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Modellers Shipyard
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CONTENTS
Page
Welcome i
Contents ii
Questions & Answers iii
Our Catalogue iv
Our Guarantee iv
1.0 KITS 1
1.1 Modellers Shipyard 2
1.2 Amati 12
1.3 Corel 20
1.4 Euromodel 32
1.5 Krick 36
1.6 Mamoli 38
1.7 Mantua 50
1.8 Occre 64
1.9 Soclaine 68
1.10 Victory Models 72
1.11 Ships in Bottles 78
1.12 Yachts 80
1.13 Cannons & Catapults 86
1.14 Junior Kits 92
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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OUR CATALOGUE
Our Catalogue contains colour photographs and descriptions of all our stock. We have endeavoured to present all information clearly to assist you in your choice. If you need any further
clarification or details on any item please email or phone us. We are very happy to provide additional information if required.
We consider all items in our Catalogue as normal stock and we endeavour to hold all those listed. There may be times however, when an item is temporarily out of stock or unavailable at
the time of your order. If this is the case we will tell you so, giving you an honest appraisal, based on the suppliers information, of when you can expect delivery.
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Price List are correct and applicable at the time of printing. However due to currency exchange rate variations, changes in manufacturers prices, variations in international air freight fuel
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OUR GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase return it in its original condition within 30 days from the date of purchase for a full refund or exchange. (Conditions
Applysee below). We also Guarantee to replace any missing or broken part in your kit for up to 30 days from the date of purchase.
When you receive your kit please carefully and thoroughly examine all the contents and familiarise your self with the plans, instructions and contents. If there is a missing
or broken part please advise us immediately. Please check carefully as some parts of a model kit have to be made by the modeller from timber and fittings supplied in
the kit. What may appear to be missing is in fact in the kit but has to be made by the modeller.
If you wish to modify your kit in any way from that originally supplied we are able to supply the parts and fittings as an extra.
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KITS
Model ship building is a rewarding and creative hobby. Whether youre building a model for the first time or youre an experienced modeller, youll find a kit here that will
bring you many hours of enjoyment. We have high quality kits that everyone can afford. Our kits are imported from Italy and we manufacture our very own kits relevant
to Australian colonial maritime history.
We have identified a number of kits that would be suitable if you are building a model kit for the first time. These are identified as Skill Level 1 & 2. Also we have a few
models that would be suitable for a 12 + years old child with adult guidance which are identified as Skill Level 1. All our kits have been categorised under Skill Levels.
These levels are explained below.
All our kits come with all timbers, fittings, plans and instructions to complete the model. Also all our model ship kits have two layers of planking (double planked) except
where identified.
Skill Levels
We have divided all our kits into six Skill Levels. These levels are described below. All Skill Levels require the modeller to be able to follow written instructions and
to read and interpret plans & drawings.
Skill Level 1 (SL1) kits can be built without prior model building experience, using simple hand tools. Some parts in Skill Level 1 kits require cutting & fitting of timbers.
Kits in this skill level are suitable for a 12+ year old child to build with adult guidance.
Skill Level 2 (SL2) kits require slightly more skill and some prior experience using hand tools. Some parts in Skill Level 2 kits require cutting, fitting and shaping of tim-
ber pieces.
Skill Level 3 (SL3) kits are intended for the person having some prior experience building wooden model kits. Skill Level 3 kits contain parts that require cutting, fitting,
shaping and fabricating wooden and possibly metal parts.
Skill Level 4 (SL4) kits are intended for the experienced modeller. Before building a Skill Level 4 kit it is recommended the modeller construct a Skill Level 3 kit.
Skill Level 5 (SL5) kits are for the experienced period model ship builder.
Skill Level 6 (SL6) kits are for the expert period model ship builder.
The three most important characteristics for a successful modeller are patience, patience and yet more patience. Before cutting or gluing anything give a lot of thought to
the task at hand, re-read the instructions, re-examine and interpret the plans. If in doubt contact us for assistance, sometimes just talking with another modeller
can help clarify the issue at hand.
Modelling wooden ships is a very rewarding and creative hobby. Take your time and enjoy the craft.
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1.1 MODELLERS SHIPYARD
1.1 Modellers Shipyard In September 1788, only 18 months after the founding of the new colony on
the shores of Port Jackson now better known as Sydney Harbour, Governor
MODELLERS SHIPYARD has been manufacturing model kits since 1986. They are the only manufacturer of wooden model Arthur Phillip sent a message to his superiors in England requesting two
ships in Australia. Their historically accurate kits are faithful interpretations of the original vessels. Their Australian colonial vessels to be sent out in frame, with a few shipwrights to put them together.
After considerable delay, drafts were prepared for a Schooner for Port
series of model ships is extremely popular. The comprehensive plans and high detailed English instructions will assist you
Jackson.
throughout the whole construction process. All kits are double plank on bulkhead construction and only use the highest quality
parts and fittings. The original drafts are still in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich,
England and are the raw material on which our drawings and kit of the
Colonial Schooner Port Jackson are based.
The original drafts are still in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, England and
A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. The kit comes
are the raw material on which our drawings and kit of the Colonial Schooner Port
complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings. All parts
Jackson are based.
and fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes thirty two A3 pages of detailed
instructions with full colour photographs and diagrams. This deluxe model
We have no records available to show whether in fact our schooner was actually
includes copper plates.
constructed or if so what become of her, however, our model is in every way an
accurate representation of an early Australian colonial schooner as constructed by
the infant industry that emerged during the 15 years waiting for a completed response
Size: L:590mm H:450mm
to Governor Arthur Phillips original request.
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:50
A drawing of the Mercury owned by Mary Reiby an early Sydney merchant appears on the
Order Code: KTMS1000A
Australian $20 currency note. The Mercury is identical to the Port Jackson-Schooner.
A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. The kit comes
complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings. All parts
and fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes thirty two A3 pages of detailed
instructions with full colour photographs and diagrams.
We also have available a 2 DVD set on The Complete guide on How to Build the Colonial Schooner
Port Jackson. For further information see the Training Materials section of this catalogue.
The HM Cutter Mermaid was built of teak in Calcutta; she was less The HM Cutter Mermaid was built of teak in Calcutta; she was less than a year
than a year old when commissioned on 16 October 1817. For the old when commissioned on 16 October 1817. For the next 3 years Lieutenant
next 3 years Lieutenant Phillip Parker King, RN, used the Mermaid Phillip Parker King, RN, used the Mermaid for her designated task of Exploring
for her designated task of Exploring and Surveying the Coast of and Surveying the Coast of Australia. Mermaid survived three voyages of
Australia. Mermaid survived three voyages of discovery under discovery under Kings command but it was the third voyage involving a
Kings command but it was the third voyage involving a complete complete circumnavigation of the Australian mainland which draws closest
circumnavigation of the Australian mainland which draws closest scrutiny. On 8 May 1819 Mermaid sailed north, conducting the first reliable
scrutiny. On 8 May 1819 Mermaid sailed north, conducting the first survey of the Great Barrier Reef Inner Route, opening it to commercial traffic.
reliable survey of the Great Barrier Reef Inner Route, opening it From then onwards King ran running surveys along the entire coastline until,
to commercial trafic. From then onwards King ran running surveys with Mermaid leaking badly, he knew this survey was over. At the location King
along the entire coastline until, with Mermaid leaking badly, he knew named Careening Bay, the hull was patched up for 3 weeks until 9 October.
this survey was over. At the location King named Careening Bay, During this time King carved HMC Mermaid 1820 on the single Boab tree at
the hull was patched up for 3 weeks until 9 October. During this time the rear of the bay. This example of historic graffiti remains to this day.
King carved HMC Mermaid 1820 on the single Boab tree at the
rear of the bay. This example of historic graffiti remains to this day. Mermaid sailed and entered the calm waters of Sydney Cove on 9 December
1820, some 25 weeks and 3 days since sailing, having circumnavigated the
Mermaid sailed and entered the calm waters of Sydney Cove on 9 continent. Unfortunately, ironically, she ran aground in the very route she
December 1820, some 25 weeks and 3 days since sailing, having had opened to shipping off the present site of Cairns, in 1829, and was lost.
circumnavigated the continent. Unfortunately, ironically, she ran In January 2009 the wreck of the Mermaid was found by a team of marine
aground in the very route she had opened to shipping off the present archaeologists from the Australian National Maritime Museum. The site of the
site of Cairns, in 1829, and was lost. In January 2009 the wreck of wreck has now been declared a maritime heritage site.
the Mermaid was found by a team of marine archaeologists from the
Australian National Maritime Museum. The site of the wreck has now A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. The kit
been declared a maritime heritage site. comes complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings.
All parts and fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes 48 pages of detailed
A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. instructions with photographs and diagrams, and 4 sheets of construction plans.
The kit comes complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden This deluxe model includes copper plates.
and metal fittings. All parts and fittings are of the highest quality. It
Includes 48 pages of detailed instructions with photographs and Size: L:590mm H:450mm
diagrams, and 4 sheets of construction plans. Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:48
Size: L:590mm H:450mm Order Code: KTMS1001A
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:48
Order Code: KTMS1001
We also have available a 2 DVD Set on The Complete Guide on: How to Build the HM Cutter Mermaid
For further information see the Training Materials section of this catalogue
The Sloop Norfolk was built on Norfolk Island in 1798. The 25 ton sloop was The Sloop Norfolk was built on Norfolk Island in 1798. The 25 ton sloop was
constructed from Norfolk Island pine. Governor Hunter lent the Norfolk to Bass and constructed from Norfolk Island pine. Governor Hunter lent the Norfolk to Bass
Flinders with the task of proving the existence of a strait between the mainland and and Flinders with the task of proving the existence of a strait between the
Van Diemens Land (named Tasmania after 1856). Flinders and Bass were under mainland and Van Diemens Land (named Tasmania after 1856). Flinders and
orders to pass through the strait and return by the south of Van Diemens Land. Bass were under orders to pass through the strait and return by the south of Van
Diemens Land.
Flinders, Captain, George Bass, and there eight crew departed Port Jackson on the
7 October 1798. They had been allowed twelve weeks for the voyage. In her they Flinders, Captain, George Bass, and there eight crew departed Port Jackson
completed the first circumnavigation of Van Diemens Land. on the 7 October 1798. They had been allowed twelve weeks for the voyage. In
her they completed the first circumnavigation of Van Diemens Land. They made
They made many important discoveries on this voyage. On the north coast of many important discoveries on this voyage. On the north coast of Van Diemans
Van Diemans Land they spent time exploring Port Dalrymple, the future site of Land they spent time exploring Port Dalrymple, the future site of Launceston.
Launceston. On Christmas day they climbed Mount Wellington which now overlooks On Christmas day they climbed Mount Wellington which now overlooks Hobart,
Hobart, Tasmanias capital. The Norfolk sailed back into Port Jackson on the 12 Tasmanias capital. The Norfolk sailed back into Port Jackson on the 12 January,
January, 1799. Governor Hunter, upon Flinders recommendation, named the newly 1799. Governor Hunter, upon Flinders recommendation, named the newly
discovered passage, Bass Strait. discovered passage, Bass Strait.
