Ships Boats

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

While Vanguard Models is known for some very beautifully designed kits of British fishing boats and 18th century warships, they also now produce a full line of ship’s boats kits, and Ages of Sail has them for you.

All kits are 1/64-scale models. They are fully detailed to finish out your large ship model or waterfront scene, and they make great short term projects on their own.

All kits come with a disposable building frame, with all wooden parts provided in high grade pear wood. Planks are laser-cut, and accessories are provided in the form of photo-etched brass.

There’s a wide assortment to choose from – everything from an 18-foot cutter on up to 34-foot launch. There are currently 8 different kits available, so you’ll be able to find the exact boat you need, and we have them all at Ages of Sail here. Ω