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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American Clipper Flying Cloud
American Clipper Flying Cloud
The Clipper ship type is of American origin and dates back to around 1820. It represents a milestone in the development of large sailing ships. Ships of this type were designed to meet the needs of American merchants, who quickly...
365.00€ *
French Sailing Steam Frigates L'Orenoque Ship Model Kit 1:100
French Sailing Steam Frigates L'Orenoque Ship...
French sailing steam frigate L'Orénoque, a wooden model kit from the manufacturer Mamoli History of the original: The L'Orénoque was a French sailing steam frigate launched in 1848 and one of the first combined warships of its...
359.95€ *
School Ship Amerigo Vespucci
School Ship Amerigo Vespucci
This is an exact scale model of the famous school ship of the Italian Navy. She was planned by lieutenant colonel Francesco Rotundi, following the trends of sailing warships. She was launched in 1931 at the Navy ship yards of...
396.00€ *
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€ *
Soleil Royale
Soleil Royale
In all four ships have carried the name Soleil Royale but only the second ever won renown. She was launched from Brest in the late 1600s and took part in the battle of Barfleur, however she would have been remembered for her beauty alone...
919.95€ *
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British Frigate HMS President Ship Model Kit 1:60
British Frigate HMS President Ship Model Kit 1:60
British frigate President ship model kit from Mantua History of the original: The frigate, often referred to in model building as ‘HMS President, 1750’, does not correspond to any actual documented Royal Navy ship name for this year of...
102.30€ *
Flagship Sovereign Of The Seas
Flagship Sovereign Of The Seas
This beautiful ship was commissioned by King Charles 1st. and designed and built by Phineas Pett. She was launched in 1637 and set the design of ships for the next 200 years. No such lavish display of ornamentation had ever been seen...
999.00€ *
Fast Cruiser HMS Peregrine
Fast Cruiser HMS Peregrine
This fast cruiser was used to connect England with the North American colonies and was generally referred to as one of the "runner class". She was built at the Deptford dockyard on the river Thames in 1700. She was later...
219.95€ *
Arm 82 Dutch Fishing Vessel
Arm 82 Dutch Fishing Vessel
The ARM 82 is an attractive model of a typical Dutch fishing vessel. The hull is flat-bottomed, an aid against running aground in shallow water. The Mantua kit features the following: A plank on frame hull construction, building plans...
85.50€ *
Viking Longboat
Viking Longboat
A very nice 1:40 scale model of a typical Viking longboat. This would be a good choice for a beginner into the world of plank on frame ship modelling and with care he will achieve a fine display model.
72.00€ *
HMS Bounty
HMS Bounty
The name of the Bounty, frigate of the British Navy, is famously tied to its captain's Bligh and the mutiny of the crew. The ship set out Spit head in December 1787, final destination Tahiti. On the return voyage, owing to the strict...
229.50€ *
La Couronne
La Couronne
This kit is suitable for the expert & carefull modeller. The plan was drawn from the French period books. Standard plank on frame construction, utilising walnut, maple and lime wood. Figure head, caryatids, angels & other onamentations...
329.99€ *
Training Ship Gorch Fock
Training Ship Gorch Fock
The Gorch Fock was built in Hamburg in 1933 as a training ship for the German Navy, the steel-hulled Gorch Fock was 242 feet long, with a 39.35 foot beam. Her three wood-and-steel masts were configured for barque rig, and she was...
329.99€ *
Royal Caroline
Royal Caroline
The Royal Caroline was built at Bedford shipyard in 1749 as yacht for the English Royal Family. She served for many years, during which time she sailed all around the world. She was finally broken up in 1820. This beautiful ship had a...
367.50€ *
Galleon San Felipe 1690
Galleon San Felipe 1690
San Felipe Galleon Panart-Mantua Model Kit The San Felipe was a Spanish galleon built in 1690 and is one of the most impressive warships from the late heyday of Spanish seafaring. It was built as a representative and powerful ship for...
826.50€ *
Victory Bow Section
Victory Bow Section
The bow section of Nelson’s famous flagship at the battle of Trafalgar. All decks are fully fitted to accurately replicate the construction and type of equipment in use at that time. All fittings and accessories are from wood or metal,...
274.50€ *
School Ship Amerigo Vespucci Ship Model Kit 1:84
School Ship Amerigo Vespucci Ship Model Kit 1:84
Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci model kit from manufacturer Mantua Model History of the model: The Amerigo Vespucci is the most famous training ship of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare Italiana) and is considered one of the most...
999.00€ *
Prins Willem Handelsschiff
Prins Willem Handelsschiff
PRINS WILLEM Das Original – benannt nach Wilhelm von Oranien – war 1650 in Middelburg als bewaffnetes Handelsschiff gebaut worden und erstmals im Mai 1651 nach Batavia in See gestochen. Schon ein Jahr später baute man sie zum...
