Our products are not recommended for children without adult supervision.
We at Sea port Model Works design, hand craft, and sell an exclusive line of marine related craftsman model boat kits, structure kits, and fittings/parts to United States and International modelers in HO or 1/87, N or 1/160, and O or ¼” scales. We are the source for marine components for modelers of dioramas, model train layouts, and those who build and display fine boat and structure models. If your looking for the finest scale model boat and building kits, you’ve come to the right place. Our boats, parts/fittings and buildings will enhance your waterfront layout and help you to create the masterpiece you’re looking for.
Our kit components are primarily made from hand molded high quality artist resin, centrifugal molded pewter, laser cut wood, and photo etched brass. The making of these components is not merely a craft but an art as we continue to meet exacting technical standards.
Our resin, pewter, and photo etched brass parts are tough, durable, paintable, and easily machined.
Our kits include all parts and fittings necessary for assembly as shown in the photos unless noted otherwise. Detailed drawings, assembly and finishing instruction sheets are included.
Our prime objective is to provide the modeler with quality craftsman model boat kits, structure kits, detailed fittings, and accessories that give the modeler the option to either work from a kit, scratch build, or kit bash. Also to provide a model boat or structure completely built and finished to someone who simply does not have the time to model.
We offer our products directly to the modeler through our Web Site and Specific craftsman and model Shows.
All our products are hand crafted in the United States. The exception to this is the Sylvan Scale Model kits and the Osborn model kits which are made in Canada.
MODEL BOAT KITS
Our model boat kits are freelance designs that incorporate features from prototype vessels. Very little, if any, model shipbuilding skills are required for our kits as hulls are not plank on frame construction, but rather, for the most part, 100% made for you in resin. The modeler can focus on the superstructure (cabins, etc.), rigging, and finishing and not worry about the construction of the hull. The assembly of the superstructures are no different than assembling a building structure kit. We primarily focus on model boat kits that are “working craft vessels” such as tugs, barges, fishing and lobster boats, rail, passenger & auto ferries, cargo, lighters, etc.
STRUCTURE KITS
Our detailed craftsman waterfront building kits will compliment your diorama or layout. The components of our structure kits are crafted from artist resins & laser cut wood. We offer buildings that we feel are suitable for a waterfront community or other coastal applications.
FITTINGS
Our highly detailed pewter, brass, and resin marine and model boat fittings, although specific in size and recommended for specific scale applications, many, can often be used in other larger or smaller scale projects, depending on the application. Many of our high quality fittings have been designed specifically for our model boat kits.
“BUILT UPS” AND RESTORATION
NOTE: If we have a fully built-up, model in stock, which would be built, painted, and weathered to our specifications, of a kit you are interested in, it may be available for purchase. Check at the bottom of the specific kit’s product description to see if that item is offered “Built Up”
This model would be completely ready to place on your layout, diorama, bookshelf or mantle. The total cost will include the model, which includes the cost of the kit, and Special packing/shipping and handling. If possible, arrange with us for pickup in the NH Seacoast area or possibly at the yearly Amherst Railway Society Inc. Hobby Show at the Big E in Springfield, MA late January. Either of these two delivery options would minimize or eliminate the shipping cost. If interested in purchasing one of our built-up models call us at 603-498-3849, to confirm price, availability, and other specifics. At that time, we will provide you with multiple photos of the specific built-up model you will be purchasing.
Our model boats, waterfront structures, dioramas, are crafted by artists and professional modelers who have the required nautical knowledge, respect for the prototype and the eye for quality and detail.
You will need to contact us directly to make arrangements for the purchase of built and finished models.
If you need to have one of our built-up models restored, please contact us to discuss your needs.
SUMMARY
We promote “on line” or “phone” communications with our customers to discuss the model construction and finishing.
We welcome photos and descriptions for work in progress and finished boat or structure models that will be displayed on our web site “Modeler’s Gallery”. Send photos sized at 1024 pixels maximum (width or length
Thank you for visiting our website. Contact Bruce or Nancy Nickerson at: sales@seaportmodelworks.com or by phone at 603-498-3849 for questions regarding any of our products.