Ship model Russian frigate PALLADA (in Russian Паллада) of 1833

Russian frigate Pallada, 1 : 50 scale

Historic ship models

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We offer static wooden historic ship models. All are beautiful decorative pieces, and many are museum quality. Most people like ship models of the Great Age of Sail. That's what we offer. Our pieces are finely worked, fascinating model boats and tall ship models for display at your home or your office.

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We have more than 100 ship models in this website. Information is given about the original ship, plus a description of the ship model and many photos of the scale model, taken as views of the entire ship model and closer views of details. The easiest way to find a specific ship model is to look at the sitemap and use the "find" function of your browser.
Sailing ship enthusiasts will like the numerous high resolution photos.

This website has information on and an extensive of books on wooden ships and ship modeling.

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Please call me or send an email, if you have questions or are interested in one of the models.
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