Amati Pirate Junk

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Celebrate Chinese New Year with a New Build

The Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon, is just around the corner. Celebrate with a new project: Amati’s popular Chinese Pirate Junk kit.

Amati’s Pirate Junk Wooden Ship Model Kit

Amati’s Pirate Junk is a 1/100 scale kit of an 1800’s era Chinese junk, armed with 8 cannons. This is a plank-on-bulkhead wooden ship kit, featuring laser-cut plywood structural parts, high quality strip woods for hull and deck planking, wooden dowels for fashioning masts, wood and metal fittings, sailcloth and bamboo battens. Continue reading →

The Latest Update on this HMS Wolf Build

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Building HMS Wolf – Shipyard’s 1/72 Scale Laser-Cut Card Kit – Part 9

We’ve been following this build as we are seller and distributor for Shipyard paper model kits. Paper and card models are still pretty rare here in the U.S., but modelers are beginning to take notice.

There are two types of model kits produced by Shipyard. There are paper models, which are very inexpensive, but require the cutting out of many very tiny parts. Then, there are the laser-cut cardboard models, in which all the parts are already cut for you. The laser-cut kits are also produced at a larger scale, and they include resin figureheads and carvings, brass or 3D printed cannon barrels, pre-printed sails, and an illustrated instruction booklet.

These laser-cut card kits are more expensive, but we think they are much easier and complete and a better choice for serious builders. We recommend trying something simpler to being with, like the French lugger Le Coureur.

HMS Victory Cross Section Kit – New in Stock

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Cross section kits are a great way to do some ship modeling while adding all the small details of the inner workings of the ship, yet in a model that takes up far less time and far less space than a full ship model. Introducing Artesania Latina’s latest kit, the Cross Section of HMS Victory in 1/72 scale.

For a long time, Corel’s cross section model kits of HMS Victory was the only one on the market. While it’s a fine kit, it’s also a very old style of kit with it’s materials and instruction. It was also a smaller sized, 1/98 scale kit.

Artesania Latina recently released a new cross section wooden model kit of HMS Victory in 1/72 scale, which is as big as the largest scale HMS Victory currently available, Caldercraft’s 1/72 scale HMS Victory kit. But with this kit, you can focus on the inner workings of the ship, without the rigging, and without dealing with the complex curves of the full hull shape.

Study the inner workings of the ship as you build the model, adding hammocks, rigging the guns, adding the bilge pumps, beams, deck planks, ballast, and more. The kit even includes a set of figures to help bring your model to life.

Order yours from Ages of Sail today , and don’t forget that this qualifies for free domestic shipping (lower 48 States): https://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/cross-section-of-hms-victory.-(artesania-latina,-1:72).html 

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2023 Black Friday Sale!

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The Holiday shopping season is upon us!

From Thursday November 23rd (due to an error in our flier!) through Monday November 27th, we’re running a sale for 10% all products and free shipping on domestic orders over $100. This sale is for website orders with code BF2023 for the 10% discount and no code needed for the free shipping.

Knock off some of your holiday shopping and support an independent business at the same time!

Visit us now at agesofsail.com!

New OcCre HMS Victory Plank on Frame Kit – Available Now

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OcCre’s highly anticipated 1/87 scale, plank-on-frame model of the famous HMS Victory is now available at Ages of Sale!

This is a massive kit designed for the advanced ship modeler, but it has been specially engineered to ease the construction of a framed hull. The kit features high quality woods of oak, mahogany, linden, and beech.

Decorative fittings as well as cannon barrels and many other detailed fittings are made from brass plated castings, with finely detailed parts in photo-etched brass.

This is a big mode that measures 1172mm or about 46″ long when completed, and 785mm or about 31″ tall. The kit comes complete in it’s own special wooden box. Each kit is numbered in this limited edition run of 999 kits. With all these features, this is not an inexpensive kit at $1700. But those familiar with OcCre’s quality products will understand how special this kit really is.

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Santissima Trinidad by Artesania Latina – Available Now

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Ever since Artesania Latina’s return, they’ve been producing some amazing wooden ship model kits: Updated Hermione kit, the new Harvey kit, the Wasa, the Soleil Royal, the Endeavour, and others. Now, they’ve brought us a new and incredibly detailed kit of the flagship of the Spanish Royal Navy, the three-decker ship of the line Santissima Trinidad, which led the Spanish fleet at the battle of Trafalgar.

The Santissima Trinidad is a 1/84 scale kit made for the expert ship modeler. As with all their newer kits, printed instructions are no longer included. However, you can download the instructions with a QR code provided in the kit and can simply download the instructions as needed to your phone, tablet, or computer. You can even print them if you like, but there are so many pages of instructions, you’re probably not going to want to do that.