A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. The kit comes A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. The kit comes
complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings. All parts complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings. All parts
and fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes twenty nine A3 pages of detailed and fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes twenty nine A3 pages of detailed
instructions with full colour photographs and diagrams. instructions with full colour photographs and diagrams. This deluxe model
includes copper plates
Size: L:590mm H:450mm
Grade: SL2 Size: L:590mm H:450mm
Scale: 1:36 Grade: SL2
Order Code: KTMS1002 Scale: 1:36
Order Code: KTMS1002A
We also have available a DVD The Complete Guide on: How to Build the Colonial Sloop Norfolk.
For further information see the Training Materials section of this catalogue
In 1810, the Perseverance was fitted out for a trip to the southern oceans on which
In 1810, the Perseverance was fitted out for a trip to the southern oceans on which
the ships Captain Frederick Hasselborough discovered two new sealing grounds,
the ships Captain Frederick Hasselborough discovered two new sealing grounds,
Campbell Island which he named after his employer, and Macquaire Island, named
Campbell Island which he named after his employer, and Macquaire Island, named
after the Governor of New South Wales at the time.
after the Governor of New South Wales at the time.
The last voyage of the Perseverance began on the 7th September 1828, when she
The last voyage of the Perseverance began on the 7th September 1828, when she
departed Sydney headed to New Zealand. In October 1828 she was wrecked on
departed Sydney headed to New Zealand. In October1828 she was wrecked on
Campbell Island. The Perseverance, was employed in the Southern New Zealand
Campbell Island. The Perseverance, was employed in the Southern New Zealand
trade the whole of her career, with the exception of a short period when used as a
trade the whole of her career, with the exception of a short period when used as a
hulk at Sydney.
hulk at Sydney.
A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. The kit comes
A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. The kit comes complete
complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings. All parts and
with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings. All parts and fittings are of the
fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes 56 pages of detailed instructions with
highest quality. It Includes 64 pages of detailed instructions with diagrams, and 6 sheets
diagrams, and 6 sheets of construction plans.
of construction plans. This deluxe model includes copper plates.
We also have available a 3 DVD set The Complete Guide on: How to Build the Colonial Brig We also have available a 3 DVD set The Complete Guide on: How to Build the Colonial Brig
Perseverance. For further information see the Training Materials section of this catalogue. Perseverance. For further information see the Training Materials section of this catalogue.
Paddle steamers formed a vital part in opening up the inland of Australia. The inland The HMS Sirius was the flag ship of the First Fleet. This frigate, under the command
river system of the Murray, Darling, Lachlan and Murrumbidgee formed a network to of Captain Arthur Phillip, led a fleet of 11 ships carrying 1350 convicts, sailors and
connect inland communities across the Australian states. Paddle steamers have been other passengers, to establish the first settlement in New South Wales. The fleet left
plying these inland waters since 1853 travelling along the river system from Goolwa England on 13 may 1787 and after a monumental journey taking eight months the
at the mouth of the Murray to the inland towns of Bourke on the Darling, Wagga fleet arrived in Botany Bay between 18-20 January 1788.
Wagga on the Murrumbidgee and Forbes on the Lachlan.
The largest boat of the HMS Sirius was the longboat. The primary propulsion of the
The PS Isabella is typical of the working boats that plied the river system in the late
longboat was oar power. A pair of men would sit abreast on a single thwart, one man
1800s to the early 1900s. Working boats like her towed cargo barges up and down
pulling a starboard oar, the other the port (or larboard) oar. The main duty of the
the rivers, servicing the needs and providing vital links for the inland communities to
longboat was to carrying dispatches or transporting the officers to and from shore.
the outside world. The kit is plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut board.
The HMS Sirius Longboat would have been used to transport Captain Arthur Phillip
ashore in Sydney Cove to raise the Union Jack and claim eastern Australia for Britain
All parts and fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes 12 sheets of detailed
on the 26 January 1788.
instructions with extensive colour photographs.
Size: L:420mm H:150mm W:150mm The HMS Sirius Longboat was also equipped with a collapsible sailing rig making her
Grade: SL2 a speedy sailer allowing her to be employed to explore the environs of Port Jackson.
Scale: 1:60
Order Code: KTMS1008 This model of the HMS Sirius Longboat is double planked with limewood as the first
layer and teak as the second layer. All parts and fittings are of the highest quality.
The kit comes complete with fully detailed written building instructions with extensive
colour photographs.
The HMS Sirius was the flag ship of the First Fleet. This frigate, under visited Halifax harbour, Nova Scotia, New York and the West Indies
the command of Captain Arthur Phillip, led a fleet of 11 ships carrying before returning to Deptford on 5 February 1785.
1350 convicts, sailors and other passengers, to establish the first
European settlement in New South Wales. The fleet left England on On the 23 August 1786 orders arrived from the Admiralty to the Navy
13 May 1787 and after a monumental journey taking eight months to Board to prepare the Berwick to be employed on foreign service. On
complete the fleet arrived in Botany Bay between 18-20 January 1788. the 12 October 1786 Admiral Howe wrote to the Navy Board requesting
Two years later, when the fledgling colony of New South Wales was his Majestys storeship the Berwick, be registered on the list of the
struggling to support itself, the HMS Sirius and the HMS Supply were Royal Navy as a 6th Rate by the name of the Sirius. The Berwick had
sent on a special voyage to transport marines and convicts to Norfolk been recommissioned as the 20 gun HMS Sirius to escort the First
Island to lessen the burden on the new settlement. It was here that the Fleet to Australia in 1787-88.
Sirius foundered when it struck a reef off Sydney Bay (Kingston) on
Norfolk Island and was finally wrecked on the 19th March 1790. A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. The
kit comes complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and
The HMS Sirius had a relative short career, playing a minor role in metal fittings. All parts and fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes
Britains withdrawal from America and a major role in British expansion 97 pages of de-tailed instructions with diagrams, and 10 sheets of
into the Pacific. The HMS Sirius was originally named the Berwick, and construction plans.
was built in 1780-1781, at Londons Rotherhithe, then a shipbuilding
village on the Thames. The Berwick was purchased by the British Size: L:1160mm H:900mm
navy prior to completion and fitted out as an armed storeship. Initially Grade: SL4
stationed at the Nore, off Sheerness at the mouth of the Thames. She Scale: 1:48
Order Code: KTMS1004
made several voyages to America during the period 1782-1785 she
We also have available a 6 DVD set The Complete Guide on: How to Build the HMS Sirius.
For further information see the Training Materials section of this catalogue.
After the establishment of the initial settlement at Port Jackson, Supply was the
Due to there shape ketchs could easily manoeuvre in all sizes and depths of
link between the colony and Norfolk Island, making 10 trips. Following the loss
harbours, coasts and rivers for loading and unloading cargo.
of HMS Sirius in 1790 she became the colonys only link with the outside world.
A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. The kit comes She left for England in November 1791 and reached Plymouth on April 21 1792.
complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings. All parts and She was sold at auction in July 1792. She was renamed the Thomas and Nancy
fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes a detailed instructions with photographs and carried coal on the Thames until 1806.
and diagrams, and construction plans.
Size: L: 610mm H:580mm
Size: L:590mm H:490mm Grade: SL3
Grade: SL2 Scale: 1:6
Scale: 1:48 Order Code: KTMS10100
Order Code: KTMS1005
The Colonial ketch Mary Byrne was a typical river and coastal vessel of the
early Australian colonial period. During this period of 1800s vessels of this
nature were common in Port Jackson and took supplies to the communities on
the Hawkesbury River.
These vessels were vital to the survival and expansions of settlement areas.
Providing settlements with much needed supplies and a link to the rest of the
colony. Due to there shape ketchs could easily manoeuvre in all sizes and
depths of harbours, coasts and rivers for loading and unloading cargo.
HMS SIRIUS 1786 - Deck Cannon HMS SIRIUS 1786 - Cross Section
The HMS Sirius was the Flag Ship of the First Fleet. This frigate, under the command The HMS Sirius was the flag ship of the First Fleet. This frigate, under the
of Captain Arthur Phillip, led a fleet of 11 ships carrying 1350 convicts, sailors and other command of Captain Arthur Phillip, led a fleet of 11 ships carrying 1350
passengers, to establish the first European settlement in New South Wales. The fleet convicts, sailors and other passengers, to establish the first European
left England in May 1787 and after a monumental journey taking eight months the fleet settlement in New South Wales. The fleet left England on 13 May 1787 and
arrived in Botany Bay in January 1788. Two years later, when the fledgling colony of after a monumental journey taking eight months to complete the fleet arrived in
New South Wales was struggling to support itself, the HMS Sirius and the HMS Supply Botany Bay between 18-20 January 1788. Two years later, when the fledgling
were sent on a special voyage to transport marines and convicts to Norfolk Island to colony of New South Wales was struggling to support itself, the HMS Sirius
lessen the burden on the new settlement. It was here that the Sirius foundered when it and the HMS Supply were sent on a special voyage to transport marines and
struck a reef off Norfolk Island and was finally wrecked on the 19th March 1790. convicts to Norfolk Island to lessen the burden on the new settlement. It was
here that the Sirius foundered when it struck a reef off Sydney Bay (Kingston)
In January 1791 Capt. John Hunter decided to attempt to salvage the ships guns. on Norfolk Island and was finally wrecked on the 19th March 1790.
One of the cannons salvaged was returned to Sydney and used as a signal gun
at South Head. In 1907 the Sirius cannon was installed at its current location in The HMS Sirius had a relative short career, playing a minor role in Britains
Macquarie Place, Sydney to mark the place where the British flag was first hoisted withdrawal from America and a major role in British expansion into the Pacific.
and eastern Australia was claimed for Great Britain on the 26 January 1788. The HMS Sirius was originally named the Berwick, and was built in 1780-
1781, at Londons Rotherhithe, then a shipbuilding village on the Thames. The
The HMS Sirius Deck Cannon is a great short term project. The kit comes Berwick was purchased by the British navy prior to completion and fitted out as
complete with all fittings and timber as well as easy to follow step by step written an armed storeship. Initially stationed at the Nore, off Sheerness at the mouth of
instructions supported by extensive colour photographs. the Thames. She made several voyages to America during the period 1782-
1785 she visited Halifax harbour, Nova Scotia, New York and the West Indies
before returning to Deptford on 5 February 1785.
Size: L:140mm H:50mm W:140mm
Grade: SL2 On the 23 August 1786 orders arrived from the Admiralty to the Navy Board to
Scale: 1:20 prepare the Berwick to be employed on foreign service. On the 12 October
Order Code: KTMS1007
1786 Admiral Howe wrote to the Navy Board requesting his Majestys storeship
the Berwick, be registered on the list of the Royal Navy as a 6th Rate by the
name of the Sirius. The Berwick had been recommissioned as the 20 gun
HMS Sirius to escort the First Fleet to Australia in 1787-88.
A double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. The kit comes
complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings. All parts
and fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes detailed instructions with
photographs and diagrams, and construction plans.
This highly detailed model represents a gunboat galley of the American navy, used
1.2 Amati during the victorious battle of Lake Champlain in 1814, against the British fleet.
These vessels were very agile and well armed, utilising both cannon and carronades.
AMATI has been manufacturing model kits since the 1920s. They blend the principle of old world craftsmanship and modern
They were a very important contributory factor in the war of US independence.
design techniques. Amati kits are faithful interpretations of the original vessel. All materials are of the finest available and plans
and instructions are always excellent and easily followed. Amati has integrated computer based design and the latest materials to Size: L: 470mm H: 290mm
produce high quality kits. This approach has placed Amati at the forefront of innovative kit manufacturing.
