Model Building with Kids – An Exciting Introduction to Ship Models

Model building is not only fascinating for experienced hobbyists – children also love creating their own ship models. In the category Model Building with Kids at Ship Models Shop you will find beginner-friendly kits that make getting started easy, safe and fun.

Why model kits are ideal for children

Develop manual skills: cutting, sanding, gluing and painting – step by step a real model takes shape
Encourage creativity: wooden kits made from laser-cut plywood allow for creative design and painting
Motivating success: from yachts to tugboats – finishing a model is a great reward
Shared family time: building together strengthens teamwork and creates lasting memories

Age-appropriate kits & simple building methods

Perfect for children around 10 years and older:

Wooden kits with plug-in or click systems – almost like Bricks, easy to assemble
Pre-shaped parts made of wood, plastic or metal – less effort, more fun
Laser-cut plywood parts – accurate and clean fitting
Beginner-friendly difficulty levels, best built together with parents

Product variety for every taste

This category includes models such as:

Motor yacht “Lisa M.” – elegant and modern design
Harbor boats like “Dolly” or “Felix” – classic working vessels
Sailing boat “Clipper” – a great first sailing model
Tugboats, freighters, coastal ships – wide variety for every little captain

Many kits can also be equipped with motors, servos and remote control units, turning them into functional RC boats.

Safety & sustainable fun

Although attractive, these ship kits are not toys in the traditional sense. They should always be used under adult supervision:

Avoid unsafe use in bathtubs or ponds
Handle glue, paint and small parts carefully
RC electronics should only be installed and operated with adult support

Conclusion

Model building with kids offers lasting experiences – from the first frame to the maiden voyage on the water. With the right kits from the Ship Models Shop, children and parents can create something unique together.

Discover beginner-friendly ship model kits for kids now and start building as a Family.

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Model Building with Kids – An Exciting Introduction to Ship Models Model building is not only fascinating for experienced hobbyists – children also love creating their own ship models. In the category Model Building with Kids at Ship Models Shop you will find beginner-friendly kits that make getting started easy, safe and fun. Why model kits are ideal for children... read more »

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Model Building with Kids – An Exciting Introduction to Ship Models

Why model kits are ideal for children

Develop manual skills: cutting, sanding, gluing and painting – step by step a real model takes shape
Encourage creativity: wooden kits made from laser-cut plywood allow for creative design and painting
Motivating success: from yachts to tugboats – finishing a model is a great reward
Shared family time: building together strengthens teamwork and creates lasting memories

Age-appropriate kits & simple building methods

Perfect for children around 10 years and older:

Wooden kits with plug-in or click systems – almost like Bricks, easy to assemble
Pre-shaped parts made of wood, plastic or metal – less effort, more fun
Laser-cut plywood parts – accurate and clean fitting
Beginner-friendly difficulty levels, best built together with parents

Product variety for every taste

This category includes models such as:

Motor yacht “Lisa M.” – elegant and modern design
Harbor boats like “Dolly” or “Felix” – classic working vessels
Sailing boat “Clipper” – a great first sailing model
Tugboats, freighters, coastal ships – wide variety for every little captain

Many kits can also be equipped with motors, servos and remote control units, turning them into functional RC boats.

Safety & sustainable fun

Although attractive, these ship kits are not toys in the traditional sense. They should always be used under adult supervision:

Avoid unsafe use in bathtubs or ponds
Handle glue, paint and small parts carefully
RC electronics should only be installed and operated with adult support

Conclusion

Discover beginner-friendly ship model kits for kids now and start building as a Family.

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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€ *

sailboat Clipper

The sailboat Clipper is ideally suited for the beginning of model shipbuilding. The young modeler learns with this model the frame construction method and the basic knowledge of model sailing. This kit is so well prepared that no tools...

45.00€ *

Switch Trainer RTF Floatplane

MODSTER Switch electric motor trainer RTF floatplane with gyro stabilisation Our MODSTER Switch is a fun all-rounder that is great fun for beginners and experienced pilots alike. The Switch can be used as a boat in calm waters and can...

29.90€ * 39.90€ *

Felix Harbour Launch Kit

This Krick model is a scale model of a Hamburg harbour launch of the 1960's. Used as a working and transport boat, they are often used to ferry visitors around the harbour. Felix was produced from original drawings of a Hamburg harbour...

87.00€ *

Yacht Lisa M. Beginner Rc Model Ship Kit 1:25

Beginner RC ship model kit Lisa M motor yacht from Krick Modellbau History of the original: The Lisa M. is a typical motor yacht that can be found in harbours and marinas all over the world and is characterised by a straight-lined...

109.00€ *

Starter Set RC Control Car/Boat

Beginner remote control set We have put together a complete set for the motorisation of model ships and smaller RC car models. The set is made up of high-quality, high-performance components. All components can also be used in larger...

99.00€ *

Launch Dolly RC Model Ship ABS Kit 1:20

Launch Dolly model ship starter kit from Ro-Marine Krick History of the original: This type of ship is used universally in many harbours around the world. Depending on the design, these launches are used to transport people or materials,...

69.00€ *

Sailboat Lili

The sailboat Lili is built on a thermoformed plastic hull with precisely cut laser parts made of wood (mahogany, birch). The kit is also aimed at beginners in the sailboat scene. However, some basic knowledge in handling different...

99.00€ *

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€ *