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If you are a fan of Cold War naval history, the Knox class frigate is one of the most compelling subjects you can build in scale. These anti-submarine warfare ships served as the backbone of the US Navy’s convoy escort fleet from the late 1960s through the 1990s, and they have earned a dedicated following … Read more

If you have ever stared at a photo of the IJN Zuikaku slicing through the Pacific and thought about recreating that scene on your workbench, you are in the right place. The Zuikaku is one of the most iconic aircraft carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy, and building a model of this Shokaku-class vessel is … Read more

There is something deeply satisfying about building a model of the ship that changed naval warfare forever. HMS Dreadnought, launched in 1906, made every other battleship on the planet obsolete the moment she hit the water. Her revolutionary all-big-gun design and steam turbine engines set the standard for every warship that followed. Building a model … Read more

If you have ever stood in front of a museum-quality battleship model and felt that pull to build one yourself, you are in the right place. HMS Rodney is one of the most recognizable warships in Royal Navy history, and her unique silhouette with all three triple 16-inch gun turrets mounted forward makes her an … Read more

If you have ever stared at a photo of HMS Duke of York slicing through Arctic waters during WWII and thought about recreating that scene on your workbench, you are in the right place. The HMS Duke of York is one of the most celebrated King George V-class battleships ever built, famous for sinking the … Read more

Building a USS North Carolina model kit is one of the most rewarding projects a ship modeler can take on. The BB-55, nicknamed “Showboat” during her World War II service, earned 15 Battle Stars across the Pacific Theater and became one of the most decorated American battleships of the war. Today she sits as a … Read more

Building a USS Essex class carrier model kit is one of the most rewarding projects a naval modeler can take on. These ships were the backbone of the US Navy’s Pacific fleet during World War II, and having an accurate scale replica on your shelf tells a story that goes way beyond plastic and glue. … Read more

Building a CH-53 Sea Stallion model kit is one of the most rewarding projects a military aviation enthusiast can take on. The CH-53 family of heavy-lift helicopters has served the US Marine Corps and Navy for decades, from the jungles of Vietnam to modern-day amphibious operations. Its massive airframe, seven-bladed main rotor, and distinctive three-engine … Read more

The Gato-class submarines were the workhorses of the Pacific Theater during World War II. These fleet submarines sank more Japanese shipping than any other weapon system in the US arsenal, accounting for over 1,000 enemy vessels and crippling the Empire’s supply lines. For scale model enthusiasts, building a Gato-class submarine model kit connects you to … Read more

The Type VII U-boat stands as one of the most iconic submarines in naval history. Over 700 of these vessels served as the backbone of Germany’s U-boat fleet during World War II, becoming synonymous with the Battle of the Atlantic. Today, model builders around the world seek to capture this piece of maritime history in … Read more