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:55
Order Code: KTAM1422
Edward England, the scourge of the African Waters; John Calico Rackam, who Bluenose a 285 ton schooner, is the fantastic winner of the International Fishermans
plundered West Indies together with his lady pirate Anne Bonny; Bartholomew Trophy in 1921. Entry to the contest was strictly confined to genuine fishing vessels.
Roberts, who became a pirate for love of novelty and change; Edward Teach, better Bluenose was entered for the challenge in 1921 and from then on she won every single
known as Blackbeard: these were the men who led crews of violent and homeless race for which she entered.
sailors to the plundering of towns and ships.
Size: L: 540mm H: 450mmm
Size: L: 780mm H: 560mm Grade: SL2
Grade: SL2 Scale: 1:100
Scale: 1:60 Order Code: KTAM1447
Order Code: KTAM1446
At the beginning of the 1960s Nando DellOrto, the famous motor-boat racer, decided
BRAGOZZO - Venetian Lagoon
to put a 12 cylinder Ferrari engine on a 3 point hull prepared by the Cantieri Timossi
shipyard. The hull was designed for inboard races (class 800 kgs). The engine was
A symbol of the city Chioggia and its traditions, the Bragozzo is the most famous boat
prepared by Rinaldo Tinarelli, who was known as the wizard , the structure of the
of the Venetian lagoon. Every boat is built following the experience of the carpenters.
hull was made of wooden joists covered with marine plywood. The engine fairing and
the stern fin, both colored in Ferrari red and with Ferrari markings, became a symbol Size: L: 450mm H: 400mm
of power and aggressiveness. A highly detailed model and is suitable for RC. Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:16
Size: L: 790mm H: 90mm Order Code: KTAM1570
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:8
Order Code: KTAM1604
A beautifully detailed Egyptian style carriage built for Maria Cristina of Borborne in 1819 The Greek War of Independence 1821-1827 was characterized by the numerous
for the Carnival Gala in Turin. combats of the Greek privateers against the Turksih-Egyptian ships. These galleons
The kit includes pre-cut wooden features, wooden spokes and columns, brass were very swift, with swallow draft, they could hide inside the narrow gulfs of the
decorations, velvet paper for interior covering, brass chains, gilded metal Egyptian Aegean islands and then attack enemy vessels.
figurehead, plans and detailed assembly instructions.
Size: L: 550mm H: 445mm
Size: L:340mm H: 200mm Grade: SL2
Grade: SL2 Scale: 1:65
Scale: 1:24 Order Code: KTAM1419
Order Code: KTAM1601/01
One of the first ships of the US Navy was the Hannah, a fishing schooner of 78 tons.
Typical vessel used during the reign of King Sahure, this Egyptian ship carried cedar
She was bought by George Washington to fight the powerful British Navy. Kit has
and ebony from Lebanon to Egypt. Shipbuilders of that era did not use pegs but relied
prebuilt resin hull.
on rope to keep their ships afloat. Keel, frames and deck were tightly tied together.
MAYFLOWER - English Galleon 1620 On 12th October 1492 Christopher Columbus, in the service of Spain, set the royal
flag on an island of a completely unknown world to Europe. With his small fleet of the
The Mayflower is very well known since the Pilgrim Fathers crossed the Atlantic
Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria, Columbus set of to reach the Indies. During Pintas first
Ocean on this galleon. They arrived in Cape Cod Bay where they founded the city of
stop at the Canary Island it replaced its lateen sails with square sails. After 36 days
Plymouth in 1620.
at sea and a voyage of 2400 mile, he landed exactly as he had promised. Even so he
had not reached the Indies. Columbus arrived at Watlings Islands in the Bahamas.
Size: L: 650mm H: 550mm
Grade: SL3
Size: L: 450mm H: 360mm
Scale: 1:60
Grade: SL2
Order Code: KTAM1413
Scale: 1:65
Order Code: KTAM1410
The first highways in America were the great rivers, which permitted the growth of
commerce and transport. The advent of steam permitted the upstream navigation
on rivers. The search for speed inspired marvellous competitions. One of the most
VIKING SHIP - Drakkar
famous races is that between Natchez and Robert E. Lee, held in 1870 between New
These Drakkers were decorated with a dragon head figurehead and could reach 48
Orleans and Saint Louis. After 750 miles of water the Robert E. Lee won the race,
metres long. Drakkers had to be light and extremely manoeuvrable. When in a fleet,
covering the distance in 3 days, 18 hours and 14 minutes. Solid hull kit.
its captain could conquer entire worlds just showing it off. The sight of the fleet itself
This ship was used by the U.S coast guard. It was an armed schooner and it featured
a large sail system, in fact this Revenue Cutter could endure very high rates. The new
rudder mechanism, which replaced the old tiller was a very important characteristic. WELLS FARGO STAGE COACH - Wild West 1820s
Kit includes pre-built resin hull.
A beautifully detailed kit of a United States Wells Fargo stage coach, which was
Size: L: 690mm H: 560mm used so much during the Wild West period. (1820s - 1900) .
Grade: SL2 The kit is very detailed, the cabin, wheels and chassis are finely realised miniatures
Scale: 1:60 of the full size coach, but are quite easy to assemble, thanks to the materials (which
Order Code: KTAM1444 are laser cut for the wood parts and photo etched for the metal parts), and very
comprehensive construction plans and instructions.
A full compliment of luggage and two exact scale Winchester rifles (Modelled in
wood and brass) are included with the kit, together with leather material for the
SANTA MARIA - Carrack 1492
seats - brass buckles for the leather straps found both on the luggage and carriage
itself - even a pad-lock for the money chest!
On 12th October 1492 Christopher Columbus, in the service of Spain, set the royal
flag on an island of a completely unknown world to Europe. With his small fleet of the
Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria, Columbus set of to reach the Indies. After 36 days at
Size: L: 280mm H: 190mm
Grade: SL3
sea and a voyage of 2400 mile, he landed exactly as he had promised. Even so he
Scale: 1:10
had not reached the Indies. Columbus arrived at Watlings Islands in the Bahamas.
Order Code: KTAM1711/01
Armed with 14 cannons of medium caliber and 6 culverins for action at close range,
the Xebec was also used for coastal defence for the Spanish Navy to fight against
SWEDISH GUNBOAT - 1775 pirates. Oars made travelling possible even in case of a lull in wind. This is a very
attractive and very detailed kit, and captures the lines of this type of vessel perfectly.
The Swedish Gunboats were extremely light and easy to manoeuvre. The gunboats
were armed with a medium calibre gun, mounted at the stern on a sliding carriage. Size: L: 720mm H: 500mm
Grade: SL2
Size: L:345mm H:210mm Scale: 1:60
Grade: SL2 Order Code: KTAM1427
Scale: 1:40
Order Code: KTAM1550
The BERLIN was one of the first charter frigates put at the disposition of Frederic
1.3 Corel
William by the Brandenburg Navy. Built in Zeeland in 1674, the vessel formed part
of the Brandenburg fleet until 1688. The model reproduces the vessel down to the
COREL has been manufacturing models ship kits since the early 1970s. Their kits are historically accurate and all kits contain tiniest details. The instructions include 4 large life-size plates, and a full instruction
book accompanied by a large number of diagrams and some photos of the model.
high quality timbers, cast metal fittings and photo-etched brass parts. Corel kits are of an intermediate size allowing for display in
Single Planked.
smaller areas.
Size: L:830mm H:615mm
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:40
Order Code: KTCOSM029
Designed and built as a fast vessel for the use of king Gustav III of Sweden, it was During the Anglo-American War of 1812-14 the US Navy used merchant sloops that
also used in naval battles such as the victorious Battle of Svenskund against the were strengthened and armed. One of them, the Eagle, was captured in early 1813
Russians. Launched in 1778, it was built to a design of Fredrik Chapman in the when she incautiously ventured into the British-controlled Richelieu River. The British
Djurgarden shipyard in Stockholm. The ship was schooner-rigged and this, together used her to raid ports and shipping on Lake Champlain during the war.
with the tapered line of the hull, gave it exceptional sailing qualities.
Size: L: 650mm H: 440mm
Size: L: 785mm H: 620mm Grade: SL2
Grade: SL3 Scale: 1:85
Scale: 1:40 Order Code: KTCOSM061
Order Code: KTCOSM020
PARANZA - Adriatic Fishing Boat REALE DE FRANCE - 17th Century French Royal Galley
The Ranger was one of the typical American cutters built in the first half of the 19th The Sloup was a boat of the Anchorage of Brest, in Brittany on the north-west coast
century and basically used for surveillance and coastguard duties. It was armed with of France. It was used to collect shellfish, and to a lesser extent oysters and other
a large carronade installed in the centre of the deck that rotated on a circular guide- types of shellfish. The first locally constructed Sloups made their appearance in
way, permitting rapid fire from both sides of the hull with a single weapon. Note the 1912 and were diffused, with alternate phases until 1926, the year that the work of
particular elegant line of the Ranger, emphasized by the depth of the keel at the stern. the small shipyards of the Anchorage resumed with vigour.
HMS RESOLUTION - Cutter 17th Century The HMS Peregrine is based on one of the original plans of Keltridges times, for the
admiral, and is the reproduction of a small vessel classified as sixth rate armed with
Making an appearance in the early 1700s, the cutter was rigged with a single mast 18-20 small caliber cannons, built in 1686 for the fleet of King George III. These type
carrying a large spanker with a gaff and boom, jibs and flying jibs and one or more of vessels were too small and lightly armed to participate in the great naval battles
square stern- sheets. and were, therefore, used for other purposes, such as to escort cargo ships, for
exploration, transporting messages or for the travel of important persons.
Size: L: 780mm H:630mm
Grade: SL2 Size: L: 435mm H:320mm
Scale: 1:50 Grade: SL2
Order Code: KTCOSM038 Scale: 1:96
Order Code: KTCOSM060
The Wasa, a 64-gun royal Swedish vessel, sunk in Stockholm harbor the same day
it was launched, due it is said, to a violent gust of wind. The hull, badly sailed, titled HMS NEPTUNE - 58 Gun Warship
frighteningly and water gushed through the open portholes. The vessel quickly sunk
Reconstructed on the basis of original shipyard models perfectly preserved in
to peak, reaching a depth of 35 meters. It was on 10 August 1628. Construction
the Greenwich Naval Museum, represents a 3rd class vessel, which took part in
of the ship started in 1625, under the supervision of the Dutch architect, Henrik
the battle at La Hougue on 2 June 1692, where the English fleet commanded by
Hybertson.
Admiral Rooke, defeated the French fleet commanded by Admiral Tourville. The
Neptune has decorations that are typical of the Royal vessels of the period and
This model reproduces a section of the left bulwarks, with part of the deck and
reproduces the decorative part of the famous Admiral Prince in a smaller scale.
underlying battery deck; besides the hull structure, particular care has been paid to
the cannon and gun carriage, and to the historically documented reconstruction of
all the relevant equipment.