Take a look at the first set of downloadable instructions – click here. There are 14 more sets of instructions, 100’s of pages, plus plans, parts list, and sail plans. All of which will help you to build this magnificent model.

The kit also includes pre-sewn sails to make that part of model construction simpler. Instructions are also provided for use of Artesania Latina’s optional lighting kit.

The overall length of this model is 1191mm by 905mm tall and 464mm across the longest yardarm (46.9″ long, 35.6″ high, and 18.3″ wide).

There’s so much more to this kit. Check out our listing for full details and pricing.

Artesania Latina’s Santissima Trinidad at Ages of Sail

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Historic American Privateer from Vanguard Models Now Available at Ages of Sail

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Vanguard Models Kit of the Grecian Now Available at Ages of Sail!

We’re thrilled to announce that Ages of Sail has just received a fresh shipment of the highly anticipated Vanguard Models kit of the Grecian. Dive into history and craftsmanship as you embark on an incredible journey to recreate the Baltimore privateer schooner that sailed the seas during the War of 1812.

About Baltimore Clippers: Emerging during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Baltimore Clippers redefined maritime design with their distinct characteristics. They boasted a narrow, rakish hull, graceful sheer lines, and lofty masts adorned with a vast array of sails. These features, combined with their innovative rigging and lightweight construction, allowed them to outpace larger vessels and navigate shallow waters with astonishing ease.

The Baltimore Clipper’s most illustrious period coincided with the War of 1812. Renowned for their ability to outmaneuver and outrun British warships, these clippers became vital assets for American privateers. Their speed allowed them to swiftly close in on merchant vessels and capture them with remarkable efficiency, despite being outgunned. This strategic advantage earned them a place in history as nimble and daring vessels that defied the odds.

Introducing the Vanguard Models’ Grecian Kit: Immerse yourself in the meticulous details of this stunning model kit, designed with historical authenticity and ease of construction in mind. The Grecian kit captures the spirit of a bygone era, bringing to life the iconic two-masted schooner-rigged Baltimore clipper that made waves during a pivotal moment in history.

A World of Features Awaits You: The Grecian is a 1/64-scale wooden model kit measuring just under 35″ long and 22″ high, and is the latest kit to come from kit designer and ship modeler Chris Watton and his company Vanguard Models.

  • Laser cut and engraved parts in MDF and pear wood.
  • Laser etched and cut lime wood deck with treenail detail
  • 3 sheets of photo etched brass
  • High resolution 3D-printed parts.
  • 20ft cutter boat included as 3D-print and wooden parts.
  • Double planked hull in limewood for first planking and pear wood for second planking.
  • Walnut dowel for mast, gaff, and boom.
  • Multiple sizes of both black and natural rigging thread along with all necessary blocks and deadeyes
  • Comprehensive, full colour instruction manual, along with ELEVEN plan sheets which include all masting and rigging drawings.
  • Eduard-printed custom waterslide decal for Grecian’s stern, with options for both white and ochre.

Experience the Joy of Ship Modeling: Ages of Sail is your gateway to a world of creativity, learning, and community. As a revered destination for wooden ship model kits, fittings, tools, and accessories, we’re excited to offer you the Vanguard Models kit of the Grecian – a gateway to a captivating world of craftsmanship and history.

Get Yours Today: Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of maritime history. Visit our online shop at https://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/new-items/grecian—baltimore-privateer-schooner-1812-(vanguard,-1:64).html and secure your Vanguard Models kit of the Grecian now. Unveil the magic of ship modeling, and let your journey of creation begin!

A Streetcar Named Desire – New Kit from OcCre

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Just in from OcCre of Spain is this beautiful wooden model kit of the New Orleans Streetcar. Specifically, the Desire, No. 922, made famous by the Tennessee Williams play and the 1951 film adaptation.

This is a 1/24 scale kit (1/2″ to the foot) is a medium difficulty level kit, measuring just about 22″ long when complete. It conforms to the G-gauge 45mm standard, so those with a large layout will find that this should fit right in. Also, the scale, common in the dollhouse world, should make it easy to work it into a large diorama. Just take a look at some of the details of this model kit.

Please note that OcCre’s provided description of the related play and film has a lot of errors in it. We’ll be correcting this info on our website. But, that doesn’t detract from the beauty of this kit. Just take a look at the downloadable instructions, available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AAO0qFV8bpY5sDeMvyIZJZlnGO99ZzvU/view

This is currently the largest of OcCre’s tram kits. If you’re interested in building one, you can find it on our web shop here: https://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/occre/trams/new-orleans-streetcar-(occre,-1-24,-g-45).html

If you’re in the contiguous 48 states, choose the free shipping option, and your order will be sent out via USPS Priority Mail.

Check out the full line of OcCre trams at Ages of Sail here: https://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/occre/trams.html

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