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Fully assembled wooden model ship, ready to display
Fully Assembled vs. DIY Model Ship Kits: Which Should You Buy?
If you've shopped for a model ship, you've hit the fork in the road: build a DIY kit yourself, or buy one fully assembled and ready to display. They can... Read more...
Bluenose II racing schooner model, fully assembled in natural wood
Bluenose II: The Story of Canada's Undefeated Racing Schooner
She is the ship on the Canadian dime — a racing schooner so dominant that she became a national symbol. The Bluenose was built to work the cold, hard fishing... Read more...
Handcrafted wooden tall ship model with dark hull and full sails
The Flying Dutchman: The Legend Behind Maritime History's Ghost Ship
Of all the tales that sailors have carried across the world's oceans, none has endured like the Flying Dutchman. A spectral ship, doomed to sail forever, never to make port... Read more...
Handcrafted plank-on-frame wooden model ship with full rigging
How Museum-Quality Model Ships Are Made: Inside Plank-on-Frame Craftsmanship
Pick up a mass-produced model ship and a handcrafted one, and you can feel the difference before you can name it. One is light, hollow and a little brittle; the... Read more...
Cutty Sark clipper ship model handcrafted in wood
The Cutty Sark: The Full History of the World's Last Tea Clipper
Few ships have earned the kind of fame that clings to the Cutty Sark. She was built for a single, ruthless purpose — to be the fastest ship on the... Read more...
Famous Tall Ships and the History Behind Them
Some ships are more than vessels — they're legends. The great tall ships of the age of sail set records, carried explorers across unknown oceans, and became symbols of the nations that built them. Here are a few of the most famous, and why they still capture our imagination today. The Cutty Sark Launched in 1869, the Cutty Sark was one of the last and fastest tea clippers ever built. Designed for speed on the long China-to-Britain tea run, her sleek lines and towering rig made her a record-setter. Today... Read more...
A Beginner's Guide to Collecting Model Ships
Model ships blend history, craftsmanship, and art into a single striking object. If you're just starting out, the choices — tall ships, warships, yachts, scales, materials — can feel overwhelming. This beginner's guide breaks down everything you need to start collecting model ships with confidence. Why people collect model ships A well-made model ship is both a conversation piece and a link to maritime history. Collectors are drawn in by the beauty of the rigging, the stories behind famous vessels, and the satisfaction of owning something built entirely by hand.... Read more...
How to Display and Care for a Model Ship: A Collector's Guide
A handcrafted model ship is more than a decoration — it's a piece of maritime history and a centerpiece that can last for generations. Whether you've just added your first tall ship to your collection or you're caring for a museum-quality replica, a few simple habits will keep it looking its best. Here's how to display and care for a model ship the right way. Choose the right spot to display your model ship Where you place your model matters as much as the model itself. Keep three things in... Read more...