Size: L: 560mm H: 615mm
Grade: SL3
Size: L:160mm H:180mm W:215mm Scale: 1:90
Grade: SL2 Order Code: KTCOSM058
Scale: 1:25
Order Code: KTCOSM043
A ship dating back to the end of the 18th century, belongs to the category of
TONNANT - Privateer Corvette 18th Century
the Baltic-Ketch yachts and was chiefly used for the transport of goods and
passengers. Traditionally being called a work boat, so called because it was
In the last quarter of the 18th century, privateers were generally small fast merchant
mainly used for commercial purpose.
vessels. Carrying a large area of sail and highly armed with small calibre guns. unlike
pirate ships, these vessels flew their national flag. The corvette Tonnant, a late 18th
Size: L: 430mm H: 415mm
century French privateer, was particularly representative of this class of vessel.
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:64
Order Code: KTCOSM056 Size: L: 840mm H: 570mm
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:50
Order Code: KTCOSM050
SHENANDOAH - American Cutter 1804
An elegant frigate, designed for the British Fleet by Chapman at the end of the 18th
century. Like the original, our model is armed with 24 guns on the open fighting
YACHT DORO - Brandenburg Yacht 17th Century
deck and 8 guns below, all complete with gun mountings and wheels. The sleek and
tapered line of the hull and the impressive masts make this an extremely striking and
17th century armed yacht from Brandenburg. This vessel, also known as the New
beautiful ship.
Yacht or Great Yacht, was built in Kolberg in 1678-1679 by the ship builder
Peckelherius. Single Planked.
Size: L: 840mm H:710mm
Grade: SL3
Size: L: 580mm H: 520mm
Scale: 1:75
Grade: SL2
Order Code: KTCOSM011
Scale: 1:50
Order Code: KTCOSM027
William was subsequently modified for use as a warship. In addition to demolishing she was then employed, very successfully as a heavily armed Convoy Escort Ship. He
the forecastle and the stern bulkhead, 6 firing ports were added, three on each side. engaged and sank a large number pirate ships during her short but colourful career. On
For a brief period, the Prins Willem was the flagship of the famous Admiral Witte de October 10th, 1683 fire broke out on board in the port of Cadiz. The magazine exploded
Witt. Returned later to the Company, it once again traded with the Indies between killing Admiral Karpfinger and 22 others and destroyed the ship. This model unique of its
1653 and 1660. kind, has been designed to offer an excellent model in terms of quality. Single Planked.
The flagship H.M.S. Victory is famous because of one of the most celebrated naval The Wasa, a royal Swedish vessel with 64 guns sank in the waters around
battles of modern times, fought off Cape Trafalgar on 21 October 1805 between Stockholm on the day it was launched (10 August 1628) as the result of a violent
the British fleet commanded by Admiral Nelson and the Franco-Spanish fleet. gust of wind. The ship settled in 35 m of water. Construction on the vessel started
Accurately restored in its equipment and the original colours, the Victory is now in 1625, under the direction of the Dutch architect Henrik Hybertsson. While some
a museum moored in the dry-dock at Portsmouth. This model is based upon the guns and a few other objects had been recovered earlier, it was only possible to
original British plans. A popular and beautiful model. bring the ship to the surface in 1956.
1.4 EuroModel The Lyde was built in an English shipyard near Plymouth around 1787 as an armed
cargo boat. It was used as a transport for war materials to support the English ships at
EUROMODEL produce the most authentic and intricately detailed wooden model ships. Each is a masterpiece. the siege of Genova during the Napoleonic Wars.
From the accuracy of their design to the range of materials. Their kits are historically accurate and rich in detail.
Size: L: 740mm, L:570mm
These kits are best for the experienced model builder.
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:70
Order Code: KTEM99/001
Ajax sailed for the next twelve years but was disarmed and abandoned in the Plymouth navy
Size: L: 660mm H:750mm
yards. However, in 1801, the Admiralty was keen to expand its fleet and decided to utilize again Grade: SL3
some disarmed ships like the Ajax. At the end of 1802 the ship sailed with the Mediterranean Scale: 1:15
fleet and participated in the Toulon siege with other English ships, amongst which was the Order Code: KTEM99/009
famous HMS Victory, commanded by Admiral Nelson. On 21st October 1805 Ajax participated in
the Trafalgar war, where it damaged a Spanish ship and sunk a French one.
The Falmouth was launched in Blackwall, England in 1752. It was the first trading vessel of
the English India Companies and showed a close resemblance to a warship in sail plan and
rigging, with the most up to date reef points to her topsails The ship was equipped with a large
amount of artillery, unusual for the trading vessels of that period. In that she was run along the
lines of naval discipline was due to the fact that the vessel could sail alone without any convoy
DERFFLINGER - 17th Century Felucca ship, since its rich load was a good bounty for all the enemy vessels and pirate ships.
MORDAUNT - 4th Rate English Vessel 1681 LA RENOMMEE - 18th Century French Frigate
The Mordaunt was launched at Deptford, near London in 1681. It was commissioned
by a syndicate of shipowners headed by Lord Mordaunt. However, he later became There were two Renommees built in France, one in the 17th Century and
the sole owner of the vessel, when the other members left that association. this one in the 18th Century. Launched in 1744 at either Byrone or Brest, La
Renommee was a one-off 40-gun ship designed by Antoine Groignard with 30
The aim in having such a greatly armed private ship was to eliminate the war ship 12-pounders and 10 8-pounder guns. She was captured by the British Navy
stock. This idea aroused some suspicion; therefore the Ambassador of Spain (HMS Dover) 27 September, 1747 and converted into a 30-gun fifth-rate frigate
presented his complaints to the Court of St. James, asserting that a warship owned by as the HMS Renown and served until she was broken up in 1771.
private people could have been easily taken by the Elector of Brandenburg, who was However, this type of frigate is very important in the evolution of ships of the
completing a fleet to move against Spain. British Navy because it inspired the development of a series of fifth-rate frigates
equipped with only thirty guns of large calibre, all placed on the second deck.
The vessel was sequestered, and Lord Mordaunt was forced by the Court to limit the
armament and crew. In 1683, the ship was seconded into the Royal Navy, where it Size: L:830mm H:690mm
remained until 21 November, 1693, when it disappeared in the open sea of Cuba. A Grade: SL5
model of this ship is showed in Greenwich Museum. Scale: 1:70
Order Code: KTEM99/008
Size: L: 920mm H:770mm
Grade: SL5
Scale: 1:60
Order Code: KTEM99/010
1.5 KRICK
KRICK have excellent quality German manufactured kits. Hulls are double planked, with pre cut keels and frames.
The decks and superstructure are pre cut. The kits come complete with all fittings, plans and English building instructions.
The Karl and Marie is based on a typical German freight boat, which were built from the
18th century for use in the East Sea. This type of boat is called the Galeasses, but was
nothing to do with the Mediterranean Galeasses. The wide hull allows for a large cargo
and was extremely stable but not very fast.
Built in England in 1834, Gulnara is a perfect example of the transition from sail to
steam, making this model an interesting and unusual subject. She was bought by the
Sardinian Navy for escort and mail duties. The Gulnara was fitted with an oscillating
steam engine made by the company Fawcett & Preston, Liverpool. When under sail,
a section of the paddles could be folded back to reduce resistance. With her slim
and elegant hull, interesting superstructure complete with boiler and high stack, and
harmonious sails, the model Gulnara is a treasure from the pioneering days of steam.
What we know about the exploits of Blackbeard, the ill-famed pirate, is a mix of history, legend
1.6 Mamoli
and fiction. Edward Teach, this should be his real name, boarded and plundered an enormous
number of ships, what brought him the fame of Terror of the Seas, although this adventurous
Mamoli began more than 20 years ago by the designer Luigi Volont, whose long experience allowed him to life of his lasted only twenty months. He was such a terrifying personage, that his victims were
paralyzed and surrendered just by seeing him.
personally set up and follow a production. Mamolis period model kits are renowned for the clearness of their
plans, with full perspective drawings and fully described in four languages. All kits are double planked and Size: L: 520mm H: 350mm
come complete with all materials necessary to build a first-rate model. All materials are of the high standard. Scale: 1:57
Grade: SL2
Order code: KTMV82
Amerigo Vespucci a 3 mast fully rigged sailing ship is an exact scale model of the famous school
ship of the Italy. She was launched in 1931 at the Navy`s ship yards of Castellammare di Staia BLUE SHADOW - United States Navy Brig 1778
Naples, and carried out many voyages before World War II. The period of the war was the only
time the ship has not been active. The elegant, three-masted full rigger serves as the training The brig Blue Shadow was built in 1778 for the America Navy. Equipped with 12 guns, it is
vessel of the Italian Naval Academy. characterized by the very high masting and by the amount of sails, in addition to the classic
one, formed by the studding-sail and by the top gallant studding sail, both on the main and
Size: L: 720mm H: 375mm on the fore mast.
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:150
Order code: KTMV57
Size: L: 695mm H:550mm
Grade: SL3
HMS BEAGLE - Darwins Brig Scale: 1:64
Order Code: KTMV22
HMS Beagle was the ship in which the naturalist, Charles Darwin, sailed around the world
between 1831 and 1836. The Beagle visited sites like the Galapagos Islands and the Great
Barrier Reef. The rich variety of animal and plant species that Darwin saw on the voyage led HMS BOUNTY - British Frigate 18th Century
him to develop his theory of evolution. Beagle made three voyages of exploration.
During the first to South America between 1826 and 1830, the captain, Commander Pringle Stokes, Although built as a merchant ship, the Bounty was assigned to the Royal Navy, where
shot himself in a fit of depression and was replaced by Robert Fitzroy He was also given command she was used for exploration voyages. The Bounty became famous for the mutiny of
for the second voyage to South America and then around the world. Fitzroy invited the young her crew. The ship set out Spit head in December 1787, final destination Tahiti. On the
naturalist Charles Darwin to accompany him. The voyage lasted nearly five years and became one return voyage, owing to the strict discipline imposed by the captain, discontent began to
of the most famous and important voyages of exploration ever made. After the Beagles third voyage, spread through the crew and it soon turned into a mutiny.
which was a survey of Australia, the ship became a Coast Guard watch vessel. She was moored
permanently in the River Roach in Essex until 1870 when she was sold for scrap. Size: L: 700mm H: 420mm
Grade: SL2
Size: L: 645mm H:478mm
Scale: 1:65
Grade: SL3
Order Code: KTMV39
Scale: 1:64
Order Code: KTMV20
HMS BOUNTY Armed Transport 1787 FLYING CLOUD - American clipper ship 1851
The name of the Bounty, frigate of the British Navy, is indissolubly tied to its captains Bligh and to The clipper appears in the U.S.A. about 1820. The American builder create quite a new ship, without
vicissitudes which caused the crew to mutiny. Christian Fletcher, the boatswain, took command imitating schemes and models of the old continent and they obtain immediately such results as to
of the ship and forced Bligh to embark on a life-boat with 18 still faithful men. After a dangerous influence the world shipyards techniques. Flying Cloud, the masterpiece of builder Donald McKay, was
navigation for more than 4000 miles, Bligh reached the isle of Timor and afterwards England. built at East Boston in 1851. It acquired a high reputation during the Gold Rush in California, making the
The Bounty went to Pitcairn Isle where Fletcher and the remaining men settled. Only 20 years passage from New York to San Francisco in the record time of 88 days, 22 hours and 30 minutes, never
later the group landed in Tahiti was captured and tried by the English Court-martial. Only three
equaled so far.
seamen where condemned, while the others were acquitted.
