Basically a handcrafted ship model for sale on our site is not going to be an assembly line product. Because all of our models are assembled by hand and not by a machine, hence the word "handcrafted". Machines are used to cut the wood however final assembly of all the fine products we have are put together by a human.
Seasoned exotic woods, brass fittings, chrome plated, stainless steel and high quality linen's are used to construct our model boats, model ships and sailboat models. Several coats of finish are applied by hand to ensure a high gloss on the superior model ships we sell. Coatings are applied and sanded to provide the finish you can see on the models for sale on our site.
I just wanted you ship model collectors to know you always get what you pay for. Most museum quality ships sell for thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours are spent constructing them. If they are constructed in the US they usually cost over $3,000 dollars. The wood is usually cut from a larger piece by the builder, they meticulously assemble every piece of planking, the masts and all the other fine details. The whole process can result in thousands of hours being expended in the construction of just one model. I have seen some of the shops they use and I can tell you these guys can make toothpicks with the tools they have. Now we do provide this service on our site if you should so want a special model made. You can see some examples here. Custom Builds Commissioning a model to be built is an easy process and if you have the patience to wait, it is well worth it.
I have built a lot of models over the years but it would be impossible for my wife and I to keep up with the demand for the models we offer for sale. We have searched the world over to find the finest quality builders. We do our best to control pricing and deliver a quality product to our customers for a reasonable cost.
I sell some great looking model ships that are not made here but they are a high quality, built to scale and a great representation of the original ship! And we really do have some in museums!
Moral of the story.When you see cheap models on the web don't think for a second you are getting a true museum quality ship model for $69.95.
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