Historic Ship Models – Authentic Wooden Kits from All Eras

Bring maritime history to life: In our Historic Ship Models category, you will find high-quality wooden kits from Viking ships, galleons and frigates to tea clippers, paddle steamers and famous vessels such as the Gorch Fock, HMS Greyhound, RMS Titanic or the USS Constitution. All kits are available to order directly at Ship Models Shop.

What makes our kits special

  • Authentic subjects & eras – Viking ships, medieval cogs, Age of Sail vessels, steamers and training ships

  • Precision manufacturing – laser-cut frames, accurate planking, detailed fittings

  • Clear building instructions – step-by-step plans, often illustrated

  • Wide selection – different scales & skill levels, from beginner kits to advanced projects

Buying Guide: How to choose the right historic ship kit

To find the right kit, consider the following criteria:

  1. Experience level

    • Beginners: smaller schooners or cutters with simple rigging

    • Intermediate builders: frigates, galleons or ships with more complex rigging

    • Advanced modelers: large-scale ships of the line or iconic replicas such as the USS Constitution

  2. Scale & size

    • Small scales (1:200–1:150): quicker builds, less space required

    • Medium scales (1:100–1:72): good compromise between detail and build time

    • Large scales (1:64–1:48): maximum detail, more time-intensive and space-demanding

  3. Historical era

    • Antiquity & Middle Ages: Viking longships, cogs

    • Age of Sail: galleons, frigates, clippers (e.g. Cutty Sark), exploration vessels

    • Modern classics: training ships like the Gorch Fock, steamers like the Titanic, working vessels

  4. Accessories & upgrades

    • Rigging thread and blocks for authentic rigging

    • Brass fittings, cannons, railings for realistic detail

    • Paints, stains and tools for finishing

Eras & ship types

  • Antiquity & Middle Ages: Viking ships, medieval cogs

  • Age of Sail: galleons, frigates, schooners, clippers, exploration vessels

  • Modern classics: training ships like the Gorch Fock, legendary steamers like the RMS Titanic, and traditional fishing vessels

Brands & series

  • OcCre: historical sailing ships, paddle steamers, famous vessels

  • Artesania Latina: detailed wooden kits with high-quality fittings

  • Victory Models / Mamoli: classics such as the “Lady Nelson” or “HMS Fly”, often double-planked

Are these models RC-capable?
Most historic wooden kits are designed as static display models. RC conversion is possible in some cases, but requires advanced experience.

What skill level do I need?
Beginners should start with smaller schooners or cutters. Complex frigates or ships of the line are recommended for advanced modelers.

Are instructions included?
Yes, all kits include detailed plans, many with illustrated or step-by-step guides.

Conclusion

Historic ship models offer a fascinating building and display experience – from the first frame to the fully rigged masterpiece. With the right choice of kit, scale and accessories, both beginners and advanced modelers can bring maritime history to life.

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Historic Ship Models – Authentic Wooden Kits from All Eras Bring maritime history to life: In our Historic Ship Models category, you will find high-quality wooden kits from Viking ships, galleons and frigates to tea clippers, paddle steamers and famous vessels such as the Gorch Fock , HMS Greyhound , RMS Titanic or the USS Constitution . All kits are available to order directly at... read more »
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Historic Ship Models – Authentic Wooden Kits from All Eras

Bring maritime history to life: In our Historic Ship Models category, you will find high-quality wooden kits from Viking ships, galleons and frigates to tea clippers, paddle steamers and famous vessels such as the Gorch Fock, HMS Greyhound, RMS Titanic or the USS Constitution. All kits are available to order directly at Ship Models Shop.

What makes our kits special

  • Authentic subjects & eras – Viking ships, medieval cogs, Age of Sail vessels, steamers and training ships

  • Precision manufacturing – laser-cut frames, accurate planking, detailed fittings

  • Clear building instructions – step-by-step plans, often illustrated

  • Wide selection – different scales & skill levels, from beginner kits to advanced projects

Buying Guide: How to choose the right historic ship kit

To find the right kit, consider the following criteria:

  1. Experience level

    • Beginners: smaller schooners or cutters with simple rigging

    • Intermediate builders: frigates, galleons or ships with more complex rigging

    • Advanced modelers: large-scale ships of the line or iconic replicas such as the USS Constitution

  2. Scale & size

    • Small scales (1:200–1:150): quicker builds, less space required

    • Medium scales (1:100–1:72): good compromise between detail and build time

    • Large scales (1:64–1:48): maximum detail, more time-intensive and space-demanding

  3. Historical era

    • Antiquity & Middle Ages: Viking longships, cogs

    • Age of Sail: galleons, frigates, clippers (e.g. Cutty Sark), exploration vessels

