Products from Mantua Model
Mantua Model – Italian Excellence in Wooden Ship Modeling
Mantua Model is a prominent Italian manufacturer celebrated for fine wooden ship model kits. Their kits are renowned for exceptional detail—including fine photo-etched brass, premium metal fittings, and plank-on-frame wooden construction.
Iconic Ship Models
The lineup features iconic ships like HMS Victory (in various scales), Soleil Royale, Endeavour, Cutty Sark, Amerigo Vespucci, Bounty, San Felipe, and Mercator. Each kit is meticulously crafted, making them prized by advanced modelers and collectors alike.
Diverse Products & Accessory Range
From advanced static models to R/C boats such as the “Bruma” motor yacht and “Anteo” tug, Mantua’s range covers diverse modeling needs. They also supply accessories like drive systems, motors, fittings, specialty woods, and detailed plans that support builders at every level.
Comprehensive Support for Modelers
With a well-stocked UK-based shop and strong distribution network, Mantua ensures you have access to balsa wood, servos, replacement parts, and more—supporting kit customization and maintenance.
Conclusion
Mantua Model brings together historical accuracy and Italian craftsmanship. Whether it's masterful plank-on-frame kits like HMS Victory or elegant classics like Soleil Royale, Mantua delivers sophisticated wooden ship modeling with precision, quality, and unmatched support.
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Eyebolts 3x12mm brass (10 pcs.) Eyebolts 3x12mm brass (10 pcs.) Available in polished or burnished brass wire. Package contents: 10 pieces Dimensions Head diameter 3 mm Overall length 12 mm Colour: polished brass
2.10€ *
Rigging Thread Black 0.75mm Black rigging thread – Mantua The black rigging thread from Mantua is designed for the prototypical representation of dark, ‘tarred’ rigging on historical ship models. The colour tone provides the typical contrast within the rigging and supports a clear, realistic structure of the rig. It is available in several graduated diameters ,...
Content 10 Meter (0.33€ * / 1 Meter)
3.25€ *
Block einfach 3mm Blöcke 3mm (10 Stück) Einfachblock mit einer Bohrung Einfachblöcke werden für die einfache Umlenkung von Leinen und Schoten verwendet und sind in Nussbaum (dunkel) oder Buchsbaum (hell) erhältlich. Technische Daten Länge 3 mm Material Nußbaum (dunkel) Menge 10 Stück pro Verpackungseinheit
2.30€ *
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 Castellammare di Staia Naples. The kit contains laser cut frames, keel, decks & all the wooden structures; all...
396.00€ *
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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 construction. Instead, it represents the type of 24-gun sixth-rate frigate established in 1745, i.e....
102.30€ *
Bauplan Pinta Original Bauplansatz des Baukastens mit Zeichnungen und Plänen. Der Plansatz umfasst Spanten und Linienrisse und ist geeignet für einen kompletten Selbstbau des Modells.
18.00€ *
Bauplan Wasa Original Bauplansatz des Baukastens mit Zeichnungen und Plänen. Der Plansatz umfasst Spanten und Linienrisse und ist geeignet für einen kompletten Selbstbau des Modells.
73.50€ *
Bauplan Sovereign of the Seas Original Bauplansatz des Baukastens mit Zeichnungen und Plänen. Der Plansatz umfasst Spanten und Linienrisse und ist geeignet für einen kompletten Selbstbau des Modells.
62.95€ *
Messingringe 4mm Messingringe 4mm (ca. 100) Messingringe Ringe aus Messingdraht für verschiedenste Zwecke verwendbar. Zum Beispiel zum befestigen der Segelsätze für historische Schiffsmodelle.
4.50€ *
Augbolzen 8mm Augbolzen 2x10mm Messing Messingdraht blank - Packungsinhalt 10 Stück Kopfdurchmesser 2 mm Gesamtlänge 10 mm Farbe Messing blank
2.10€ *
Rigging Thread Natural/Beige 0.75mm Light rigging thread (natural/beige) – Mantua Light rigging thread from Mantua is a rigging material with a natural-coloured rope look and is particularly suitable for historical ship models in which the running rigging is deliberately depicted as lighter than the standing rigging. It is available in several graduated diameters ,...
