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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HMS Victory 1:150
HMS Victory 1:150
HMS Victory kit in 1:150 scale from Mamoli Lord Nelson's flagship during his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar A ship of the first rank with 104 guns, launched in Chatham in 1765. It was in service for a long time under the command...
299.00€ *
HMS Victory 1:90
HMS Victory 1:90
Admiral's ship "H.M.S. Victory" The H.M.S. Victory , a ship of the first rank equipped with 104 guns, was launched in Chatham in 1765 and was in the service of outstanding admirals for many years. The name Victory is...
595.00€ *
Baltimore privateer schooner Grecian 1812
Baltimore privateer schooner Grecian 1812
The Baltimore privateer schooner Grecian 1812 Grecian was an American schooner launched in 1812. During the War of 1812 she received a letter of marque. The Royal Navy captured her on 5 February 1814 and took her into service as HMS...
432.45€ *
Spanish galleon San Felipe
Spanish galleon San Felipe
Spanish galleon San Felipe Relive the age of seafaring: The OcCre San Felipe model is not just a modelling set - it is an immersion in maritime history. This model offers a unique experience that combines historical accuracy with the...
389.00€ * 429.00€ *
Indian Girl Canoe
Indian Girl Canoe
Marvel at the 1:16 scale wooden model of the Indian Girl Canoe from the early 20th century, ideal for anyone wanting to get into model boat building. The Indian Girl Canoe was designed by J.H. Rushton, America's leading canoe...
46.50€ *
Folkeboat
Folkeboat
Folkboat model kit: A piece of Scandinavian sailing history for your home The Folkeboot has its roots in the 1940s in Denmark. Originally designed as a robust and versatile sailing boat for use in the North Sea, the Folkeboot quickly...
169.95€ *
Peterboro Canoe
Peterboro Canoe
The Peterboro gained its name from association with the area around Peterborough, Ontario. It was here that the carpentered canoe built with European woodworking skills was first "perfected", about in the 1800s. Several...
59.20€ *
Steam Tug Anteo
Steam Tug Anteo
Anteo tugboat kit in 1:30 scale A typical tugboat, as found mainly in southern European harbours until the 1970s. This model is characterised by its particularly pleasing shape and is therefore a feast for the eyes as a stationary and...
459.00€ *
Trawler Progress RC Ship Model Kit 1:60 - limited Edition
Trawler Progress RC Ship Model Kit 1:60 -...
Billing Boats Fish Trawler Progress - limited edition - RC model kit 1:60 ABS hull History of the original: Fishing in the North Sea has long been an important economic sector. Fishing trawlers that fish in the North Sea are often at sea...
79.95€ *
H.M.S. VICTORY from 1805
H.M.S. VICTORY from 1805
H.M.S. VICTORY from 1805 After more than two years of intensive research and development, Calder Craft has succeeded in producing the most historically accurate model of the Victory as she was at the Battle of Trafalgar, with the help of...
1,240.50€ *
Bullseye Sailing Boat
Bullseye Sailing Boat
Bullseye sailing boat The BULLSEYE is modelled on the Herreshoff BULLSEYE of the same name and is therefore a semi-scale model. The model construction has been adapted in many places compared to the original design in favour of a lighter...
329.00€ *
Folkeboot RC Sailing Ship Kit
Folkeboot RC Sailing Ship Kit
Folkeboat RC sailing ship kit Manufacturer Krick Modellbau History of the original: The Nordic Folkeboat has its origins in 1941. At a time marked by World War II, the Scandinavian Sailing Association launched a competition. The aim was...
339.95€ *
French Frigate ‘Belle Poule’
French Frigate ‘Belle Poule’
French frigate ‘Belle Poule’ from 1834 The Belle Poule was an important French frigate that served during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte at the beginning of the 19th century. It was built at the shipyard in Nantes, where the keel was...
389.00€ *
Karavelle Santa Maria - Starter Pack
Karavelle Santa Maria - Starter Pack
Beginner's set Karavelle Santa Maria - starter pack with tools and glue. The Santa María was the flagship of Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. Originally, the Santa María was not a caravel, but a...
156.95€ *
Pen Duick Cutter 1:28 Model Ship Kit
Pen Duick Cutter 1:28 Model Ship Kit
Artesania Latina model ship kit of the French sailing boat Pen Duick in 1:28 scale made of wood. Early history and origin The Pen Duick is one of the most famous sailing boats in French maritime history and is closely linked to the life...
179.95€ *
First Fleet Brig HMS Suppl 1:50 Wooden Model Ship Kit
First Fleet Brig HMS Suppl 1:50 Wooden Model...
Model ship HMS Supply on a scale of 1:50 by Artesania Latina in wood History of the original The HMS Supply was built in England in 1759. She was originally designed as an armed tender, which means that she was mainly used to support...
178.50€ * 195.00€ *
Plan Fisherman Acapulco
Plan Fisherman Acapulco
Construction plan Luxury sport fisherman Acapulco The plans show all the necessary frame outlines, views and dimensions for a 1:1 scale model on a scale of 1:20. 1 large plan The plans show signs of storage !
35.00€ *
Plan French Frigate Victor Schoelcher
Plan French Frigate Victor Schoelcher
Construction plan Fregatte Victor Schoelcher The plans show all the necessary frame outlines, views and dimensions for a 1:1 scale model on a scale of 1:100. 1 large plan The plans show signs of storage !
35.00€ *
Plan French Frigate Le Corse (F761)
Plan French Frigate Le Corse (F761)
Construction plan Fregatte Le Corse (F761) The plans show all the necessary frame outlines, views and dimensions for a 1:1 scale model on a scale of 1:100. 1 large plan The plans show signs of storage !