    • Modern classics: training ships like the Gorch Fock, steamers like the Titanic, working vessels

  4. Accessories & upgrades

    • Rigging thread and blocks for authentic rigging

    • Brass fittings, cannons, railings for realistic detail

    • Paints, stains and tools for finishing

Eras & ship types

  • Antiquity & Middle Ages: Viking ships, medieval cogs

  • Age of Sail: galleons, frigates, schooners, clippers, exploration vessels

  • Modern classics: training ships like the Gorch Fock, legendary steamers like the RMS Titanic, and traditional fishing vessels

Brands & series

  • OcCre: historical sailing ships, paddle steamers, famous vessels

  • Artesania Latina: detailed wooden kits with high-quality fittings

  • Victory Models / Mamoli: classics such as the “Lady Nelson” or “HMS Fly”, often double-planked

Are these models RC-capable?
Most historic wooden kits are designed as static display models. RC conversion is possible in some cases, but requires advanced experience.

What skill level do I need?
Beginners should start with smaller schooners or cutters. Complex frigates or ships of the line are recommended for advanced modelers.

Are instructions included?
Yes, all kits include detailed plans, many with illustrated or step-by-step guides.

Conclusion

Historic ship models offer a fascinating building and display experience – from the first frame to the fully rigged masterpiece. With the right choice of kit, scale and accessories, both beginners and advanced modelers can bring maritime history to life.

