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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Flag Ship Santisima Trinidad Model Ship Kit 1:84
Flag Ship Santisima Trinidad Model Ship Kit 1:84
Model ship construction kit of the Santisima Trinidad model by Artesania Latina made of wood on a scale of 1:84 History of the original: The Santisima Trinidad (officially Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Trinidad) was a Spanish ship with...
689.00€ * 739.00€ *
Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston – 1778
Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston – 1778
Duchess of Kingston The royal yacht built for the Duchess of Kingston was built in the late 1770s by the shipbuilders JM Hillhouse in Bristol. This type of ship appeared to have many older, more classical features compared to those built...
540.00€ *
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€ *
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€ *
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€ *
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...
415.00€ *
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€ *
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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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...
184.50€ * 198.00€ *
Cutter H.M. Alert 1777
Cutter H.M. Alert 1777
H.M. Cutter Alert 1777 Kit 1:64 History of the Alert The Alert, built by Henry Ladd in Dover and launched on 24 June 1777, was the largest cutter class in the Royal Navy. Originally, the Alert had ten four-pounder carriage guns and six...
368.00€ *
Tug Boat Kit Zeeland RC Model Ship Kit 1:35 ABS
Tug Boat Kit Zeeland RC Model Ship Kit 1:35 ABS
Billing Boats tugboat Zeeland - RC model kit in scale 1:35 History of the original: The Dutch company Goedkoop in Amsterdam was a well-known towing and salvage company. It was founded in 1847 and played an important role in Dutch...
369.95€ *
Karavelle Santa Maria Ship Model Kit 1:50
Karavelle Santa Maria Ship Model Kit 1:50
Caravel Santa Maria kit from manufacturer Occre History of the original: The Santa María was Christopher Columbus' flagship on his first voyage to America in 1492. Originally, the Santa María was not a caravel, but a carrack, a...
117.00€ * 129.99€ *
Inkfish PRO High Speed Jet Boat
Inkfish PRO High Speed Jet Boat
UDI RC Inkfish High Speed Jet Boat Brushless UDI023PRO The UDI RC Inkfish High Speed Jet Boat UDI023PRO takes the jet propulsion concept to a whole new level. The 362 mm long shallow V-hull made of high-strength ABS glides confidently...
99.99€ * 107.00€ *
RC Sports Boat Azzurra Model Kit 1:14
RC Sports Boat Azzurra Model Kit 1:14
AZZURRA RC Sports Boat Model Kit – an elegant 1:14 scale sports boat model The AZZURRA Sports Boat is a high-quality RC model boat kit for anyone who wants to combine classic elegance, sporty lines and detailed model-making. Inspired by...
99.00€ *
Carol Moran Tug
Carol Moran Tug
The Carol Moran Tug Here at Dumas we know people are fascinated by tug boats. There is something about a relatively small boat pushing or a towing a comparative behemoth. And here at Dumas we are known for our tugs. Whether it be the...
125.00€ *
Cross section of Santisima Trinidat. Model Kit 1:90
Cross section of Santisima Trinidat. Model Kit...
Mast cross-section of the Santísima Trinidad as a kit from the manufacturer Occre History of the original: The Santisima Trinidad was built in Havana and launched on 2 March 1769. It was the largest warship of the 18th century, equipped...
139.90€ * 147.00€ *
Victory Tug Lord Nelson
Victory Tug Lord Nelson
Everyone has their own opinion as to which boat category they like best. In the DUMAS programme, the LORD NELSON is the most popular choice! There are many reasons why this 711mm "big" tugboat in particular inspires many...
356.00€ *
Railroad Tug Brooklyn Dumas ABS Kit
Railroad Tug Brooklyn Dumas ABS Kit
The unique thing about the BROOKLYN is the fact that the tug was powered by steam for 50 years, i.e. until 1960! In 1960, the BROOKLYN was sold for scrapping. The BROOKLYN was one of the many railway tugs that connected the two New York...
469.00€ *
Paddle Wheeler Creole Queen
Paddle Wheeler Creole Queen
Looks can be deceiving, which is certainly the case with the Creole Queen. When you study the Creole Queen you could easily place her in the days of Mark Twain, wheeling down the Mississippi as onlookers sit fishing off the bank. In...
499.00€ *
American Commuter Dauntless RC Model Ship Kit 1:16
American Commuter Dauntless RC Model Ship Kit...
