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Model Shipways – Heritage with Modern Craftsmanship

Founded in 1948, Model Shipways is one of America’s most established makers of wooden ship model kits. With the integration of laser-cutting technology and advanced plank-on-bulkhead and plank-on-frame design, their kits deliver unmatched accuracy and fit.

A Wide Range for Every Builder
From iconic models like the USS Constitution to classics such as the Flying Fish and historic schooners, Model Shipways offers a diverse portfolio. The brand also provides the Shipwright Series—beginner-friendly kits with simplified construction, clear step-by-step instructions, and in some cases, complete tool-and-paint starter packs.

Quality and Accessibility
Each kit includes finely crafted wooden components, rigging materials, sailcloth, and cast fittings, along with detailed plans and multilingual manuals. Defined difficulty levels make it easy to select the right project, whether you are a novice or an advanced modeler.

Conclusion
Model Shipways combines more than 70 years of tradition with modern precision. From historically detailed flagship models to accessible beginner sets, the brand offers authentic, high-quality ship kits for builders of all levels.

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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 es auch größere feindliche Schiffe angreifen. In der dunklen Nacht vom 27. auf den 28. Oktober 1864...

219.00€ *

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 River in the early 1890s. In 1904, the boat was renamed the Chaperon and was used for a short time...

479.00€ *

Gunboat Philadelphia

BRIEF HISTORY Launched in August of 1776, the gunboat Philadelphia is the oldest American fighting vessel in existence. Part of the American fleet commanded by General Benedict Arnold, she sank on October 11, 1776 during the Battle of Valcour Island against the Royal Navy on Lake Champlain. She remained sitting upright in the cold...

235.00€ *

Armed Captain's Longboat

For beginners and experts alike. A true plank-frame armed captain's longboat in 1:24 scale measuring approximately 24" from bowsprit to tip of boom. Every wood detail in the original longboat has been captured in 9 sheets of laser-cut basswood (no plywood) and over 60 basswood strips and dowels. Thirty-six cast Brittania metal...

149.95€ *

18th Century Longboat

Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat Model Ship Kit 1:48 Scale True Plank-on-Frame Kit The longboat was the largest boat aboard an 18th century ship. The ship s principal lifeboat, it was also used for coming and going to the ship to transport supplies and take empty water casks ashore to be filled with fresh water. Longboats were kept...

69.50€ *

USCG Harriet Lane Steam Paddle Cutter & Gunboat

The Harriet Lane is an early U.S. Navy steam-powered cutter in Coast Guard service from the 1850s. The ships were named after First Ladies, in this case the niece of the still unmarried President James Buchanan. She was built in New York in 1857 for the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, but later captured by the Confederacy in 1883 and...

312.00€ * 239.00€ *

Canadian Canoe

Canadian Canoe This model is a replica of a typical Canadian canoe. Especially narrow and flat built, this canoe is suitable for paddling tours and is big enough for smaller trips. Due to the shape of the keel, it responds quickly to steering movements and is therefore easy to handle. This type of boat is often compared with the...

83.95€ *

Peterboro Canoe

The Peterboro gained its name from association with the area around Peterborough, Ontario. It was here that the carpentered canoe built with European woodworking skills was first "perfected", about in the 1800s. Several builders and designers were in the forefront of early efforts to develop the wooden canoe, among them...

62.50€ *