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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Mare Nostrum Wooden Fishing Ship Kit 1:35
Mare Nostrum Wooden Fishing Ship Kit 1:35
Trawler "Mare Nostrum" model ship made of wood, scale 1:35 Classic fishing boat from the Mediterranean, a marvellous wooden ship model, beautiful and easy to build. The trawlers of the Mediterranean are all very similar. There...
76.50€ *
Caribbean Buccaneer Model Ship Kit 1:100
Caribbean Buccaneer Model Ship Kit 1:100
Pirate ship Buccaneer of the Caribbean model kit from manufacturer Occre History of the original: In the 17th and 18th centuries, the slow decline and subsequent disappearance of pirates led to legends of hidden treasures and great...
117.00€ *
Mini Oseberg Viking Model Ship Kit Wood
Mini Oseberg Viking Model Ship Kit Wood
Billing Boats kit model ship Viking boat "mini Oseberg" made of wood History of the original: The Oseberg was found in 1903 in Norway at the Oseberg in Vestfold. It lay on a bed of blue clay and was covered with peat and...
27.50€ *
Yacht Katja Beginner RC Model Kit ABS
Yacht Katja Beginner RC Model Kit ABS
Katja motor yacht model boat beginner kit from Ro-Marine Krick Remote-controlled model sports boat, the ideal fun model for beginners. History of the original: Katja is a successful replica of an elegant, four-seater sports boat with an...
59.00€ *
Ariadne GFK Sailingyacht Model Kit 1:10
Ariadne GFK Sailingyacht Model Kit 1:10
Ariadne RC sailing ship with GRP hull Manufacturer Krick Modellbau History of the original: The Ariadne is a classic sailing yacht from the early 20th century. It was modeled after the numerous skerry cruisers and classic wooden...
449.90€ *
Schoner Flying Fish
Schoner Flying Fish
Flying-Fish Bausatz Vom Schiffsbaumeister Jeremiah Burnham entworfen und im Jahre 1860 vom Stapel gelassen. Das Vorbild für schnelle, schlanke Fischfang-Schoner. Mit ihrer schnittigen Rumpfform und der großen Segelfläche war die...
205.50€ *
HMS Victory M 1:98
HMS Victory M 1:98
HMS Victory was launched on 7 May 1765 and was the fifth ship in the British fleet to bear this name. She first became famous when she took part in the naval battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805 as Admiral Nelson's flagship, in...
510.00€ *
English Frigate H.M.S. Greyhound
English Frigate H.M.S. Greyhound
Greyhound HMS construction kit H.M.S. Greyhound English frigate from 1720 The Greyhound, a remarkable 20-gun frigate, was built to Stacey's plans and launched at Deptford Dockyard on 13 February 1720. Little is known of her history...
182.90€ *
Cutty Sark M 1:250 Mini Mamoli
Cutty Sark M 1:250 Mini Mamoli
Mini Mamoli – compact wooden kits for beginners in historical ship modelling Historical background: Clipper ‘Cutty Sark’ Truly a gem of maritime history: The Cutty Sark is considered one of the most famous and impressive sailing ships of...
69.75€ *
Ship in a Bottle Dutch Yacht Kit
Ship in a Bottle Dutch Yacht Kit
Dutch Yacht Kit In 1660 the City of Amsterdam gave a yacht like is to King Charles II of England, as part of the Dutch Gift. The King was so pleased with the gift that he decided to create special regattas for this type of vessel, and...
64.99€ *
Bluenose II Canadian Fishing Schooner Model Kit 1:75
Bluenose II Canadian Fishing Schooner Model Kit...
Aertesania Latina shipbuilding kit Bluenose II wooden model ship 1:75 History of the original: The Bluenose was launched in Nova Scotia in 1921 to fish in the rich waters of Newfoundland. However, the ship soon found another purpose, as...
134.95€ * 159.00€ *
Schooner "Blackbeard"
Schooner "Blackbeard"
What we know about the exploits of Blackbeard, the ill-famed pirate, is a mix of history, legend and fiction. Edward Teach, purportedly his real name, boarded and plundered an enormous number of ships, which made him the infamous ‘Terror...
137.70€ *
Yacht Gretel
Yacht Gretel
Built around the middle of the XVIII century from a drawing by Fredrik Af Chapman, Gretel is a wonderful example of a pleasure-boat of the time. The interesting plan of the sails certainly granted a good speed to the hull. The model we...
109.95€ *
Sailing Yacht Comtesse ABS Ship Model Kit
Sailing Yacht Comtesse ABS Ship Model Kit
Comtesse RC sailing ship kit from RoMarin Krick History of the original: The Comtesse is the image of a typical sailing yacht of the 70s and 80s. These robust boats, mostly made of GRP, are still the classic image of marinas throughout...
210.00€ *
Galleon "Golden Hind"
Galleon "Golden Hind"
The Golden Hind took its name from the golden figure appearing on the coat-of-arms of Lord C.C. Hatton?s family, who financed Sir Francis Drake?s circumnavigation of the globe. On the 13th of December 1577 Sir Francis Drake, on board the...
229.00€ *
French Frigate Hermione La Fayette Shop Model Kit 1:89
French Frigate Hermione La Fayette Shop Model...
Miniature replica of the ship Hermione La Fayette by Artesania Latina 1:89 History of the original: On 21 March 1780, the young Marquis de La Fayette sailed aboard the Hermione bound for America to fight with the rebellious Americans for...
219.00€ *
Le Superbe
Le Superbe
LE SUPERBE The Le Superbe was a French warship of the first rank from 1784. Built more than a century later than the Couronne, this ship looks almost modern compared to the high-sided ships from the 17th century. All the wooden parts in...
