HM Gun Brig Adder, 1797
The Adder is another recent wooden model ship kit release to come out of Christopher Watton’s company Vanguard Models. They are in stock now at Ages of Sail and ready to ship!
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OcCre’s Newest Kit La Belle Poule Now Available!
Now available and ready to ship to you is the newest wooden ship model kit from OcCre of Spain, the French 60-gun frigate, La Belle Poule. This ship, launched in 1834 is most well known for being the ship that brought Napoleon Bonaparte’s remains from St. Helena, back to France. OcCre’s model kit. The ship, which was said to have been inspired by the design of the American frigate U.S.S. Constitution, also served in the Crimean War and was in service until 1861.
New Kit Arrival – HM Cutter Trial, 1790 from Vanguard Models
HM Cutter Trial, 1790
His Britannic Majesty’s Cutter Trial, 1790 is the latest wooden model ship kit to come out of Christopher Watton’s company Vanguard Models, and Ages of Sail has them in stock now and ready to ship to you.
Historic American Privateer from Vanguard Models Now Available at Ages of Sail
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/product/grecian-baltimore-privateer-schooner-1812-vanguard-models-164/ and secure your Vanguard Models kit of the Grecian now. Unveil the magic of ship modeling, and let your journey of creation begin!
Sovereign of the Seas by Don Dressel
We saw this photos provided by long time ship modeler, author, and customer Don Dressel, and had to share it. Don is a member of the Ship Modelers Association of Fullerton, CA, and built this exquisite model of the 17th century ship of the line HMS Sovereign of the Seas quite some time ago.
This is one of the flagship kits of Mantua-Sergal of Italy, and represents one of the ultimate in ship modeling challenges for a builder. The model is a 1/78-scale kit that requires a lot of love and dedication to see to completion. It is an ornate model that features over 600 brass casting. The completed model measures over 43 inches long and 34 inches high.
Don consulted various references and made numerous modifications in the construction of his model of the ship that the Dutch referred to as the “Golden Devil”.
The original ship was built in 1637 with an elaborately decorated and gilded stern, ordered by Charles I of England. She was armed with 102 bronze cannons. Over the years she was renamed HMS Sovereign and then HMS Royal Sovereign.
Though the many custom castings make the kit very heavy and expensive, it is one of exquisite beauty. You can check out the kit if you are interested on our web shop here: https://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/mantua-soverign-of-the-seas-ms787.html
Special thanks to Don Dressel for providing the photo of his awesome model! Ω
New Franklin Expedition Ship – HMS Erebus from OcCre
First, there was HMS Terror, one of two ships of the Franklin expedition, that disappeared in the Arctic during a search in 1845 for the Northwest Passage. OcCre introduced that kit back in 2018. OcCre’s newest release is the other ship of that ill-fated expedition, HMS Erebus.
Of the two ships, Erebus was the lead ship, under the command of Sir John Franklin himself, but the two ships were very similar. Both ships were converted bomb vessels, received the same modifications for Arctic service, including the addition of steam propulsion, and both had similar deck layouts. Now, you can build a 1/75-scale reproduction of this most famous ship, or model the Franklin Expedition with OcCre’s 1/75-scale HMS Terror kit.
The kit includes laser-cut wooden parts for the hull framing and many structural details. Wooden strips for a double plank-on-bulkhead construction, wooden dowels for masts and spars, planking material for rather unusual deck planking arrangement, step-by-step illustrated instructions, fittings in wood, cast metal and brass, and a full set of pre-sewn sails.
Check out the new kit, now in stock, here: https://www.agesofsail.com/product/hms-erebus-occre-1-75/
New Kits from Artesania Latina Now in Stock
Artesania Latina fans rejoice! This week, we just received our shipment of kits from Artesania Latina, which includes two newly revised kits that we think you’re going to really like. The company just relaunched a completely revamped version of their expert level kit, the first rate line of battle ship Santa Ana, as well as the ever popular, and long missed intermediate level kit of the newly revised American Baltimore clipper Harvey!
112-gun first rate warship Santa Ana.
The ever popular Baltimore clipper schooner Harvey
Both kits in stock and ready to ship!
An Upgraded OcCre HMS Beagle Build
Like many people these days, Ollie S of Norfolk, UK, discovered wooden ship modeling when the Covid pandemic kept him from his other activities. After building OcCre’s San Juan Felucca kit as his first project, he got hooked on ship modeling and took on OcCre’s kit of the famous exploration ship HMS Beagle. This is, of course, the ship that carried naturalist Charles Darwin on voyages of discovery, leading to his writing of The Origin of Species.
OcCre Flying Dutchman Kit Now In Stock – Introductory Special
OcCre’s newest kit has arrived and now available for immediate delivery! We’re offering this kit two ways: As a stand alone kit; and as part of an Introductory Special Combo set that includes the Flying Dutchman kit, the unique, custom display stand, and OcCre’s LED lighting set.
The new kit sells for $429, or you can get the Introductory Special combo set for only $479. That’s a savings of $70 off the individual components.
Check out OcCre’s Youtube video introduction to their latest kit…
Click Here to check it out at Ages of Sail!
New OcCre Flying Dutchman Kit, Pre-Order Special
For centuries, sailors on the high seas have told tales of a strange ghost ship, veiled in a ghostly light, never able to make port and doomed to sail the seas forever.
And while legend says the appearance of the phantom ship portends doom, the sighting of the new Flying Dutchman kit from OcCre is a sign of many hours of enjoyment in store for you.
Check out OcCre’s Youtube video introduction to their latest kit…
The kit is available right now as a Pre-Order Special, that includes the kit, the customized stand, and OcCre’s new lighting kit, all for the special pre-order price of $379.
The kits are expected to arrive the first week of October, and pre-orders will be shipped out ASAP.
Get your’s at Ages of Sail here: https://www.agesofsail.com/product/flying-dutchman-occre-1-50/
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