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Wooden ship model kits from around the world, and more!
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Seahorse Paper Models Now Available
Ages of Sail has recently added a new line of paper model kits from the Polish publisher Seahorse. This publisher specializes in sailing era craft, of mostly less common subjects. Modelers who frequent online forums such as Papermodeler.com or ModelShipWorld.com will recognize the amazing work of the designer Tomasz Weremko, who has created many wonderful kits for the paper model publisher WAK. Tomasz has since stepped up his game, creating amazing kits and accessory sets through his own company, Seahorse.
Seahorse’s paper model kit of the Sao Gabriel, the ship of Vasco de Gama.
All the kits we sell are his complete sets, so they include not just the basic paper model kit, but also the accompanying laser-cut frames sets, masting sets, and any related sail sets, cannon sets, resin block sets, etc. We are hoping that by introducing them on our store, we’ll give Tomasz a wider audience that can discover and appreciate his amazing model kits.
If you’ve never built a paper model kit before, we recommend you start with a simpler kit. Seahorse kits are each classified by difficulty levels, from 1, the easiest, to 5, being very difficult. While they don’t currently produce any level 1 kits at this time, three of the kits we carry are Level 2 kits.
Vistula Barge
You might want to consider this 1/100-scale, late 18th century Vistula Barge. It has an easy hull shape, a single mast and sail, but plenty of detail to build into a very interesting model, about 20″ long.
For an investment of only around $30, this is an inexpensive way to check out the quality of these model kits. The only additional material you’ll need to supply is the rigging line, which is not provided in these sets. We suggest adding a selection of the finest Amati rigging line sizes we carry, such as 0.10mm, 0.25mm, 0.5mm, and 0.75mm natural hemp line (you can always stain them black if you need to):
Amati 0.10mm beige rigging line
Amati 0.25mm beige rigging line
Amati 0.50mm beige rigging line
Amati 0.75mm beige rigging line
Note, this is just a suggested sample of the line that we carry that may be helpful to your build. The exact sizes recommended in the kit instructions will vary, and are just a suggestion as well. You may also find that larger sizes, or commercially available sewing thread may be useful for some of the rigging needs. It all depends on the exact kit. But, the selection listed above should give you a good start.
Whichever Seahorse kit you try out, we think you’re in for an amazing experience! Check them all out here. Ω
Report from the Local Ship Modeling Club
The South Bay Model Shipwrights have been active in the San Francisco Bay Area since the 1990s. The club is still active and recently posted highlights from its latest meeting in Santa Clara. We recognize a couple of the models described that were purchased from our shop here in San Lorenzo, CA. It’s nice to see our kits enjoyed and shared with others. More importantly, we really enjoy seeing the members of the ship modeling community active and sharing their work with others.
On the Horizon
There’s a new kit coming from Amati Models’ Victory Models line of fine wooden ship model kits. Can you tell what it is?
Watch for further announcements in the coming weeks!
Back in Stock! Pinas Cross-Section
One of the newest kits from the Dutch ship model kit maker Kolderstok is the 17th Century Dutch Pinas Cross-Section Model Kit. We ran out of our initial supply of the kits many months ago.
This is a transverse section of a 17th-century Dutch pinas, including 3 pieces of armament and authentic blocks. Designed after the original 17th-century description by Nicolaes Witsen.
The pinas was a transverse-rigged merchantman, relatively slender in shape and easy to sail. It was frequently used by the then Republic of the Netherlands for trade voyages all over the world. The ship could carry a large amount of trading goods, but was also equipped with plentiful armament, to protect itself and her cargo against potential enemies.
This cross-section shows the part of the ship around the main mast, including spindle, servants, pump, galley and guns. It is open on one side and fitted with skin planking on the other.
The kit includes fully laser-cut parts, a detailed step-by-step manual with text, photos and (original) illustrations and several authentic parts. During construction, it gives a unique insight into the shipbuilding method which was common for Amsterdam shipyards in the 17th century.
This section is in scale 1:50. When built the model is 165 mm long, 165 mm wide and 490 mm high. It is supplied in basswood and can be brought to a vivid color with special stains and paint which can be bought separately. Difficulty level 1-2 on a scale of 4, for both beginners and advanced builders.
Find it back in stock at Ages of Sail here: https://www.agesofsail.com/product/seventeenth-century-pinas-cross-section-150-kolderstok/
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Ships in Scale Magazine
Here’s a post from our friends at the South Bay Model Shipwrights club in Santa Clara, CA, featuring the new Ships in Scale magazine. Don’t forget to look for our ads!
A Different HMS Sherbourne Build
We carry two different HMS Sherbourne kits, one from Caldercraft, another from Vanguard Models. Here’s a third option for those who want to try modifying Amati’s Lady Nelson kit.
Vanguard Models’ 3D Printed Ships Boats in Stock
Great news for those who are looking for highly details ships boats kits for your 1/64 scale ship models. Vanguard Models has been producing a new range of ships boat kits, featuring 3D printed hulls. Below is an example of one of their kits, in this case a 22′ cutter kit, which shows the fully formed hull that shows planking lines, ribs, floor boards, stringers, and all. While the other details such as the thwarts (seats), gratings, rudder, and oars, are provided in the form of laser-cut pear wood.
One kit that stands out in particular is the 33′ Admiral’s Barge kit, which is available in either 1/64 scale, or a larger 1/48 scale, making it suitable as a stand-alone miniatures display. To that end, the kit even includes a laser-cut display base and cradle.
Of course, there are many other kits, most all are in 1/64 scale, but might be adaptable to other close scales.
Excerpt from Vanguard Models’ 3D printed ships boat kit instructions…
And, don’t forget that there also is the Vanguard Models’ line of wooden ships boats kits also available at Ages of Sail.
Below is an example of Vanguard Models’ wooden ships boat instructions…
Different construction methods, but both can create some beautifully detailed accessories for your wooden ship model kit.
Find all our Vanguard Models’ ships boat kits Ages of Sail here. Ω
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17th Century Pinas Cross-Section from Kolderstok Now Available
Newest Kolderstok kit now is now in stock at Ages of Sail: 17th Century Dutch Pinas Cross-Section Model Kit.
This is a transverse section of a 17th-century Dutch pinas, including 3 pieces of armament and authentic blocks. Designed after the original 17th-century description by Nicolaes Witsen.
The pinas was a transverse-rigged merchantman, relatively slender in shape and easy to sail. It was frequently used by the then Republic of the Netherlands for trade voyages all over the world. The ship could carry a large amount of trading goods, but was also equipped with plentiful armament, to protect itself and her cargo against potential enemies.
This cross-section shows the part of the ship around the main mast, including spindle, servants, pump, galley and guns. It is open on one side and fitted with skin planking on the other.
The kit includes fully laser-cut parts, a detailed step-by-step manual with text, photos and (original) illustrations and several authentic parts. During construction, it gives a unique insight into the shipbuilding method which was common for Amsterdam shipyards in the 17th century.
This section is in scale 1:50. When built the model is 165 mm long, 165 mm wide and 490 mm high. It is supplied in basswood and can be brought to a vivid color with special stains and paint which can be bought separately. Difficulty level 1-2 on a scale of 4, for both beginners and advanced builders.
Find it in stock in limited quantities at Ages of Sail here: https://www.agesofsail.com/shop/kolderstok-wooden-ship-kits/seventeenth-century-pinas-cross-section-150-kolderstok/
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