There are 1000’s model ships for sale these days, the selection is enormous. Trying to find the correct model ship to fit your home decor or as a gift can be daunting. This feature will hopefully smooth that task for you.
We will be addressing on fully assembled model ships for sale concentrating on handcrafted wood built ship, sailboat, speed boat and cruise ship models. Why, because a wooden constructed model ship is not only awesome but will get a lot of limelight and is sure to become a main conversation piece for any decor.
Most of the best quality wood model ships for sale are made by the plank-on-frame or more correct term plank-on-bulkhead assembly. Plank-on-frame assembly is the same way actual full size sailboats and boats are made and for modeling this can be very difficult and expensive so most all boat models are made by the Plank-on-bulkhead assembly technique. This saves time and cash as some of the more meticulous tall ship models require professional craftsmen hundreds of hours to complete.
Plank-on-bulkhead assembly basically is affixing small thin strips of wood to frame bulkheads and then sanding, shaping and applying a finish (varnish, stain, oil, paint) to protect the hull. This results in a very genuine and striking looking hull. Masts, supports, sails, cannons and deck details are then added. To get a good idea of the amount of work required to handcraft a model ship please see this recent news story dailyworld.com about a gentleman that took 6 years to build a USS Constitution model.
Of the many wood model ships for sale there is sure to be one that will fit your budget and desires. If you are looking for a maritime gift be sure the model you select will satisfy your recipients house or office, some of the bigger 37″ plus tall ship models need a lot of space. If your height requirements are limited you might want to think of selecting a cruise ship, ocean liner or speed boat model as they can be quite long but thin in width and small in height.
If there are children that may be admiring the model a display case may be something to think about as inquiring hands can cause harm and chocking hazards. The added benefit is protection from dust, UV rays and general wear. Display cases are available as counter & desk top as well as stand alone.
The most popular of sailboat models are the America’s Cup yachts, especially the magnificent J Class Boat racing yachts such as the Endeavour, Shamrock V and the Columbia. Huge masts, lots of sail area and gorgeous deep draft wooden varnished hulls are sure to draw attention. If the only space available to display a model sailboat is on your wall then a America’s Cup Half Hull model would be excellent, some are even available with masts and sails.
To really make a maritime statement nothing can beat a historical tall sailing ship model. The hull with intricate decorations, rows of gun decks brimming with cannons, the immense masts with yards, sails, rigging, rat lines, crows nests and numerous other details can’t help but excite your imagination! Most of these tall model ships for sale include a laminated history card which adds to your display.
Then there are the days of hydroplane boats and classic varnished speed boats and runabouts. These beautiful speed boat models are full of history and legend. Names like Ferrari, Chris Craft & Riva are still around today, but not everybody can afford to maintain one of these ageless speed boats but a counter top model may just satisfy that desire.
The above suggestions are nice but what if you could own a model of a ship you actually sailed on? That is what is the greatest about cruise ship & ocean liner models! What a magic gift if you or someone you know just completed a cruise on a vessel that is available as a model, of course you may get tired hearing the story of when the Captain sat at their table.
I urge you to check out Model Ships For Sale for a lot more information and to see a huge selection of fully assembled wooden model ships for sale.
We will be addressing on fully assembled model ships for sale concentrating on handcrafted wood built ship, sailboat, speed boat and cruise ship models. Why, because a wooden constructed model ship is not only awesome but will get a lot of limelight and is sure to become a main conversation piece for any decor.
Most of the best quality wood model ships for sale are made by the plank-on-frame or more correct term plank-on-bulkhead assembly. Plank-on-frame assembly is the same way actual full size sailboats and boats are made and for modeling this can be very difficult and expensive so most all boat models are made by the Plank-on-bulkhead assembly technique. This saves time and cash as some of the more meticulous tall ship models require professional craftsmen hundreds of hours to complete.
Plank-on-bulkhead assembly basically is affixing small thin strips of wood to frame bulkheads and then sanding, shaping and applying a finish (varnish, stain, oil, paint) to protect the hull. This results in a very genuine and striking looking hull. Masts, supports, sails, cannons and deck details are then added. To get a good idea of the amount of work required to handcraft a model ship please see this recent news story dailyworld.com about a gentleman that took 6 years to build a USS Constitution model.
Of the many wood model ships for sale there is sure to be one that will fit your budget and desires. If you are looking for a maritime gift be sure the model you select will satisfy your recipients house or office, some of the bigger 37″ plus tall ship models need a lot of space. If your height requirements are limited you might want to think of selecting a cruise ship, ocean liner or speed boat model as they can be quite long but thin in width and small in height.
If there are children that may be admiring the model a display case may be something to think about as inquiring hands can cause harm and chocking hazards. The added benefit is protection from dust, UV rays and general wear. Display cases are available as counter & desk top as well as stand alone.
The most popular of sailboat models are the America’s Cup yachts, especially the magnificent J Class Boat racing yachts such as the Endeavour, Shamrock V and the Columbia. Huge masts, lots of sail area and gorgeous deep draft wooden varnished hulls are sure to draw attention. If the only space available to display a model sailboat is on your wall then a America’s Cup Half Hull model would be excellent, some are even available with masts and sails.
To really make a maritime statement nothing can beat a historical tall sailing ship model. The hull with intricate decorations, rows of gun decks brimming with cannons, the immense masts with yards, sails, rigging, rat lines, crows nests and numerous other details can’t help but excite your imagination! Most of these tall model ships for sale include a laminated history card which adds to your display.
Then there are the days of hydroplane boats and classic varnished speed boats and runabouts. These beautiful speed boat models are full of history and legend. Names like Ferrari, Chris Craft & Riva are still around today, but not everybody can afford to maintain one of these ageless speed boats but a counter top model may just satisfy that desire.
The above suggestions are nice but what if you could own a model of a ship you actually sailed on? That is what is the greatest about cruise ship & ocean liner models! What a magic gift if you or someone you know just completed a cruise on a vessel that is available as a model, of course you may get tired hearing the story of when the Captain sat at their table.
I urge you to check out Model Ships For Sale for a lot more information and to see a huge selection of fully assembled wooden model ships for sale.
Filed under News by on May 19th, 2011. 