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.

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.