CATALINA - Dutch pleasure yacht GOLDEN HIND - Sir Francis Drakes Galleon
The first Lemster barges were built in 1876 in the shipyard Gebr. De Boer in This 18 gun privateer was used by Sir Francis Drake to circumnavigate the globe. Departing in
Lemmer, Fiesland. The Lemster barge originally was a fishing vessel for use on the December 1577, the Golden Hind, was the only vessel to return successfully from Drakes expedition
Northern part of the then still open Zuiderzee, where during wind against tide often (five vessels originally set out from England). She returned to drop anchor in Plymouth Sound on 26
very foul seas developed. Therefore the ship was designed to be very seaworthy September 1580, only the second vessel to have circumnavigated the globe, after the Portuguese
and she had very good sails, making the Lemster barge one of the best and explorer Magellan. Drake brought a huge amount of bounty back to England with him. This enabled him
beautiful Dutch round sailing yachts. to pay all of his investors, including Elizabeth I, forty seven times their original stake in the expedition.
CSS Alabama,the most famous ship of the American Civil War,was a steam and sail
GRETEL - 18th Century Pleasure Yacht
sloop of war built for the Confederacy in 1862 by John Laird Sons & Co. in Liverpool,
Built around the middle of the 18th century from a drawing by Frederik Af Chapman,
England. Under Captain Raphael Seames CSS Alabama engaged Union ships in the
Gretel is a wonderful example of a pleasure boat of that time. The interesting sail plan
North Atlantic and the West Indies doing immense damage to the Unions maritime
certainly would have granted a good speed to the hull.
trade. After leaving Cherbourg, France, where she had docked for repairs CSS
Alabama was assaulted by Kearsage. Although CSS Alabama fired more rounds than
her heavily armoured opponent she lost the battle and was sunk off of Cherbourg.
Size: L: 410mm H:355mm
Grade: SL2
Size: L: 694mm H:347mm Scale: 1:54
Grade: SL3 Order Code: KTMV33
Scale: 1:120
Order Code: KTMV53
The Hunter is based on a typical late 17th century cutter, built for the British Navy in A 34-gun frigate belonging to the French Navy, LaGloire was launched in 1778. Her
various forms. These ships were built to capture the smugglers, who, incidentally, armament consisted of 26 twelve pound guns on the battery deck, plus 4 six pound
were the first to use this type of ship (it seems that the English shipyards built them guns and 4 carronades on the main deck. Mamolis model shows her with wooden
in pairs: one for the smugglers and one for the Customs). The Hunter was used as a hull exposed during her first year of service. In June of 1779, her hull was sheathed
coastguard vessel and also for military functions such as port survey, scout, warning with copper plates. La Gloire was planned by the shipbuilding engineer Guignace,
and so forth. and was launched at St.Malo in 1778.
At the beginning of the 19th century in America, numerous vessels with racy lines ROTER LOWE - Dutch Galleon 1597
were been built. They were very fast and easy to head: the famous clippers of
Baltimore. They were either used as coastguard vessels, dealing with smugglers and Built in the Netherlands in 1597, the Roter Lowe (Red Lion) was a versatile 18 gun
pirates, or used as escort vessels and troopships. scouting vessel. Bought in 1601 by the Council of Knigsberg on account of the
Elector of Brandenburg. It was in service as a vedette-boat in Pillau from 1602 to
Size: L: 520mm H:350mm 1605 under captain Peter Hintzes command.
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:57
Order Code: KTMV50 Size: L: 720mm H:540mm
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:55
Order Code: KTMV19
Built in 1796, the English Brig Portsmouth was a typical example of a commercial unit
adapted for private ring activity and legalized it with the socalled mark letters or reprisal
letters granted to anyone who was able, privately, to arm a vessel and to recruit a crew.
Portuguese merchant ships like the Caracca Atlantica played a vital part in the Age
RATTLESNAKE - 20 guns Privateer Ship
of Exploration. They were full rigged to run before prevailing winds, large enough to
The privateer ship Rattlesnake was built at Plymouth, Massachusetts, around 1779, allegedly to hold precious cargoes of spices, and armed for protection against hostile natives and
designs by John Peck. At various times it carried from 14 to 20 guns and its complement consisted greedy pirates. When Magellan sailed around the world, his entire fleet consisted of
of 85 men. It was captured off the American coasts in 1781 by the British 44-gun ship Assurance. these vessels, known as carracks.
It was taken to England, where it was renamed Cormorant and its lines were redrawn. With its
reduced dead rise and its very sharp fore lines the Rattlesnake must have been very fast. It had a
Size: L:850mm H:630mm
detached forecastle and quarterdeck, linked by removable gangways, unshipped during the battles.
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:54
Size: L: 700mm H:465mm
Order Code: KTMV21
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:64
Order Code: KTMV36
VALIANT - 12 Gun English Brig YACHT MARY - Royal Dutch Yacht 1646
The Valiant is based on a typical 12 gun English brig of the 18th Century. The Yacht Mary was built in the Netherlands and was presented to Prince Charles
Stuard by the town of Amsterdam on the occasion of his proclamation to King of
Size: L: 695mm H:570mm England. It is considered the prototype of the pleasure boats.
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:66 Size: L: 485mm H:480mm
Order Code: KTMV81 Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:54
Order Code: KTMV28
Size: L: 560mm H:490mm Thirteen sheets of plans and step by step instructions allow you to build an
Grade: SL4
extraordinary showpiece.
Scale: 1:144
Order Code: KTMV80
Size: L: 775mm H:714mm
Grade: SL4
Scale: 1:75
Order Code: KTMV24
ROYAL LOUIS - First Rate French Vessel 1780 HMS SURPRISE - 18th Century British Frigate
Originally a French corvette named LUnite and armed with 24 nine pound long
The Royal Louis was a 3 deck vessel with 120 guns. Its captain was a Squadron
guns, she was designed by M. Forfait and was built at Le Havre. Captured in 1796
Admiral. It was one of the most powerful first rank vessels belonging to the French
by HMS Inconstant, LUnite was rechristened HMS Surprise and converted by the
Royal Navy at the time. Our model represents the Royal Louis according to the plans
British into a 28-gun sixth-rate, carrying 24 32-pound carronades on her main deck,
of 1779, when it was admiral ship of the blue and white Squadron, being part of the
eight more of the same on her quarter deck and forecastle, as well as 4 six-pound
American Squadron, also called Earl Estaings. Our kit is particularly rich in accessories
long guns as chasers.
and decorations. Whoever knows how complex are the decks superstructures of
this ship, can easily understand the problems we had to solve in order not to alter
She gained fame for the cutting-out expedition in 1799 of HMS Hermione
the real image. The several molten decorations of the transom are made precious
Hermiones crew had mutinied, and had sailed her into Spanish possession in
by veneer insertions of precious wood. Thanks to the particular structure of the ship,
Puerto Cabello. Captain Edward Hamilton of the Surprise led a boarding party to
the reproduction accuracy is such that, through a window of the stern balconies, it is
retake the Hermione from the mutineers and, after a sharp action, sailed her out
possible to catch a glimpse of the complete inside decks dressing.
of danger under Spanish gunfire back into British control. She was sold out of the
1.7 Mantua This model is a replica of an Italian steam tug boat large numbers of which were built
prior to the WW2. The model is highly detailed. Suitable for RC.
MANTUA has built its reputation on large, elaborately detailed model ship kits. Their kits use photo-etched brass, cast metal fittings,
cast metal and machined turned brass fittings. The detail provided in their range of large models is exceptional. Size: L: 890mm H:605mm
Grade: SL4
Scale: 1:30
Order Code: KTMA743
This model is an exact reproduction of a 10 meters long armed launch, which was used by
ALBATROS - US Coated Clipper
the different navies during the 19th century. These launches were armed with naval guns
of different calibre and type; in the bow section a cannon or carronade was installed while
A lovely model of the famous American Clipper Albatros, built in the Baltimore shipyards.
in the stern two more light, small cannons were placed to be aimed by hand. Usually, these
She was typical of the fast efficient small ships produced by the Americans at that time.
boats were employed in coastal patrols or in escort services but, also demonstrated their
Kit is single planked.
wartime capacity in surprise actions attacking craft in difficulty. Due to their remarkable
manoeuvrability, they were also in great numbers employed during landing actions, preceding
Size: L: 700mm H: 510mm
the main fleet which moved slower and was more vulnerable.
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:100
Size: L: 620mm H:460mm
Order Code: KTMA771
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:16
Order Code: KTMA748
The Astrolabe was a converted fluyt of the French Navy. She departed Brest on 1
August 1785 under Paul Antoine Fleuriot de Langle, along with the Boussole under CAESAR - Roman Bireme 30BC
La Perouse. The expedition vanished mysteriously in 1788 after leaving Botany Bay
on 10 March 1788. A typical first century B.C. Roman war ship. This Bireme was driven by two rows of
oars. Out riggers stabilized the ship and the wales protected the hull from the protrud-
The fate of the expedition was eventually solved by Captain Peter Dillion in 1827 when ing bows of enemy ships. While fast under oar, this type of vessel capsized easily
he found remnants of the ships the Astrolable and the Boussole at Vanikoro Island in under too much sail. Single Planked.
the New Hebrides. The ships had been wrecked in a storm. Survivors from one ship
had been massacred while survivors from the other ship had constructed their own Size: L: 620mm H:305mm
small boat and sailed off the island, never to be heard from again. Single Planked.
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:30
Order Code: KTMA770
Size: L: 1100mm H: 965mm
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:50
Order Code: KTMA773
The name of the Bounty, frigate of the British Navy, is indissolubly tied to its
Golden Star - English Brig
captains Bligh and to vicissitudes which caused the crew to mutiny. Christian
Fletcher, the boatswain, took command of the ship and forced Bligh to embark on
An English Brigantine, popular in the 17th. and 18th. centuries. A brig is a vessel with
a life-boat with 18 still faithful men.
two masts square rigged like a ships foremast and mainmast, but carrying also on her
After a dangerous navigation for more than 4000 miles, Bligh reached the isle of
mainmast a fore and aft gaff-and-boom mainsail. In wide use in the merchant marine
Timor and afterwards England. The Bounty went to Pitcairn Isle where Fletcher
during the 17th and 18th centuries, the brig was introduced into English navel service
and the remaining men settled. Only 20 years later the group landed in Tahiti
from the 1770s.
was captured and tried by the English Court-martial. Only three seamen where
condemned, while the others were acquitted. Size: L: 520mm H:395mm
Grade: SL2
Size: L: 870mm H: 660mm Scale: 1:150
Grade: SL3 Order Code: KTMA769
Scale: 1:60
Order Code: KTMA785
BRUMA - Open Cruiser Yacht When the Endeavour set sail from Plymouth - on 26 August 1768 under the command
of the famous captain James Cook, the expeditions ostensible purpose was to study
Bruma is a scale reproduction of an ocean going fishing boat, converted into a pleasure and observe the 1769 transit of Venus across the sun. However, a more pragmatic
yacht. This is a plank on frame construction suitable either for radio control or as a fine reason was to be relayed to her captain by the Admiralty in additional instructions;
display model. Suitable for RC. Kit is single planked. namely, to search out the southern Pacific for signs of the postulated continent, Terra
Australis Incognita (Unknown southern land). Single Planked.
