Books

We have the widest range of maritime and ship modelling related books available from any modelling shop.

Our books are separated into eight main categories - Anatomy of Ship Series, General Maritime History, Maps-Charts-Dictionaries-Flags, Maritime Art, Navigation and Seamanship, Nelson & Trafalgar, Ship Models and Modelling and Tall Ships. We also have the main manufacturers’ catalogues listed.

You will find a book here to interest you and add to the enjoyment of building your model. If you are starting out on model building we suggest the following:

Authentic Planking for Ship Models by Tyler

Ship Modelling Simplified by Mastini

These three books will provide you with a range of information on model ship building techniques. As you progress you may wish to extend your reference library. We have provided a synopsis of each of the books in our range for your enjoyment. Please contact us if you wish us to source a particular book for you.

Childrens Kits

Decorations

Display

We have a range of Display Cases, Display Boards, Pedestals and Name Plates to present your particular model.

Fittings

Our range of ship fittings is the most comprehensive you will find. There are over 90 categories from Anchors to Wire.

All items are listed as single items unless shown otherwise in brackets i.e. (P10) means a packet of 10

Kits

We have an extensive range of wooden model kits of period ships from around the world and from all ages. We also have wooden model kits of armoury, military machines, submarines and planes. Our range also extends to J Class America's Cup yachts.

Within our range you'll find model kits suitable for children, the adult beginner and model kits suitable for the experienced and advanced modeller.

We have divided all our kits into six Skill Levels to assist the modeller to make an informed decision on the particular model they could build. You can view a description of the Skill Levels from the link on our Home page.

Nautical Gifts

We have a range of Nautical Gifts that is being extended continually. If you have a particular item you wish please contact us as we are able to access other gifts not shown here.

New!

New arrivals to our stock are presented here for a month and then moved to our normal product categories.

Plans

We have a wide range of Model Ship Plans for the Scratch Builder from Amati, Aeropiccola, Corel, Mantua and Underhill. We also have the plans for the Port Jackson Schooner.

If the plan you require is not listed here then please contact us as we are able to make special orders for a particular plans.

Timber

We have a range of Timber Products including Boards, Hoop Pine Plywood, Coloured Timber, Strips, Boards, Huon Pine and Yellowbox Carving Timber and Dowels - Round and Half Round.

Tools

We have a wide range of Tools uniquely suited to the Model Ship Builder. These include drills, cutting tools, saws, hand and electric plank benders, specialist vices, glues, paints and paint brushes and a mini lathe, jigsaw and planer.

Training Materials

We have a range of DVDs and instruction leaflets to provide an introduction to the modeller on techniques and approaches to building a period model ship. Each provides wise advice and guidance based on the knowledge of experienced modellers.

Wholesale

Modellers Shipyard is the only manufacturer of historic wooden model ships in Australia. We specialise in Australian colonial historical model ships. We currently manufacture The Colonial Schooner Port Jackson, HM Cutter Mermaid, Colonial Sloop Norfolk (December 2009 release), HMS Sirius (Mid 2010) and Colonial Brig Perseverance (Late 2010).

Our Australian Colonial Series model ship kits, cater for a range of modeller ability. Our comprehensive English instructions combined with instructional DVDs provide for a second to none building experience for the modeller.

We are continually expanding our range of models and other products. Our models are double plank on bulk head constructions with laser cut plywood. The kits come complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings. All parts and fittings are of the highest quality. Our models come complete with comprehensive English instructions, detailed photographs and diagrams.

We also have available instructional DVDs that cover the planking of both bluff bow vessels and sharp bow vessels. Other DVDs available specifically address the complete construction of each of our model kits.

If you are a hobby retailer looking for further information regarding Modellers Shipyard products please contact me on:

Phone: 02 47393899

Email: info@modelshipyard.com.au

Regards

Brogan Renshaw