Scale model ships can range from a size as small as 1/6000 wargaming miniatures to large scale vessels that can even hold people in real life. Every boat model is a scale representation (at approximate proportions) of a ship, with the intention of faithfully representing its shapes, dimensions and characteristics. This will depend on the […]
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Models can be so much more than ‘just toys’. Any serious collector knows that. A toy is made to be fiddled with; poked and prodded and eventually thrown away. Models, however, exist to replicate (often in extravagant detail) either existing vessels or those yet to be built. There is something incredibly satisfying and rewarding about
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There are few holiday experiences more rewarding than a trip to the museum. As a means of exploring other cultures, ideas, and ways of life it’s an experience that simply can’t be beaten and for those of us with a fondness for the ocean and the crafts that explore it, there is no museum quite
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Whilst ships have been carrying people, cargo and weapons of war across the seven seas for thousands of years, the craft of ship modelling is actually just as old as the craft of shipbuilding itself. The beginning As a gigantic, three-dimensional object that would have been the most technologically advanced mechanisms at the time, it’s
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As lovers and creators of finely crafted bespoke model ships, we are always on the lookout for collections that inspire and delight us. Here, we’ve managed to focus on 5 of the most extensive and impressive collections in the world, all of which reflect the true majesty and spectacle of the maritime world. National Maritime
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Traditional model making is defined as the creation of a scale replica of anything, from people to places and from ships to cars. Ship models have been historically built using the method of creating a skeleton of the hull and then adding the planks before finishing the deck details and fixtures. It was this concept
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A super yacht is a large, luxury yacht that is more than 24 metres and professionally crewed. The number of these enormous yachts has increased dramatically in the last two decades. Premier Ship Models creates custom superyacht models for individuals and organizations who wish to have a model of their own ship and admirers of
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Cargo ships play an essential role in moving goods, raw materials, and products from one port to another. Cargo ships have been used since civilizations first began trading with one another, although the scale of cargo transported around the world has never been larger than in today’s global economy. Premier Ship Models can build a
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Premier Ship Models has created custom models of container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and other commercial vessel models for display in museums, corporate offices, and private collections in more than 110 countries. If you are interested in a museum quality container ship model at a price that will fit your budget, our skilled artisans offer
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Clippers were very fast classic sailing ships of the mid-19th century that were used by everyone from merchants to pirates for their beauty and speed. Clipper ship models are among the most popular models of historic ships for their distinctive design, which features three masts and a square rig. If you are interested in a
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