Size: L: 860mm H: 620mm
Grade: SL2 Size: L: 810mm H:655mm
Scale: 1:45 Grade: SL3
Order Code: KTMA736 Scale: 1:60
Order Code: KTMA774
GORCH FOCK - German Sail Training Ship A square topsail American schooner, the Lynx was launched from the Baltimore dockyards in the
early 19th century. Her commission was dated less than a month after the declaration war, on July
The Gorch Fock was built in Hamburg in 1933 as a training ship for the German 14th 1812. Built by Thomas Kemp to attack enemy merchant ships, she carried six 12-pounders and
Navy, the steel-hulled Gorch Fock was 242 feet long, with a 39.35 foot beam. Her a crew of forty men. She took part in the Great Lakes Battle in 1812 and was captured by Sir John
three wood-and-steel masts were configured for barque rig, and she was outfitted Warrens squadron at Rappahnnock river on 13th. April 1813.
with an auxiliary diesel engine. At the end of World War II, she was awarded as
reparations to Russia. Based at Odessa on the Black Sea, she continues her career Size: L: 860mm H:590mm
of training naval cadets. Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:62
Size: L:980mm H:590mm Order Code: KTMA745
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:90
Order Code: KTMA754
LE SUPERBE - 74 Gun French Fighting Ship
Built in 1708, the third rate French ship Le Superbe was 143 feet long with a beam
of over 40 feet. At 1,029 tons, Le Superbe carried adequate provisions to remain at
sea with a crew of more than 600 men for up to six months. King Charles was so
impressed by her majestic size and beautiful ornamentation that he ordered Dean
(Englands foremost naval architect) to copy her lines and design.
KON TIKI - South American Raft
Size: L: 1100mm H:725mm
Intrigued by Polynesian folklore, biologist Thor Heyerdahl suspected that the South
Grade: SL4
Sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from South America. According to
Scale: 1:75
legend, this migration was led by the mythical hero, Kon-Tiki. Heyerdahl decided to Order Code: KTMA798
prove his theory by duplicating the legendary voyage. He built a replica of an Indian
balsa wood raft and set sail from Peru on April 28, 1947 with five other adventurers.
After three months on the open sea, encountering raging storms, whales and
sharks, they sighted land - the Polynesian island of Puka Puka.
HMS PEREGRINE GALLEY - Runner class 1700 SANTA LUCIA - Sicilian Cargo Boat
This fast cruiser was used to connect England with the North American colonies and was This fine model of an unusual Sicilian light cargo boat servicing in the
generally referred to as one of the runner class. She was built at the Deptford dockyard Mediterranean ports with a variety of goods including the very popular local wines.
on the river Thames in 1700. A large scale model giving great detail.
This interesting and well detailed scale model is a section through a typical English
fighting ship of the early 1800s.
VICTORY LAUNCH - 34ft Lifeboat
Size: L:250mm W:250mm H:170mm
Grade: SL2 The HMS Victory, is the name of Nelsons Flagship, on which he was killed at Trafalgar.
Scale: 1:23 The battle of Trafalgar was one of the most famous battles in history, bitterly fought on
Order Code: KTMA740 the 21st October 1805, between English and French-Spanish fleets. Begun in 1759 and
launched in 1765, she was subjected to several rebuildings before arriving at Trafalgar.
Having returned rather badly mauled to the same dock at Chatham where she had
been constructed. The Victory once again took to the sea on 14th January 1922, to
Portsmouth where she is still visible in dock. This finely detailed scale model of the
USS CONSTITUTION - American Frigate 1797
type of sloop that was carried aboard Admiral Lord Nelsons flagship Victory. Excellent
Launched on October 21, 1797, the USS Constitution has won every battle shes detail in this model.
ever fought - over 40 of them! She earned her nickname Old Ironsides after
a sailor saw a cannonball bounce off her hull. Resting in Boston Harbor, shes Size: L: 620mm H:150mm
the oldest commissioned US war-ship. USS Constitution went through several
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:16
restorations during her career. A major restoration between 1993 and 1997
Order Code: KTMA751
prepared the frigate for her 200th anniversary. Single Planked.
The San Felipe, launched in 1690, was one of the most beautiful Spanish galleons
of the XVII century. She was a lead ship of the famous Spanish Armada. The San
Felipe displaced more than 1000 tons and was armed with 104 guns, enabling her
to take on the most formidable ships in the French and British navies. The San
Felipes role in the war against the British and French was to help protect Spanish
settlements and harbors, to transport treasures, and to safeguard the long and
hazardous passage back to Spanish ports. In 1705, she participated in a furious
and heroic battle between 12 Spanish ships and 35 British ships. After 24 hours of
battle, she was captured by an English ship, but was so badly damaged that she
could not be salvaged as a prize. She went down to the bottom of the ocean with
several tons of gold.
HMS Victory stands today as the worlds oldest commissioned warship. The
SOLEIL ROYALE - 104 Gun Ship of the Line
Victory has seen over 220 years of almost continuous naval service. Best known
for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805 under the command
The Soleil Royale (Royal Sun) was a French 104-gun ship of the line, flagship of
of Admiral Lord Nelson.
Admiral Tourville. She was built in Brest between 1669 and 1671 by engineer Laurent
Hubac, and commissioned as the flagship of the escadre du Po-nant (squadron of
Launched in 1765 at Chatham Dockyard, the Victory was commissioned in 1778
the Ponant). She was said to be a very good sailing ship and her decorations were
and continued in active service for the next 32 years. In 1812 the Victory was
amongst the most beautiful and elaborate of all baroque flagships. The emblem of the
retired from frontline duty and anchored in Portsmouth Harbour, on the south
sun had been chosen by Louis XIV as his personal symbol.
coast of England.
The battle of Barfleur began on 19th May 1692 and lasted for almost two days.
This model differs from the Standard version in that it includes the Ships boat set
Having been badly damaged she disengaged together with three others and was
and the copper hull plating.
systematically destroyed by cannon shot and fire by the Anglo/Dutch fleet. It was
reported that her destroyers were ashamed to be a part of her destruction.
Size: L:1300mm H:1000mm
Grade: SL4
Size: L: 1030mm H:965mm
Scale: 1:78
Grade: SL5
Order Code: KTMA738
Scale: 1:77
Order Code: KTMA796
A 17th century British Royal Navy first rate ship of the line of 100 guns. Launched at
Woolwich dockyard on October 13, 1637. She was the most extravagantly decorated
warship in the Royal Navy, completely adorned from stern to bow with gilded carvings
against a black background. At the time she was the most powerfully armed ship in the
world. Until 1655 she was also exceptionally large for an English vessel.
Sovereign became leaky and defective with age during the reign of William III, and was
laid up at Chatham, ignominiously ending her days by being burnt to the water line as a
result of having been set on fire either by accident, negligence or design.
The topsail schooner Cala Esmeralda was built in Majorca between 1916 and 1919.
1.8 OCCRE With an American style in terms of her figure and a most elegant line of sail. This
schooner was one of the largest and most beautiful to be rigged in Majorca. After
OCCRE kits use high quality materials, made with precision and a great degree of detail. To ensure easy, enjoyable kit assembly,
1934 engines were incorporated into this type of schooner and they were used for the
all kits are accompanied by detailed instructions, subdivided into assembly stages with full colour photographs. All kits include coastal trade up until the mid seventies.
wooden parts and double planking to make the perfect hull.
Size: L: 760mm H:575mm
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:58
Order Code: KTOC13002
ALBATROS - Schooner
Schooners were ships used for different purposes, including coastguard work and the
control of smuggling along the coast, as well as carrying out the functions of a small
warship. Includes wooden display cradle and a metal nameplate. CAZADOR - Spanish Xebec
Size: L: 570mm H: 410mm These picturesque and beautiful ships resembled the galleys in terms of their
Grade: SL2 raised quarter-decks, although they were much easier to work, a much appreciated
Scale: 1:100 characteristic in the naval battles of the period, where they were involved in
Order Code: KTOC12500 numerous daring actions. The xebecs played a decisive role as auxiliaries to fleets
on missions of exploration, discovery, lookout and mail; specifically during the
Algerian landings and the second siege of Gibraltar.
She was a slaver, one of the famous early 19th century Baltimore clippers. She was low-slung and MISSISSIPPI - Paddle Steamer
fast, double-masted, small and agile, painted black to make it easier to hide herself off the African
coast after slaving had been abolished. Her hull was modified, with space below decks to bring the These legendary riverboats sailed the Mississippi throughout the 19th century, following a route
slaves from Africa to Cuba for the sugar plantations. Her last voyage as a slaver was in 1830, sailing that passed through the most emblematic cities along the rivers banks, from its origins in Lake
Itasca, Minnesota, to the mouth of the river, down in New Orleans. The main characteristic
out of the port of Havana on 13th July, with a crew of 34 and armed with a single carronade, 16
of these delightful wooden boats were the great, steam engine powered paddle-wheels. The
rifles and 15 pistols. She was captured by the British brig HMS Black Joke, with 567 African captives
shallow draft of these fine boats allowed them to navigate all but the smallest of the main rivers.
aboard. She was then put up for auction and purchased by the Commodore of the British Anti-Slavery
Squadron, Jonathan Hayes, who converted into an interception ship and named her Fair Rosamond.
Size: L: 740mm H: 325mm
She patrolled the seas around Cuba until she was withdrawn from service in 1843.
Grade: SL2
Size: L: 905mm H: 675mm Scale: 1:80
Grade: SL3 Order code: KTOC14003
Scale: 1:53
Order Code: KTOC13003
The Montas represents the maximum level of perfection achieved by Spanish naval
GORCH FOCK - German Sail Training Ship
architecture, when Spanish ships-of-the-line were a match for those of any navy in the world.
The figurehead of this ship is not the royal lion but a montaes (highlander), in gratitude for the
The present day Gorch Fock is the cadet training ship of the German Navy.
financial contribution towards her construction made by the people of the mountains. She was
She was built at the Blohm and Voss shipyard in Hamburg, based on the plans for the previous
launched in Ferrol on 14th May 1794. It is said that she was an extraordinary vessel, whether
version, built in 1933. She was launched on 23rd August 1958 and is based at the port of the city
sailing close to the wind, running free or with a following wind, and that, more than any other
of Kiel.
ship, she kept her batteries out of the water. She was engaged in a number of battles, including
She regularly participates in events organised by the Sail Training Association.
Trafalgar, where she mounted 76 guns and 4 carronades with mortars, located on her quarter
Size: L: 950mm H: 566mm deck. On 6th March 1810, in a violent storm, she sank off the Bay of Cadiz. Includes nine plan
Grade: SL4 drawings and clearly written instructions, accompanied by corresponding colour photos.
Scale: 1:95
Size: L: 1250mm H: 895mm
Order code: KTOC15003
Grade: SL4
Scale: 1:70
Order Code: KTOC15000
The Palams is a boat engaged in inshore fishing, with a multipurpose hull with The galleon named San Martin was built in Portugal and became Spanish property in
characteristics that adapt perfectly to the outline and conditions of the Mediterranean coast. 1580. It was the flagship of the Spanish Armada. On 22nd March 1588, Alonso Perez
It is a type of vessel common to the coasts of Spain. A traditional, hand-built vessel, of the de Guzman, the duke of Medina-Sidonia, admiral of the Spanish armada, unfurled his
kind regularly turned out by any one of the many boatyards that line the Spanish coast. ensign on the galleons mainmast. This was one of the few ships that managed to escape
the storms and the English fleets guns.