American Commuter Yacht Dauntless - RC model ship kit from Dumas History of the original: The commuter yachts, also known as pendulum yachts, from Sparkman & Stephens represent an era in which speed, elegance and comfort were combined in...
259.80€ *
Racer Typhoon
Racer Typhoon
The TYPHOON takes us back to the era of great racing boat designers and their forward-looking sponsors. In 1929, Edsel Ford - not only America's No 1 car manufacturer, but also a passionate racing boat pilot - led the TYPHOON to...
439.00€ *
Chris Craft Utility 1947
Chris Craft Utility 1947
This sporty little speedster from the late 40s is an all-wood kit with a double-planked hull similar to our other Chris-Craft kits. Included in the kit are chrome-plated fittings, vacuum-formed seats, running hardware, and a complete set...
289.00€ *
Chris Craft Racer Mahogany Runabout Model Kit 1:8
Chris Craft Racer Mahogany Runabout Model Kit 1:8
Classic mahogany runabout Chris-Craft Racer from 1949 RC model kit from Dumas History of the original: The 1949 Chris-Craft Racer is one of the most significant and impressive examples of classic American boat building. Manufactured by...
249.00€ *
Chris Craft Cobra 1950
Chris Craft Cobra 1950
This funny little sports boat dates back to the era of large fins and wings in the 1950s. They wanted to ride the wave of success of the car manufacturers and copied the lavish shapes of the vehicles of the time. The Cobra is made of...
319.00€ *
Chris Craft Barrelback 1940
Chris Craft Barrelback 1940
At the beginning of 1940, most people feared becoming involved in a war. The economic situation was more bad than good. Many manufacturers were reluctant to rush into new products and investments. Chris Smith, owner of the Chris Craft...
389.00€ *
Chris Craft Runabout 1930
Chris Craft Runabout 1930
Become the owner of a boating legend! The luxurious runabout was built by Chris Craft for the wealthy clientele of the time entirely from mahogany and with marvellous fittings. Dumas offers the scale modeller a first-class replica....
399.00€ *
Chris Craft Triple Cockpit 1938
Chris Craft Triple Cockpit 1938
This sleek beauty is a triple cockpit version of our popular Chris-Craft Barrel Back kit. The Triple Cockpit Barrel Back is 40-1/2 in. long with a beam of 10-3/4 in.. The kit features a double-planked hull, vacuum formed seats,...
539.00€ *
Chris Craft Commander Express Cruiser 1954
Chris Craft Commander Express Cruiser 1954
The sleek appearance of the Commander Express Cruiser seems to perfectly reflect the spirit of the times. The buyers were mainly owners of smaller Chris Craft sports boats who wanted to upgrade to a larger and equally fast vessel. The...
399.00€ *
Airboat Windy
Airboat Windy
The sleek lines of the Windy not only make the model very attractive but also give an idea of the power and speed behind it. The kit is built entirely from birch and mahogany plywood. Only an approx. 1.7cc Glow aircraft engine with...
109.90€ *
A 180 Patrol Craft Escort " USS Whitehall"
A 180 Patrol Craft Escort " USS Whitehall"
The USS Whitehall was commissioned in 1944 and was named after the town of Whitehall, NY, the birthplace of the US Navy. She served along the east coast and then was sent to the South Seas where she did anti-submarine duty. The Dumas kit...
99.00€ *
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Myrtle Corey River Steam Towboat ABS 1:20 Kit
Myrtle Corey River Steam Towboat ABS 1:20 Kit
Myrtle Corey paddle steamer model ship kit from Dumas History of the original: The Myrtle Corey is a wonderful example of the river boats of the late 18th century, which were mainly found on the Mississippi, Arkansas, and their...
339.95€ *
Santisima Trinidad Kit Ship Model Kit 1:90
Santisima Trinidad Kit Ship Model Kit 1:90
Santisima Trinidad sailing ship model kit made of wood by Occre History of the original: The Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Trinidad was one of the most famous warships of the 18th century and for a long time the largest sailing ship in...
517.50€ *
Fisherman Palamos Ship Model Kit 1:45
Fisherman Palamos Ship Model Kit 1:45
Palamos fishing boat model kit from manufacturer Occre History of the original: The Palamos was used for fishing. The hull is perfect for the needs of coastal fishing and the climate conditions along the Mediterranean coast. This type of...
74.95€ *
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