Content 20 Meter (0.15€ * / 1 Meter)
2.95€ *
Viking Ship DREKI DREKI Viking Ship Despite their small size and very open construction, the ships of the Vikings were quite seaworthy. They enabled the settlement of Iceland and Greenland and the discovery of North America from Scandinavia about 1000 years ago. This version of a Viking ship is particularly rich in detail and equipment. The model kit...
209.95€ *
Crew Figures M1:64 Six historical crew figures made of cast white metal. The figures are unpainted and highly detailed. Height: approx. 30mm Scale: M 1:64
14.40€ *
AIACE cargo ship kit AIACE cargo ship kit Reproduction of a medium-sized Italian cargo ship that regularly travelled the Mediterranean from the 1930s to the 1980s. The original 110-foot merchant ship was used to transport general cargo and liquids. This type of ship was also used as a transport ship for ships that were too large for the respective harbour....
495.00€ *
American Steamboat Mississippi Mississippi Raddampfer Für erfahrene Modellbauer bietet sich ein Umbau zum RC Modell an
449.95€ *
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 the model kit are laser-cut. The fittings set contains etched brass decorations, a moulded...
405.00€ *
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 the design and ornamentation were of such extravagance to have won a place in naval history. The...
919.95€ *
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 before nor, since and the cost was astronomical. A plank on frame construction, the kit contains:-...
999.00€ *
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 rebuilt and renamed the Caroline. When she was disposed of in the mid 18th century, the design was copied...
219.95€ *
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 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 discipline imposed by the captain, which clashed with the idle stay in Tahiti, a certain discontent...
229.50€ *
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 in cast or pressed brass. All dead eyes,blocks,etc in walnut. Flags printed on silk, standing &...
329.99€ *
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 outfitted with an auxiliary diesel engine. At the end of World War II, she was awarded as reparations to...
329.99€ *
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 extremely competitive line for racing as well as a rich set of ornamentation all around the hull. The...
367.50€ *
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 the Spanish Crown at a time when Spain had to defend its transatlantic trade routes and colonies...
826.50€ *
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, and the kit also includes copper tiles for the hull below the waterline. This makes an interesting...
274.50€ *
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 beautiful sailing ships in the world. It was built in 1930 at the Regio Cantiere Navale di...
999.00€ *
HMS Victory M 1:200 Ship Model Kit Detailed HMS Victory M 1:200 wooden model kit by Mantua with frame construction, planking, rigging and 620 mm length. Historic ship model for experienced model builders.
129.95€ *
BRUMA motor sailing yacht BRUMA motor sailing yacht Beautiful replica of a motor sailing yacht converted from an old ocean fisherman. This model can be built as a floor model or with the accompanying motorization kit as a remote controlled model. Its keel and frame construction gives a good insight into the traditional way of building model ships with wooden...
212.50€ * 194.95€ *
Segelsatz Superbe Segelsatz für den Bausatz der Le Superbe , fertig genäht. Blöcke, Ringe und Takelgarn zur Takelung der Segel sind weder im Baukasten, noch beim Segelsatz enthalten und müssen zugekauft werden. Zum Anschlagen der Besegelung werden benötigt: 2 Pack Messingringe 4 mm Ø (100 Stück) 4 Pack Augbolzen 8 mm (10 Stück) 12 Pack Einfachblöcke 3...
90.00€ *
Plan Set French Ship Astrolabe Original construction plan set of the kit with drawings and plans. The plan set includes frames and line drawings and is suitable for a complete self-assembly of the model. Scope of delivery: multilingual illustrated building instructions 3 large format plan sheets
22.00€ *
Bauplan Black Falcon Original Bauplansatz des Baukastens mit Zeichnungen und Plänen. Der Plansatz umfasst Spanten und Linienrisse und ist geeignet für einen kompletten Selbstbau des Modells.
17.00€ *
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