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Bluenose - Regatta Schooner Ship Model Ship 1:100
Bluenose - Regatta Schooner Ship Model Ship 1:100
Bluenose regatta schooner kit from manufacturer Amati History of the original: The Bluenose was a Canadian fishing and regatta schooner built in 1921 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. It is considered one of North America's most famous...
118.00€ *
Mississippi Steamboat Robert E.Lee Ship Model Kit
Mississippi Steamboat Robert E.Lee Ship Model Kit
Kit Mississippi paddle steamer Robert E.Lee from the manufacturer Amati History of the original: A landmark of American river navigation The steamboat Robert E. Lee was one of the most famous icons of American river navigation in the...
319.00€ *
American Gunboat Arrow Ship Model Kit 1:55
American Gunboat Arrow Ship Model Kit 1:55
Model ship kit of the American gunboat Arrow from manufacturer Amati History of the original: The Battle of Lake Champlain – also known as the Battle of Plattsburgh – took place on 11 September 1814 during the British-American War of...
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british H.M.S. Fly Ship Model Kit 1:64
british H.M.S. Fly Ship Model Kit 1:64
HMS Fly ship model kit from 1776 by Victory Models/Amati History of the model: The HMS Fly from 1776 was a British Swan-class sloop built for the Royal Navy during the American War of Independence. She was launched on 14 September 1776...
349.95€ *
H.M.S. Vanguard Ship Model Kit 1:72
H.M.S. Vanguard Ship Model Kit 1:72
HMS Vanguard model ship kit from Victory Models/Amati History of the model: HMS Vanguard was one of the most important ships of the line in the British Royal Navy in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It was built in 1787 at the...
720.00€ *
Russian Brigg Mercury Kit
Russian Brigg Mercury Kit
historical ship model kit brig "MERCURY" The Russian 20-gun brig Mercury was laid down in Sevastopol on 28 January 1819. She was used as a patrol ship on the coast of the North Caucasus. The Mercury was used in many naval...
479.95€ *
American Frigate "U.S. Constellation" Ship Model Kit 1:85
American Frigate "U.S. Constellation" Ship...
American frigate USS Constellation model ship kit from manufacturer Artesania Latina History of the original: The USS Constellation was one of the first six frigates of the US Navy and was commissioned under the Naval Act of 1794. She...
339.00€ *
Thuna Fishing Boat "Marina II" Model Ship Kit
Thuna Fishing Boat "Marina II" Model Ship Kit
Thunfischer "Marina II" wooden model ship Artesania Latina construction kit revised version 2025 History of the original: Tuna cutter in the Cantabrian Sea. In the summer months it was used for bonito fishing, the rest of the...
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Galeon "San Francisco II" Ship Model Kit
Galeon "San Francisco II" Ship Model Kit
Artesania Latina model ship kit of the 16th century Spanish galleon ‘San Francisco II’. History of the original The San Francisco II was a typical 16th century Spanish galleon and is representative of the mighty sailing ships that...
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Galeon "San Juan Nepomuceno" Kit
Galeon "San Juan Nepomuceno" Kit
San Juan Nepomuceno Kit A 2,700 t vessel with 74 cannons launched in 1756, the San Juan Nepomuceno represents for the Spaniards a won-derful example of the heroic temper of their race and of the bravery of their sailors. Commanded by...
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German Trawler Cux 87 RC Ship Model Kit
German Trawler Cux 87 RC Ship Model Kit
Model kit shrimp cutter Cux 87 from Billing Boats 1:33 made of wood History of the original: Crab cutters are boats specially designed for crab fishing. They are usually small to medium-sized, manoeuvrable and robustly built to withstand...
160.95€ *
English Brigantine HMS Endeavour M1:54 Ship Model Kit
English Brigantine HMS Endeavour M1:54 Ship...
English brigantine Endeavour wooden model kit from manufacturer Occre History of the original: The future HMS Endeavour, one of the most famous ships in the history of exploration, was launched in Whitby, northern England, in June 1764....
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English Galleon HMS Revenge Ship Model Kit M1.85
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189.95€ *
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English Warship HMS Revenge Ship Model Kit 1:64
English Warship HMS Revenge Ship Model Kit 1:64
English warship galleon HMS Revenge model ship kit from manufacturer Victory Models/Amati History of the model: HMS Revenge was one of the most famous English warships of the 16th century and symbolises England's rise to maritime...
529.50€ *
Antares GFK RC Sailingyacht Kit 1:20
Antares GFK RC Sailingyacht Kit 1:20
Construction kit cutter yacht Antares RC sailing ship with GRP hull Manufacturer Krick Modellbau History of the original: The ANTARES is a cutter-rigged racing and touring yacht in the typical style of the 1920s with excellent sailing...
374.00€ *
Regatta Yacht Dorade
Regatta Yacht Dorade
Dorade Fastnet Yacht Kit Ship model kit from manufacturer Amati History of the original The Dorade yacht is considered one of the most significant designs in sailing history and a symbol of the beginning of modern ocean racing. It was...
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SpanishFrigate Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Ship Kit M1:85
SpanishFrigate Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes...
Spanish frigate Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes wooden kit from manufacturer Occre History of the original: The Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes was a Spanish frigate from the late 18th century, launched in 1788 at the shipyard in Havana,...
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Frigate Bounty Ship Model Kit M 1:45
Frigate Bounty Ship Model Kit M 1:45
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Frigate Berlin Ship Model Kit Wood 1:40
Frigate Berlin Ship Model Kit Wood 1:40
Model ship kit Frigate Berlin from manufacturer Corel History of the original: The frigate Berlin was a warship of the Brandenburg Navy and was launched in 1674. It is considered the first large, seaworthy warship of the still young...
499.00€ *
Frigate Wapen von Hamburg Ship Model Kit 1:50
Frigate Wapen von Hamburg Ship Model Kit 1:50
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899.00€ *
Swedish Galleon Wasa Ship Model Kit 1:75
Swedish Galleon Wasa Ship Model Kit 1:75
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598.50€ *
French Frigate La Sirene Ship Model Kit 1:75
French Frigate La Sirene Ship Model Kit 1:75
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328.50€ *
Galley Reale de France
Galley Reale de France
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799.95€ *
Schnellsegler Amphion
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First Rate Flagship Le Mirage
First Rate Flagship Le Mirage
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Segment HMS Victory-Grossmast
Segment HMS Victory-Grossmast
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Galleon La Couronne
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Endeavour Kit M1:60
Endeavour Kit M1:60
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316.50€ *
Polacker Misticque
Polacker Misticque
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Ketsch Dolphyn
Ketsch Dolphyn
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239.95€ *
Schoner La Toulonnaise
Schoner La Toulonnaise
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175.50€ *
Half Moon Kit
Half Moon Kit
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229.00€ *
Golden Yacht Kit
Golden Yacht Kit
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249.95€ *
Cutter Resolution
Cutter Resolution
Resolution construction kit The model "H.M.S. RESOLUTION" represents an English warship, a cutter, from the first decades of the 18th century. When it first appeared around 1700 - probably as a modification of the Dutch...
259.95€ *
Schmugglerschiff King of Prussia
Schmugglerschiff King of Prussia
King of Purssia Baukasten "König von Preußen" Britisches Schmugglerschiff aus dem 18. Jahrhundert. Historischer Hintergrund John Carter, der sich gerne mit "König von Preußen" anreden ließ, war der wohl berühmteste und gewitzteste aller...
234.00€ *
American Brig Eagle 1812
American Brig Eagle 1812
EAGLE construction kit American brig 1812 The bustling town of Vergennes, picturesquely situated north of Lake Champlain on the banks of Otter Creek, was practically made for shipbuilding. In addition to an iron foundry, where nails,...
229.00€ *
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