Size: L: 410mm H: 275mm
Grade: SL2 Size: L: 660mm H: 550mm
Scale: 1:45 Grade: SL3
Order Code: KTOC12000 Scale: 1:90
Order code: KTOC13601
This galleon is a direct descendant of the caracks, large, distinguished galleons, Now, you can get a close-up view of the interior workings of the Santisima Trinidad,
originally Mediterranean based but later sailing the Atlantic. The name galleon was first Spains largest battleship at the time of the Battle of Trafalgar. In many ways more
given to a type of ship from Liguria, built at the start of the 16th century. Initially designed interesting than the full hulled model, the cross section takes less time to build and less
as merchantmen they were heavily armed, for defence against pirates and other enemies, space to display.
but ended up, after 1570, becoming men of war. Although the galleons reached their
greatest splendour when they plied the Atlantic, the height of their development, they Built in Havana in 1769, Santisima Trinidad carried 120 guns on three decks. Badly
were the result of accumulated experiences on the European Atlantic front and their damaged in the battle of Cape St. Vincent in 1799, she was rebuilt with the addition of
experiences as merchantmen in the Mediterranean. a fourth deck and the number of cannon increased to 136, making her the largest ship
of her time. In 1805, she sailed into the Battle of Trafalgar with a crew of 1,048 men and
In 1588, King Philip II of Spain put the Duke of Sidonia in charge of the Spanish Armada. her immense 4-decked sides showing the barrels of her formidable guns. The British
With the goal of invading England, 131 ships and 17,000 men set out for Dunkirk, where disabled and captured her during the battle. She sank in a storm the following day,
they were to join forces with the Duke of Parma and pick up another 16,000 men. One ending her 35-year service to the Spanish Navy.
of the most important ships of the fleet was the San Marcos, a Portugese galleon of 790
tons. She carried 33 guns, 292 soldiers and 117 sailors. Heavily damaged during the Size: L: 90mm H: 876mm
battle and punished by high winds, San Marcos broke up on the reef
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:90
between Mutton Island and Lurga just off Irelands west coast.
Order code: KTOC16800
Size: L: 810mm H: 650mm
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:50
Order code: KTOC14004
1.9 SOCLAINE
SOCLAINE (Maquettes Gamme Soclaine) has been manufacturing wooden period model ship kits since 1980. In that period they
have become the leading French manufacturer in the area. The Soclaine range of model ship kits features: All wood construction, LE RENARD - French Corsair Cutter 1812
pre-cut frames, woods specially chosen for each type of model. Fittings in cast metal, brass and wood, linen cording, silk-screened
Experienced and adventurous sailor Robert Surcouf commissioned Le Renard
sails. Detailed plans to scale with diagrams for each stage of assembly.
in 1812. It is a 70 ton cutter, armed with 10 carronades and 4 guns. The crew
consisted of 46 men. On the 9th of September 1813, Le Renard victoriously led the
last corsair combat. The ship was put to chase by the English ship Alphea, better
armed with 16 guns and a first rate crew of 80 officers and men. The ensuing action
included a nigh engagement.
The three-masted Bark Belem, the last survivor of the great French fleet of full-rigged ships.
Launched on 10 June 1896, from the shipyard of Chantiers Adolphe Dubigeon in Nantes,
France. She was originally a cargo ship, transporting sugar from the West Indies, cocoa, and
coffee from Brazil and French Guiana to Nantes, France.
In the last quarter of the 18th century, privateers were generally small fast merchant
LA RECOUVRANCE - French Frigate 1817
vessels. Carrying a large area of sail and highly armed with small calibre guns,
La Recouvrance is a magnificent trisail frigate built on the plans of the Iris (1817) by unlike pirate ships, these vessels flew their national flag.
the naval architect Hubert. After plying against the slave trade from Senegal, she
cruised to Antilles and Brazil. Originally fitted out to a remarkable level at Rochefort Size: L: 850mm H:580mm
in 1829, she ended her career in 1844 at Toulon.
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:50
Order Code: KTSCLT1200
Size: L: 800mm H:580mm
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:50
Order Code: KTSCGR1600
From 1745 to 1748 Granado was mainly employed off the East coast of England
intercepting smugglers and privateers. With the impending arrival of The Seven
Years War the Granado was recommissioned on 26th April 1756. It wasnt until
LADY NELSON - 18th Century Cutter July 1756 that Granado was converted to her original role of bomb vessel, where
she was refitted at Woolwich for Channel service. She was fitted with two 13 inch
The cutter is a native British design and was developed originally by the smugglers mortars, 4pounder carriage guns and anti personnel swivel guns.
of Folkestone and surrounding areas. I did not take long for the Navy to appreciate
the merits of the cutters design and were employed in the Navy from the middle Size: L: 800mm L:600mm
of the eighteenth century to counter the smugglers. The cutter was designed for Grade: SL3
speed, adopting an unusually large spread of sail for the size of vessel, deploying Scale: 1:64
both fore and aft and square sails on a single mast. Cutters excelled at patrol Order Code: KTAM1300/02
and despatch duties due to their speed; however they were not suitable for close
inshore work due to their deep draught.
H.M.S. Pegasus was the sixth vessel built of the Swan Class of ship rigged sloop, The Russian 20 gun brig Mercury was laid down in Sevastopol on January 28, 1819.
of which twenty five of the class were built from 1766 to 1780. Pegasus, as with the She was designed as a patrol ship to guard the Northern Caucasus coast. Built
entire Swan class was designed by Williams and her construction was ordered by the of Crimean oak, with a shallow draught and equipped with oars, the Mercury was
Admiralty on 1st August 1775 to be built at Sheerness Dockyard. The keel was laid in launched on 7 May 1820 and broken up on November 9, 1857.
May 1775 and launched on 27th December 1776. The Swan class of 6th Rate sloops
were unusually attractive for the class of vessel, with not only very sleek hull lines The Mercury fought in many important naval battles during her career; the most
but also the unusual amount of decoration for the size of vessel. They were built just notable being a battle between the Mercury (commanded by lieutenant A. Kazarsky)
before the Admiralty issued orders that all vessels (especially lesser rates) were to and two other brigs against a whole fleet of fourteen Turkish ships, who were
have the minimal amount of decoration and carvings to save any unnecessary costs, returning from the shores of Anatolia. The Turkish fleet were in no doubt who would
due to the seemingly ever continuing war with France and other nations. be the victors in this mismatched battle, but they did not take into account the sheer
heroism and determination of the smaller Russian fleet, The Mercury was able to
There is little remaining about H.M.S. Pegasus operational career, but from what little escape after a final and very powerful assault by the three brigs, ending the conflict.
evidence there is, Pegasus was commissioned mainly for convoy escort and dispatch Mercury is one of the most famous vessels of the Russian Navy.
duty. Pegasus had a very short operation career, foundering off Newfoundland on
31st October 1777, her sister, H.M.S. Fly also foundered off Newfoundland some The Mercury has 17 large plan sheets and over 40 page of construction booklet.
years later in 1802. The original plans of the Pegasus still exist, and it is with these
plans the kit is based upon. The instruction booklet is very detailed, taking you Size: L:860mm H:655mm
through every step of construction. Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:64
Size: L: 800mm H:600mm Order Code: KTAM1300/07
Grade: SL4
Scale: 1:64
Order Code: KTAM1300/05
The H.M.S. Fly was the fifth of the Swan Class of ship rigged sloop, of 25 vessels
built from 1766 to 1780. Fly, as with the entire Swan class was de-signed by
Williams and her construction was ordered by the Admiralty on 1st August 1775 to
be built at Sheerness Dockyard. The keel was laid in January 1776 and launched
on 14th September 1776. H.M.S. Fly was commissioned mainly for convoy escort
duty and dispatch duty. She did capture a French privateer, Le Gleneur, off Portland
after a long chase. In 1800 she captured another French privateer, the Cutter
Trompeur off La Hague. Fly continued convoy duties until she foundered and was
lost off Newfound-land during 1802.
The Swan class were unusually attractive for the class of vessel, with not only very
sleek hull lines but also the unusual amount of decorations for the size of vessel.
The original plans of the Fly still exist, and on these plans the kit is drawn.
The HMS Fly kit includes: Double plank on frame construction uses high quality
structural parts. A comprehensive fittings package includes dowels for masts,
boom and bowsprit. The rich ornamentation of the original vessel is accurately
reproduced. Youll find cast metal figurehead, stern ornamentation, quarter badge
decorations and photo-etched brass for hull and stern decorations and more.
This superbly detailed kit has been designed and researched using the latest
information and technologies available, making the kit very easy to build with no
sacrifice to even the finest detail. Comes with easy to follow step by step instructions
and drawings. The materials included in the kit are only the very best available.
In 1660 the City of Amsterdam gave a highly decorated yacht like this to Charles II,
King of England. The King was so fascinated by this present that he enjoyed calling
special races for this kind of boats, which were then called yachting.
This wonderful kit contains everything you need to build the ship in a bottle you have
always dreamed of. Pre-cut wooden parts, brass photo etched decks, keel and
decorated bulwarks. A beautiful glass bottle is included in each kit.
Constellation had a wooden hull and an overall windage of 1960 square metres. R.N Bavier, the
1.12 YACHTS skipper, lead to victory Constellation winning over Sovereign, the British contender. Kit includes
preformed resin hull.
If you are interested in building a model yacht make sure to have a look at our great range of kits. We offer yachts to build that have
featured at the Olympic games, sailed in Americas Cup and more. All yachts offer an elegant reminder of yesteryear. Size: L: 600mm H:850mm
Grade: SL3
Scale: 1:35
Manufacture: Amati
Order Code: KTAM1700/80
BRITANNIA - Racing Yacht 1893 ENDEAVOUR - J Class Americas Cup 1934 - 1:80
The yacht Britannia was built at the request of Edward VII, Prince of Wales. In 1934 the schooner Endeavour staked a claim on the Americas Cup, winning the
Designed by G.L. Watson, Britannia was the most imposing and important racing first two races. The third regatta was bound to be the most exciting. Unfortunately
yacht of her day. While her lines and construction followed the conventions of the fate played an unkind trick to Sir Thomas Sopwith, who failed and thus couldnt win
time, her modern rigging and huge sail area reflected new scientific innovations. the Americas Cup. This kit includes pre-built resin hull.
COLUMBIA - Americas Cup Defender 1958 Dorade is considered the very first modern yacht. In 1932 it won the Bermuda regatta
and in 1933 it defeated all participants in the Fastnet. At that time the Times entitled
Columbia was built in the Nevins Yacht Yard under the supervision of Olin Stephens.
it as the smallest amazing yacht of the Ocean regatta ever built This kit includes
This 12 metre yacht had a wooden hull and could sail at very high speed. The
preformed ABS hull, wooden inside structure. Suitable for RC.
skipper Briggs Cunning-ham inevitably took Columbia to the victory, winning over all
contenders. Kit includes preformed resin hull. Size: L:860mm H:1050mm
Grade: SL3
Size: L:580mm H:810mm Scale: 1:20
Grade: SL3 Manufacture: Amati
Scale: 1:35 Order Code: KTAM1605
Manufacture: Amati
Order Code: KTAM1700/81
This small cannon was influential in the defence of the eastern coast of the USA for
more then thirty years. Easy to handle, this cannon was ideal for gunnery training and
could fire a high volume of explosive balls.