405.00€ *
HMS Victory M 1:200
HMS Victory M 1:200
This new victory kit, the fourth in the victory range, offers a splendid kit in a size that will grace any room with ease. It has all the latest laser cutting & etching including all the gun ports, decking and gratings, all being pre cut...
129.95€ *
Bauplan Endeavour Mantua
Bauplan Endeavour Mantua
Original Bauplansatz des Baukastens mit Zeichnungen und Plänen. Der Plansatz umfasst Spanten und Linienrisse und ist geeignet für einen kompletten Selbstbau des Modells.
21.70€ *
Bauplan HMS Victory Sergal 1:78
Bauplan HMS Victory Sergal 1:78
Original Bauplansatz des Baukastens mit Zeichnungen und Plänen. Der Plansatz umfasst Spanten und Linienrisse und ist geeignet für einen kompletten Selbstbau des Modells.
43.80€ *
Bauplan Santa Maria 1:65
Bauplan Santa Maria 1:65
Original Bauplansatz des Baukastens mit Zeichnungen und Plänen. Der Plansatz umfasst Spanten und Linienrisse und ist geeignet für einen kompletten Selbstbau des Modells.
22.70€ *
Frigate Endurance
Frigate Endurance
When one thinks of the race to conquer the South Pole, the following names immediately come to mind: Ernest Shackleton, Robert Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen. When she was launched on December 17, 1912, the Endurance still bore the name...
169.95€ *
HMS Victory (Panart)
HMS Victory (Panart)
HMS VICTORY A kit from the Mantua brand Panart The Victory is probably one of the most famous ships of the British Empire. Built in the naval arsenal of Cothan, the ship was launched in 1765. It therefore already had a considerable...
555.00€ *
Simple Sailboat Clipper
Simple Sailboat Clipper
Aero-naut Clipper – wooden construction kit for a simple sailing model The Clipper from aero-naut is a compact wooden construction kit for an easy-to-sail model boat, which has been specially developed for beginners in model boat...
45.00€ *
Sailboat Lili
Sailboat Lili
aero-naut Lili – compact RC sailing boat kit for beginners The aero-naut Lili kit is a small, classically designed RC sailing boat that has been specially developed to provide an easy and straightforward introduction to model sailing....
99.00€ *
Bella RC Sailboat Kit
Bella RC Sailboat Kit
aero-naut Bella – classic RC sailing boat kit with traditional wooden hull construction The aero-naut Bella kit is a high-quality RC sailing boat kit that combines classic lines with traditional wooden model construction. The model is...
195.00€ *
Hansa Dinghy
Hansa Dinghy
aero-naut Hansa dinghy – classic RC sailing boat kit based on a maritime model History and model The Hansa dinghy was introduced in 1947 by Henry Rasmussen , founder of the renowned boat and yacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) in...
249.00€ *
North Sea Ffishing Boat MÖVE
North Sea Ffishing Boat MÖVE
The Möve 2 (Seagull) was modeled after a small North Sea fishing boat, as they go fishing in large numbers on the local coasts. Due to its simple construction, the Seagull is an ideal model for beginners in model building or for the...
79.00€ *
Vessel HMS Endeavour 1:65 Model Ship Kit
Vessel HMS Endeavour 1:65 Model Ship Kit
Model ship kit of the HMS Endeavour, wooden model by Artesania Latina on a scale of 1:65 History of the original: Build the wooden model of the British ship HMS Endeavour, which was originally a coal ship and was later converted to carry...
249.95€ *
Doris "Saint -Malo" Fishing Boat Kit (old Version)
Doris "Saint -Malo" Fishing Boat Kit (old Version)
Model ship kit fishing boat Doris "Saint-Malo" by Artesania Latina 1:20 wooden construction old kit version ! History of the original: Discover the wooden model of the French Doris Saint Malo. This Canadian fishing boat was...
42.00€ * 69.95€ *
Swedish Gunboat
Swedish Gunboat
A delightful model of an armoured Swedish Gunboat from the 18th century. The model features laser cuttinag and engraving technology and is highly detailed. Plank on frame hull construction. Full size plan and full colour building...
159.00€ *
Fishing BoatTrotamares
Fishing BoatTrotamares
Built in Spain in 1958, this old fishing boat the Trotamares had seen better and more prosperous days. Then, with equal doses of love, patience and hard work, its owners restored it as a luxury charter yacht. Today, Trotamares is a...
210.00€ *
Steamer Chaperon
Steamer Chaperon
History of the Chaperon The Chaperon was originally built in 1884 in Chambersburg, Ohio, and was named the J. C. Kerr. The boat was 120 feet long, 21 feet wide and 4 feet deep. It was used as a commercial vessel in Kentucky on the Green...
479.00€ *
French Sailing Boat Le Martegaou Model Kit 1:80
French Sailing Boat Le Martegaou Model Kit 1:80
Sailboat Le Martegaou kit from Billing Boats History of the original: The "Le Martegaou" was a typical flat-bottomed sailing boat from Provence. Boats of this type were often used along the Rhone for transporting timber, bricks...
75.95€ *
Battleship Bismarck 1941 Ship Model Kit 1:200
Battleship Bismarck 1941 Ship Model Kit 1:200
Model ship Battleship Bismarck - Kit from manufacturer Amati History of the original: The German battleship Bismarck was the largest and most famous warship of the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War and remains a symbol of the...
555.50€ *
HMS Beagle Ship Kit
HMS Beagle Ship Kit
The HMS Beagle was a British 10-gun brig (ten-gun brig or brig sloop) of the Cherokee class. The ship was used on survey voyages for the Royal Navy, particularly on the coasts of South America and Australia. She was particularly famous...
175.50€ *
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