Historic model ship kits, hobby tools and ship modeling books

Serving modelers since 1976, Model Expo is the largest ship model company in the United States. Turn to the masters of modeling for hundreds of historic wooden ship model kits and thousands of hobby tools. You won't find a larger selection anywhere.

Model ship kits - Want to try your hand at building a historic ship model? You've come to the right place! From the Bluenose to the USS Constitution, Model Expo offers the largest variety available anywhere. Radio control ship models are also available. Prices start as low as $49.99.

Model ship building tools - From tiny drills and files to specialized hand tools, from airbrushes and compressors to miniature lathes and precision power tools, Model Expo has it all. You’ll find all the tools a novice or professional modeler needs to turn out superbly crafted models.

Whether you’re a first time modeler or a pro, trust Model Expo for the best in wooden ship models and the tools for building them.

Why build wooden model ship kits? A wooden ship model is more than an object of beauty. It’s your ticket to distant seas, far-away places and long-ago times. The cargo it carries is history, adventure and romance.

Engage your mind as well as your hands. Working with fine wood, realistically detailed metal fittings and cotton rigging evokes visions of the historic model ship, Charles W. Morgan sailing the oceans in search of the massive but elusive whale. The USS Constitution engaged in a fierce battle. Or, the Niagara claiming victory over the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie.

Top quality kits make museum quality models. From easy-to-build schooners to elaborate frigates, we produce the finest and most historically accurate wooden ship model kits in the world. We use only the finest materials - premium woods, cotton rigging, turned brass components and precision-cast Britannia metal fittings. Laser cut wooden parts guarantee a perfect fit, making assembly fast and easy. Clear plans overlook no detail, and illustrated English instructions explain every step of construction.

Start ship modeling today… it’s easier than you think! Even if you’ve never built a model before, you can build a beautiful scale replica. Creating a ship model brings you countless hours of enjoyment. And, a museum quality model you’ll display with pride… a valuable keepsake to be treasured for many generations.