35.00€ *
Police Boat WSP10 RC Model Kit ABS 1:20
Police Boat WSP10 RC Model Kit ABS 1:20
Billing Boats WSP-10 Passau - Water police patrol boat - RC construction kit model ABS 1:20 History of the original: The Passau Water Police with its nine police officers is locally responsible for a 57 kilometre section of the Danube,...
209.00€ *
Battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) "Mighty Mo"
Battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) "Mighty Mo"
USS Missouri (BB-63) The USS Missouri (BB-63), also known as the ‘Mighty Mo’, is a legendary Iowa-class battleship that entered service in 1944 during the Second World War. She took part in decisive battles in the Pacific, including Iwo...
659.00€ * 749.00€ *
Paula Building sets
Paula Building sets
Paula kit - Remote-controlled model of a working ship with salvage crane Scale 1:25 AThe prototypes of our Paula can be found in many harbours around the world. They are busy leaving the harbour to work in coastal areas, at the mouths of...
137.90€ *
Ymer Tug Boat Ship RC Model Kit ABS 1:60
Ymer Tug Boat Ship RC Model Kit ABS 1:60
Billing Boats tugboat Ymer, RC model kit 1:60 ABS hull History of the original: Modelled on the Danish tugboat M/S YMER, which was built in 1942 in Aalborg for the "Forenede Bugserselskab". In 1951, the Ymer capsized in...
79.95€ *
Coastal Freighter Carli ABS Model Kit 1:60
Coastal Freighter Carli ABS Model Kit 1:60
Billing Boats Freighter Carli RC model kit 1:60 ABS hull History of the original: Coastal freighter Carli Based on a Danish freighter that was built in Svendborg in 1902 under a different name. From 1933 to 1942 it sailed under the name...
79.95€ *
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HMS VICTORY Trafalgar 1805 - ANATOMY Version - 1:84 Wooden Scale Model
HMS VICTORY Trafalgar 1805 - ANATOMY Version -...
HMS VICTORY model kit - ANATOMY version, scale 1:84 The HMS Victory is one of the most famous and longest-preserved warships in the world. She played a crucial role in the history of the Royal Navy and is best known for her participation...
1,299.00€ *
Boeier Dutch yacht around 1714
Boeier Dutch yacht around 1714
Boeier Dutch yacht around 1714 The Dutch Boeier is a traditional Dutch sailing ship that can look back on a long history and is considered a symbol of Dutch maritime culture. The development of the Boeier probably began in the 16th...
199.99€ * 229.00€ *
Brigantine Corsaire building Kit
Brigantine Corsaire building Kit
This originally merchant brigantine was transformed when it got into the hands of the corsairs, and fitted out with 16 cannons and 4 falconets, which all helped them to carry out their misdeeds with better chances of success. The...
189.00€ *
Steam Launch Alexandra
Steam Launch Alexandra
The Alexandra is a typical model of a cabin-type launch from the beginning of the 20th century. The typically trim shape of the hull is a sufficient reminder of this period, which produced so many elegant and speedy steamships. The trim,...
192.80€ *
Training Ship Gorch Fock building Kit
Training Ship Gorch Fock building Kit
Training sailing ship Gorch Fock model ship kit The Gorch Fock is one of the most famous training sailing ships in the world and an important symbol of the German Navy. She was put into service in 1958 and is named after the writer Gorch...
351.00€ *
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Galeon Golden Hind Ship Model Kit 1:85
Galeon Golden Hind Ship Model Kit 1:85
Golden Hind galleon model kit from manufacturer Occre History of the original: The Golden Hind – Drake's famous circumnavigation of the world The Golden Hind (golden calf) was an English galleon that became famous primarily through...
117.00€ *
HMS Terror Model Ship Kit 1:75
HMS Terror Model Ship Kit 1:75
HMS Terror model kit from manufacturer Occre History of the original: HMS Terror – from warship to polar legend The HMS Terror was built in Topsham, Devon, for the Royal Navy in 1813. It was originally designed as a bombardment ship,...
175.50€ *
Steam Tug Kalle
Steam Tug Kalle
Kalle 2 is a 1:20 scale model of a small steam tug typical of the tugs of the 1920s and 1930s. The hull is moulded and made of plastic. The fittings set is pleasingly well equipped, tyre fenders, beautiful bollards and movable metal...
239.95€ *
Tow Boat American Beauty
Tow Boat American Beauty
The river tug AMERICAN BEAUTY was built by St.Louis for Argi Trans Service: Length 52m , width 13,7m , with full load 2,75m draught. Power 2x2500hp diesel engines driving two 315mm propellers. This power is sufficient for 20-25 barges,...
259.00€ *
USCG Fast Response Cutter
USCG Fast Response Cutter
The Sentinel-class cutter, also known as the Fast Response Cutter due to its programme name, is part of the US Coast Guard's Deepwater programme. With a length of 154 feet (46.8 metres), it is similar to the Island-class patrol boats...
368.95€ *
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Elbehafen 1 Hafenschlepper Bausatz 1:50
Elbehafen 1 Hafenschlepper Bausatz 1:50
Elbehafen I. Icebreaker tug RC model ship kit from Türkmodel distributed by Krick Modellbau History of the original: The tug Elbehafen 1 was built in 1971 and initially served in Brunsbüttel. It was originally stationed at the Elbehafen...
244.90€ *
HMS Erebus
HMS Erebus
Die Fram ist eines der berühmtesten Forschungsschiffe der Welt und eng mit den großen polaren Entdeckungsreisen Norwegens verbunden. Das Schiff wurde 1892 von Colin Archer speziell für Expeditionen in arktischen und antarktischen...
169.95€ * 198.00€ *
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