FRENCH CARRONADE
This Carronade was built by the French following the style of the English. The screwed site, stronger
ENGLISH CARRONADE breech & gun carriage running track, made the French Carronade more efficient. The gun was placed on
first and second rate vessels like the Toulonnaise.
This English Carronade was built in Caron town Scotland, from which is taken the
name. It was the first barrel cast in a pig foundry, really squat & with a short range, Size: W:215mm x 215mm
but terribly effective during naval battles at short distance. Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:17
Size: W: 215mm x 215mm Order Code: KTMA800
Grade: SL2
Scale: 1:17
Order Code: KTMA801
FRENCH MORTAR
NAPOLEONIC GUN
This nice model of a French fortress mortar was re-constructed from original plans.
This 12 pounder was the most important of the field artillery of Napoleons infantry.
The barrel, large calibre, squat and short range, could fire explosive balls, loaded with
When it was pulled by horses a limber was added for greater stability.
stones, nails and scrap iron.
LA VALLETTE
NORMAN CATAPULT
This piedmontese powder can be considered the forerunner of the mountain artillery. The
The Norman Catapult can be considered the fore-runner of the modern mortars and its
thin barrel and the light gun carriage could be disassembled quickly and lifted reasonably
use spread in England very quickly till the first muzzle loading powders were invented.
easy up the highest mountains.
It is most elementary launching arm based on the bow principle, it was used for towns This Pontifical states typical gun takes its name from the loading system, The
and citadels capture and defence. The Roman catapult launched stones or stone Mascolo. It is a movable breech and could be loaded on the ground with iron balls or
balls and sand leather bags to blind soldiers and riders. stones. Some additional breeches increased the gunfire.
The Tower was built in the age of Roman empire. An original Tower, taken from Roman This Tuscan Mortar with its original name, was used for half a century in many
documents, is shown at the Museum of Civilta Romana at Rome Eur. The kit contains all infantry battles. Pulled by horses it could be moved very quickly with devastating
cut size wood and the metal cast head. effectiveness even at short range.
SCORPION
WAR CARRIAGE
This launching arm can be considered one of the modern cannon forerunners.
The Scorpion launched iron balls, stones, and arrows at more than two hundred We should call this original Leonardo da Vinci idea, the 15th, century tank. Pulled by
meters and with high precision as the 15 and 16 century powders did. a pair of horses, one mounted, was used to force a gap in the enemy infantry lines.
The fabulous schooner inspirer of the world yachting, launched in 1851, planned
by Gorge steers in order to take part in England in the 100 Guineas Cup, called
afterwards Americas Cup.
FELLUCA
Typical and characteristic fishing boat used during the second half of the XIX Century.
This model is great for a parent or grandparent to help build with a child.
Size: L:410mm
Scale: 1:16
Grade: SL1
Manufacturer: Amati AMERIGO VESPUCCI
Order Code: KTAM1560
Amerigo Vespucci is the Naval academy ship of the Italian military navy. It was launched in
1931 in Castellammare di Stabias dockyards.
Size: L:350mm
Grade: SL1
Manufacturer: Amati
Order Code: KTAM1562
We named Mediterraneo our Gozzo with lateen sail because it reassumes the shape
of a very popular boat in our seas. Every province faces the sea, it has a Gozzo with
a traditional drawing with 2000 years of history. The sheer, the high prow and solid
TANCOOK WHALER construction give to these hulls very sufe and sea and sail with every atmospheric
condition.
The first Tancook Whaler was built between 1860 and 1870 in Luneburg, on the island of Tancook.
This is a perfect model for a parent or grandparent to build with a child. Size: L:285mm H:260mm
Grade: SL1
Size: L:450mm Scale: 1:28
Grade: SL1 Manufacturer: Mamoli
Manufacturer: Amati Order Code: KTMM07
Order Code: KTAM1565
CAPTAIN MORGAN
It was the typical brig of the XVII century, whose name derived from the most famous pirate: Captain
BLUENOSE SCHOONER Henry Morgan, who, with the Jamaican buccaneers took part in the various expeditions against the
Spaniards in the Antilles distinguishing himself by his courage. He was then appointed
Its the most famous fishing schooner of that time. It was launched in 1920 besides
Commander-in-chief of the English navy in the Antilles.
operating a great Newfoundland reefs fishing codfishes annually, it participated to
the fishermen Cup, prestigious regatta between Canadian and American people. Size: L:300mm H:240mm
The Bluenose won this cup for 17 years uninterruptedly. Grade: SL1
Scale: 1:135
Size: L:270mm H:225mm Manufacturer: Mamoli
Grade: SL1 Order Code: KTMM05
Scale: 1:160
Manufacturer: Mamoli
Order Code: KTMM11
CUTTY SARK
The Cutty Sark was, in 1869, one of the last sailing clippers to be built, and she
is the only classic clipper still surviving. She is now preserved in dry dock at
Greenwich London, England.
Britannia was built for king Edward VII. It is considered by the English the most FLYING FISH
important and representative racing yacht of that time. Its difficult to conceive
a drawing that makes its lines be considered old-fashioned. Britannia keeps an The Flying Fish, launched in the half of 1800, was a fishing schooner with a
extraordinary record of victories. shooting building and a great surface of sails. For this reason, it was a model for
ship builder of those years. For a long time Flying Fish was one of the most fast
Size: L:280mm H:354mm ships, and it became an excellent source of profit for its ship owners. They were
Grade: SL1 able to out vie the competitors with transport quickness.
Scale: 1:177
Manufacturer: Mamoli Size: L:400mm H:300mm
Order Code: KTMM09 Grade: SL1
Scale: 1:100
Manufacturer: Mamoli
Order Code: KTMM06
HMS BOUNTY
The Mutiny on the Bounty was a mutiny aboard a British Royal Navy ship in 1789
that has been made famous by several books and films. The mutiny was led by
Fletcher Christian against the captain, William Bligh. Bligh was then cast adrift in a
BLACK QUEEN small open boat with 18 loyal men.
Many stories and legends tell about great sea battles during the 17th and 18th Size: L:335mm H:260mm
centuries. But they tell a little bit about a mysterious ship named Black Queen. It Grade: SL1
was commanded by a dreaded English pirate, with an unknown name.
Scale: 1:135
Manufacturer: Mamoli
Size: L:335mm H:270mm Order Code: KTMM01
Grade: SL1
Scale: 1:135
Manufacturer: Mamoli
Order Code: KTMM60
HMS VICTORY
First rank vessel with 104 guns Launched at Chatman in 1765 It was in service
for a long time under the command of famous admirals Its name was indissolubly to
Nelsons in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805 It is the pride of the English Navy and it is
still preserved at Portsmouth.
In June 1831, the HMS Beagle set sail from England under the command of
Commander Robert Fitz Roy on a 4 year surveying mission. Accompanying Fitz Roy on
this voyage was 22 year-old Charles Darwin.
After three years of surveying the South American coast, the HMS Beagle reached San
Cristobal (Chatham) in Septem-ber 1835. The Beagle spent 5 weeks in the Galapagos
care-fully charting the archipelago. In the meantime, Darwin made careful observations
about both the geology and biology of the islands. Darwin was particularly struck by
II GOZZO
thedifferences between the inhabitants of the different islands.
The Gozzo has 2000 years of history. The sheer, the high prow and solid construction
give to these hulls very sure and sea and sail with every atmospheric condition.
Size: L:340mm H:270mm
Grade: SL1
Scale: 1:121 Size: L:220mm
Manufacturer: Mamoli Grade: SL1
Order Code: KTMM03 Scale: 1:32
Manufacturer: Mamoli
Order Code: KTMM66
Il LEUDO
The origin of the Leudo are rather uncertain. According to suppositions probably
having a content of truth, the Leudo comes from a type of medieval boat with two
masts inclined towards the prow with lateen sails. It should afterwards have lost the
foremast, replaced by a bowsprit with jibs, making the manoeuvres easier. The hull
has a characteristic egg shape with a very accentuated bending weather conditions,
unbearable even for stronger hulls. It was a cargo concerns hard-ware agricultural NOAHS ARK
tools hand-manufactured goods and cloths in the Mediterranean Sea.
A well crafted boat of truly large dimensions , that Noah built under instruction from
Size: L:290mm H:200mm God in Biblical times for his family and for all the species of animals to enter in
Grade: SL1 pairs, to be saved from the floods and deluge that were about to befall the earth.
Scale: 1:72
Manufacturer: Mamoli Size: L:257mm H:70mm
Order Code: KTMM65 Grade: SL1
Manufacturer: Mamoli
Order Code: KTMM18A
MISSISSIPPI PADDLEBOAT
Real steamboat with typical paddle-wheel sailing along the Mississippi river. It
was used both for the conveyance of goods, mostly cotton coming from the vast
plantations of the deep South, and for the conveyance of passengers in the great
staging of show-boat.
PINTA
Third ship of the Columbus expedition, Pinta was a square sail caravel. The Pinta
was the fastest of the three ships, confirming the logbooks, which indicated that this
caravel was during the voyage often ahead of the two other ships.
NINA
Size: L:300mm H:245mm
Nina was a classic caravel with pure latten rigging, with hanging sails in the midle
Grade: SL1
point of the lateen yard and with shrouds hooked to ships broadside. It had no
Scale: 1:106
forecastle and it had a small quarter-deck. Manufacturer: Mamoli
Order Code: KTMM15
Size: L:235mm H:285mm
Grade: SL1
Scale: 1:106
Manufacturer: Mamoli
Order Code: KTMM16
SHAMROCK
RAINBOW
Sir Thomas Lipton is considered to be the most tenacious challenger in the history of the Americas
Rainbow J class defender of the Americas Cup in 1934. In spite of the fact that Cup. The model is the first construction of the Shamrock which lost against Columbia in 1899.
the Rainbow was built with the latest technology in ship building, the boat had
difficulties trying to beat the challenging Endeavour, which proved to be very fast Size: L:310mm H:318mm
and dominated the first two races. It was one of the most dramatic challenges of Grade: SL1
the Americas Cup history. Scale: 1:70
Manufacturer: Mamoli
Size: L:213mm H:256mm Order Code: KTMM63
Grade: SL1
Scale: 1:193
Manufacturer: Mamoli
Order Code: KTMM18
STAR GENZIANELLA
The ageless and marvellous Star - Olympic Class Yacht. The Star Class was
created in 1911 from lines drawn by William Gardner. It is still of Olympic class.
SANTA MARIA
The ship of the great navigator Christopher Columbus, who in 1492, discovered USS CONSTITUTION
the New World Class: Caravel A type of swift ship with a light hull with 3
masts, 2 square sails and a lateen one. U.S.S.Constitution, American frigate with 54 guns , was launched on 21st of October
1797. It had bigger dimensions, sails and equipment than the contemporary ships of
Size: L:335mm H:300mm the same class. Its strong construction earned its the name of Old Ironsides.
Grade: SL1
Scale: 1:125 Size: L:275mm H:190mm
Manufacturer: Mamoli Grade: SL1
Order Code: KTMM02 Scale: 1:330
Manufacturer: Mamoli
Order Code: KTMM64