If you have ever stood on a pier and looked up at a full-sized aircraft carrier, you know the sheer scale is hard to wrap your head around. Now imagine shrinking that down to your workbench. That is exactly what building a carrier model kit feels like, and the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) is … 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
Building a scale model of HMS Invincible is one of the most rewarding projects a naval history enthusiast can take on. Whether you are drawn to the famous Falklands War aircraft carrier or the WWI battlecruiser that shared the same name, there is a kit out there that matches your skill level and budget. I … 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
HMS Ark Royal is one of the most iconic warships in Royal Navy history, and building a model of this legendary aircraft carrier is a rewarding project for any scale modeler. Launched in 1937 and sunk by a U-boat torpedo in November 1941, Ark Royal served with distinction during the early years of World War … Read more
HMS Warspite earned more battle honors than any other Royal Navy warship in history. From Jutland in 1916 to the Pacific in 1945, this Queen Elizabeth class battleship served through both World Wars and survived hits that would have sunk most ships. For scale modelers, building a replica of this legendary vessel is a rite … Read more