Victory Models by Amati – Premium wooden ship models for the most discerning customers

Victory Models is Amati's high-end product line and is regarded worldwide as one of the best sources for historical wooden ship models. The series has been developed for model builders who expect exceptional quality, precise construction and maximum attention to detail. Victory Models combines traditional woodworking with modern manufacturing techniques such as laser cutting, precise brass parts and comprehensive construction plans – ideal for demanding model building projects.

What makes Victory Models special

Highest quality materials

Victory Models consistently uses first-class components:

• Precise laser-cut frames and deck plates
• Selected precious and hardwoods for planking and interior construction
• Finely detailed photo-etched parts and brass fittings
• Cleanly cast and turned detail parts for cannons, blocks, decorations

Each kit is designed to enable a perfect result with clean craftsmanship.

Detailed construction plans & clear instructions

Victory Models kits are among the best structured on the market:

• large-format, easy-to-read plans
• clear step-by-step instructions
• logically structured construction process
• detailed explanations of rigging and fittings

Even complex ships with multiple decks and extensive rigging remain easy to understand thanks to the instructions.

High historical accuracy

Victory Models attaches great importance to authenticity:

• Authentic hull and deck shapes
• Correct rigging plans
• Historically accurate colours and wood types
• Ships from different eras, including:
  • English brigs
  • Frigates
  • Sloops and cutters
  • Large ships of the Royal Navy

The models are ideal for anyone who values accurate replication of historical originals.

Model categories within Victory Models

Cutters & sloops

For ambitious beginners: high level of detail with moderate complexity.

Perfect for getting started with the Victory series.

Brigs & Frigates

The ideal level for advanced builders.

Complex hull construction, impressive rigging and many deck details.

Large warships

For experts looking for a truly prestigious project.

These models offer maximum detail and are genuine showpieces.

Recommendation for model builders – directly integrated into the page

For motivated beginners

A small cutter or brig is ideal as a first Victory Models kit.

They offer:

• manageable construction scope
• precise construction
• excellent suitability for learning wood planking & rigging

For experienced model builders

Frigates and more complex brigs offer challenging hull and mast construction.

Perfect if you already have experience with wooden models.

For experts & collectors

Large warships are real long-term projects.

They are ideal for model builders who:

• want to build a model at museum level
• love long-term projects
• want to recreate historically accurate ships

General tip

Victory Models kits reveal their strengths when you work carefully, patiently and with attention to detail. If you take your time, you will end up with a model that is visually far superior to ordinary kits.

Customer reviews

• ‘A kit of outstanding quality. The wooden and brass parts are cleanly finished and fit together excellently.’
• ‘The construction is challenging, but the instructions are clearly structured. The end result is a model that you can proudly display.’
• ‘The Victory Models series offers true premium quality. I was particularly impressed by the fine photo-etched parts and the enormous attention to detail.’
• ‘If you want to build a museum-quality model, this is the right choice. The quality is significantly higher than that of typical standard kits.’