Buy ship kits to assemble and paint: scale naval modelling kits, historic battleships and iconic ships from brands like Revell and Tamiya.
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Ship kits and naval modelling
Ship kits to assemble let you recreate historic vessels, battleships and iconic ships at scale. In this category you'll find naval modelling kits from brands like Revell and Tamiya, designed to assemble, paint and display.
Battleships and historic ships
The current catalogue focuses on the Bismarck battleship, available in different scales. 1/700 scale offers a more compact, manageable kit, while 1/350 scale lets you work a larger piece, with more display presence and more room for detail.
- Revell Bismarck Battleship 1/700: a compact option to get started or complete a naval collection.
- Tamiya Bismarck Battleship 1/350: a larger kit for modellers looking for a naval model with more presence.
Recommended material for scale ships
To build a naval kit it's good to have plastic adhesive, cutting tools, fine sandpaper, primer, paints and varnishes. Ship painting usually covers the hull, deck, superstructure, weaponry, small details and light weathering.
FAQ about ship kits
Which scale to choose for a ship kit?
1/700 scale is more compact and takes up less space. 1/350 scale offers more size and presence, but also requires more time for assembly, painting and detail.
Do ship kits come painted?
They are usually plastic kits to assemble and paint. The parts come on sprues and require cutting, gluing, prepping, painting and applying decals.