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Building a model of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) is more than a weekend hobby project. It is a chance to hold a piece of naval history in your hands. The Kitty Hawk served from 1961 to 2009, spanning conflicts from Vietnam to Iraq, and was the last conventionally powered supercarrier in the US Navy … Read more

Building a scale model of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is one of the most rewarding projects a naval history buff or scale modeler can take on. As the fourth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, the “TR” (her crew calls her “The Big Stick”) has served in nearly every major US Navy operation since her commissioning in … Read more

Building a model of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is one of the most rewarding projects a naval modeler can take on. This Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has served the United States Navy since 2003, and its distinctive island superstructure and massive flight deck make it instantly recognizable on any display shelf. I have spent … Read more

Building model kits of famous naval vessels is one of the most rewarding hobbies I have picked up over the years. There is something deeply satisfying about assembling hundreds of tiny parts into a detailed replica of a ship that changed history. When our team set out to find the best USS George Washington model … Read more

If you have ever stared at a photo of HMS Hermes steaming toward the Falklands with Sea Harriers lined up on her deck, you already know why this ship holds such a grip on naval modelers. HMS Hermes was the world’s first ship designed from the keel up as an aircraft carrier, and her service … Read more

Building a model of HMS Queen Elizabeth is one of the most rewarding projects a naval modelling enthusiast can take on. As the flagship of the Royal Navy and the largest warship ever built for the United Kingdom, this 65,000-ton carrier has captured the imagination of modellers worldwide since her commissioning in 2017. Whether you … Read more

If you have ever stared at a photo of HMS Illustrious slicing through the Atlantic and thought about recreating that scene on your workbench, you are in the right place. The Invincible-class aircraft carrier is one of the most recognizable Royal Navy warships of the modern era, and building a scale model of her is … Read more

If you have ever stared at a reference photo of the German battleship Scharnhorst and thought about recreating it on your workbench, you are in good company. The Scharnhorst was one of the most formidable warships in the Kriegsmarine, serving from 1939 until her sinking at the Battle of North Cape in December 1943. She … Read more

Building a model of the USS Indianapolis is one of those projects that stays with you long after the last part is glued in place. The CA-35 Portland-class heavy cruiser carries a story few other ships can match, from delivering components of the first atomic bomb to its tragic sinking in July 1945. Our team … Read more

If you have ever tried tracking down HMAS Sydney model kits, you already know the frustration. There is no direct off-the-shelf kit of this famous Australian light cruiser. Instead, experienced modelers take a different approach: they build conversion bases from existing warship kits and modify them to replicate the HMAS Sydney II or one of … Read more