479.95€ *
Le Tonnant Pirate Ship Kit
Le Tonnant Pirate Ship Kit
LE TONNANT Pirate Ship Kit Le Tonnant was a corsair ship: the term "corsair" was used in earlier centuries to refer to both the ship and the captain. Corsairs were therefore pirates with a state license. The model was carefully...
369.00€ *
French Fisherman Sloop
French Fisherman Sloop
SLOOP kit 1:25 scale model kit of a French fishing boat from the Bay of Brest. Fishing boats of this type can still be found on the Atlantic coast today. The kit is ideal for beginners in historical ship modeling due to detailed building...
89.00€ *
Llaut Spanish Fisherman
Llaut Spanish Fisherman
LLAUT Model kit of a Spanish fishing boat from the island of Mallorca in scale 1:25. Fishing boats of this type were built at the end of the last century. All model kits of the small series from Corel are made in excellent quality and...
89.00€ *
Frigate H.M.S. Unicorn Ship Model Kit 1:75
Frigate H.M.S. Unicorn Ship Model Kit 1:75
H.H.S Unicorn model kit from manufacturer Corel History of the original: The HMS Unicorn (1748) was a British frigate of the Royal Navy, built according to plans by Frederick Henrik af Chapman, one of the most important shipbuilding...
328.50€ *
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€ *
Battery Deck Construction Kit
Battery Deck Construction Kit
Battery deck construction kit This is a unique and detailed reconstruction of a section through a typical British warship from the early 18th century. This was the period when the Royal Navy achieved true supremacy on the oceans after...
169.50€ *
Black Falcon Kit
Black Falcon Kit
Black Falcon Kit Model kit of a brig from the 18th century, as they were often used for privateering. A brig is a two-masted ship with square sails. The model kit contains all wooden parts cut out by laser, a rich set of fittings and a...
114.00€ *
HMS VICTORY Kit M 1:78 (Sergal)
HMS VICTORY Kit M 1:78 (Sergal)
HMS VICTORY (SERGAL a brand of Mantua) This kit of the famous "Queen of the Seas", made famous by the victorious battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, is constructed in the imposing scale of 1:78. This results in an overall...
449.00€ *
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€ *
Titanic M 1:300 Kit
Titanic M 1:300 Kit
On April 10, 1912, the Titanic, the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world, set sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York. Her sinking cost the lives of 1495 people and was the beginning of the greatest legend...
249.99€ *
Tunny Fisher Marie Jeanne Model Ship Kit 1:50
Tunny Fisher Marie Jeanne Model Ship Kit 1:50
Tuna Marie Jeanne model ship kit from Billing Boats History of the original: Tuna fishing requires robustly built boats that are easy to handle even in rough seas and that also have to be very fast. In tuna fishing, a wide variety of...
149.00€ *
Schooner Lilla Dan Ship Model Kit 1:50
Schooner Lilla Dan Ship Model Kit 1:50
Topsail schooner Lilla Dan stand-up model kit from Billing Boats History of the original: The shipping company J. Lauritzen had the schooner built in 1951 by the well-known shipyard J. Ring Andersen in Svendborg as a training ship for...
178.50€ *
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€ *
Dampfbarkasse USN Picket
Dampfbarkasse USN Picket
Das Boot, das das Panzerschiff CSS Albemarle versenkte Das Picket Boat Number One, eine Dampfbarkasse, wurde 1864 zur Unterstützung der Blockade der Konföderation durch die US-Marine gebaut. Ausgestattet mit einem Spierentorpedo, konnte...
219.00€ *
Warship WASA Ship Model Kit 1:75
Warship WASA Ship Model Kit 1:75
Billing Boats Wasa 1:75 floor model kit History of the original: The Wasa was built between 1626 and 1628 by the Dutch master shipbuilder Henrik Hybertsson for the Swedish King Gustav Adolf II. She was intended to secure supremacy in the...
399.90€ *
FD 10 Arnanes -YAWL Ship Model Kit 1:50
FD 10 Arnanes -YAWL Ship Model Kit 1:50
Arnanes FD 10 - Fishing yawl kit from Billing Boats History of the original: This fishing yawl was built in the Faroe Islands at the end of the 1930s. The Faroese boat is in fact not a local type, although this was very popular on the...
142.50€ *
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€ *
Erycina – Plymouth Trawler
Erycina – Plymouth Trawler
Erycina – 1882 Erycina was originally built as a cutter. She was designed by H.V. Prigg and built by W.H. Shilston, Coxside, Sutton Harbour in 1882. She was converted to a ketch rig in 1894. Due to her pedigree, Erycina has unusually...
245.95€ *
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