example of 17th-century Dutch shipbuilding. As part of the Dutch navy, the ship served during a period of intense maritime conflict, particularly in the context of the Anglo-Dutch Wars, in which...
589.95€ *
Royal Yacht Mary
Royal Yacht Mary
The yacht Mary was built in the Netherlands and was presented to King Charles II by the City of Amsterdam on the occasion of his proclamation as King of England. It is considered the pleasure boat prototype. Reconstruction of the model...
259.00€ *
Sloop Puritan
Sloop Puritan
Planned by Edward Burgess, Puritan was a sloop of a little less than 30 metres with a good width and a sliding keel which is characteristic of American boats of that class. She also had a certain draught and part of the ballast was...
249.00€ *
Yacht Britannia
Yacht Britannia
Designed by G.L. Watson, the yacht Britannia was built at the request of Edward VII, Prince of Wales at that time. It is considered by the English as the most important and representative racing yacht of its time. It is difficult to...
238.50€ *
Steam Sloop CSS Alabama
Steam Sloop CSS Alabama
CSS Alabama, the most famous ship of the American Civil War, was a steam and sail sloop of war built for the Confederacy in 1862 by John Laird Sons & Co. in Liverpool, England. Under Captain Raphael Seames, CSS Alabama engaged Union...
274.50€ *
Viking Ship DREKI
Viking Ship DREKI
DREKI Viking Ship Despite their small size and very open construction, the ships of the Vikings were quite seaworthy. They enabled the settlement of Iceland and Greenland and the discovery of North America from Scandinavia about 1000...
209.95€ *
USCG Harriet Lane Steam Paddle Cutter & Gunboat
USCG Harriet Lane Steam Paddle Cutter & Gunboat
The Harriet Lane is an early U.S. Navy steam-powered cutter in Coast Guard service from the 1850s. The ships were named after First Ladies, in this case the niece of the still unmarried President James Buchanan. She was built in New York...
239.00€ * 312.00€ *
Hercules Tug 1907
Hercules Tug 1907
Steam tug Hercules from 1907 The Hercules is an ocean-going tugboat built in 1907. Built at the John H. Dialogue and Sons shipyard, the steam tug was used primarily in San Francisco, where it still sails as a museum ship. The shipyard,...
267.00€ *
Endeavour 1934 M 1:80 prefabricated hull
Endeavour 1934 M 1:80 prefabricated hull
Endeavour - English challenger for America's Cup 1934 The schooner Endeavour was a famous sailing ship that is best known for its participation in the America's Cup. The America's Cup is a sailing competition that has been...
119.95€ *
Rainbow 1934 America's Cup Yacht - prefabricated hull
Rainbow 1934 America's Cup Yacht -...
The America's Cup is one of the oldest and most prestigious regattas in the world and has a rich history dating back to 1851. The America's Cup is a sailing regatta in which yachts compete for the Cup. The Rainbow was one of the...
119.95€ *
HMS Erebus
HMS Erebus
HMS Erebus was a British warship launched in 1826. It was part of a fleet of ships sent by the Royal Navy to explore the Arctic. The Erebus was a Hecla-class ship built for Arctic expeditions. It had a length of 105 feet and a beam of 28...
175.50€ *
MRB 20 "Emile Robin" RC Ship Model Kit 1:33 ABS
MRB 20 "Emile Robin" RC Ship Model Kit 1:33 ABS
Billing Boats Emile Robin - RC model kit in 1:33 scale History of the original: The lifeboat 'Emile Robin' was delivered by the Nordsøværftet shipyard in Ringkøbing in 1989. It is equipped with two engines, each producing 384 hp....
205.00€ *
Canadian Canoe
Canadian Canoe
Canadian Canoe This model is a replica of a typical Canadian canoe. Especially narrow and flat built, this canoe is suitable for paddling tours and is big enough for smaller trips. Due to the shape of the keel, it responds quickly to...
83.95€ *
First Rate Vessel Royal Louis
First Rate Vessel Royal Louis
The Royal Luis with her 3 decks and 120 guns was under the command of a flotilla leader admiral and undoubtedly belonged to the most impressive ships of the first rank , which the French navy had at its disposal at the time. Our model is...
787.50€ *
Paddle Wheeler Mount Washington
Paddle Wheeler Mount Washington
Named after the highest New Hampshire White Mountain, the MOUNT WASHINGTON represents the traditional steamboat style on Lake Winnipesaukee. Built in 1872 for the then enormous sum of US$ 62,000, the MOUNT WASHINGTON served the...
759.00€ *
RMS Titanic Scale RC Model Ship 1:144
RMS Titanic Scale RC Model Ship 1:144
Billing Boats RMS Titanic - RC model kit with gigantic dimensions. History of the original: At almost 1.9 metres in length, this is the largest kit we can offer you as a remote-controlled model ship. The RMS Titanic began her maiden...
1,099.00€ *
H.M. Granado Kit
H.M. Granado Kit
historical ship model kit "H.M. GRANADO" The bombarde Granado was commissioned on 14 September 1741. Her design goes back to Thomas Slade, who later built the Victory. Granado's lines and carvings were very unusual for this...
369.00€ *
1941 Chris-Craft 16' Hydroplane
1941 Chris-Craft 16' Hydroplane
1941 Chris-Craft 16' Hydroplane Dieses Boot wurde von Chris Craft von 1941 bis 1942 nur 20 mal gefertigt und ist somit eine absolute Seltenheit. Bei der Erstauslieferung des Chris-Craft Racing Hydroplane wurde darauf hingewiesen das...
259.00€ *
H.M.S. Bounty 1787
H.M.S. Bounty 1787
Amati model ship kit: HMS Bounty from 1787 Relive maritime history with the exquisite model ship kit of the HMS Bounty from Amati. This detailed replica model brings to life the legendary sailing beauty that is inextricably linked to one...
299.95€ *
Tugboat Atlantic ABS Hull 1:50 R/C Compatible
Tugboat Atlantic ABS Hull 1:50 R/C Compatible
Model ship ocean tug Atlantic Construction kit in 1:50 scale with ABS hull and wooden superstructure. Can be converted into an RC model. History of the original The model is a faithful reproduction of an ocean-going tugboat from the 70s...
253.30€ * 299.00€ *
Coastal Tug "The Lackawanna"
Coastal Tug "The Lackawanna"
This coastal tug from 1901 was built at the J:H Dialogue shipyard in New Jersay. The Lackawanna was 137 feet long and 25 feet wide, the narrow hull and the elegant appearance make the coastal tugboat look almost like a yacht. The ship...
329.00€ *
USCG 36500 36´ Lifeboat
USCG 36500 36´ Lifeboat
US Coast Guard 36500 The CG36500 was built in 1946 in Curtis Bay at the Maryland Coast Guard shipyard. One was stationed at Chatham, Massachusetts Coast Guard Lifeguard Station. Like most of the other 36 units built, this boat was often...
259.00€ *
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