G.K.Modellbau Wooden Ship Kits from Across The Pond

G.K.Modellbau wooden kits uses the Kammerlander technique of assembling plank on frame construction.

The "Duke William" herself! A British Admiralty purchase in 1763. Original design basis came from two captured French cutters in 1761. Thirty one of these ships were built up to 1784. British Navy relayed messages with same. Scale 1:50, Overall Length is 23.62", Beam is 4.8", Height is 19.69". #2027B $359.00

Two Masted 1816 Baltimore Clipper "Anne McKynley," was one of the few high speed clippers for which detailed plans exist. Famous for her racy appearance during the golden age of sail. Clippers built on the USA east coast carried wool, tea, & opium. Scale 1:87, L-17.9", W -7.15", H- 15.3" #2019 ... $189.99

Commissioner Hamilton's Gunboat 1808 Eighty-five of these gunboats were in service throughout Napoleon´s empire. These gunboats carried long barrel 48-pounder cannon with limited rotation. They carried a fully rotating 48-pounder carronade at the stern. Their planking was distinctive with carvel planking (flush fitted caulked planks) used on their sides down to the gunwales. Clinker planking (lap strake, overlapping) was used from the gunwales down to the keel. Kit is based on original plans from the British Admiralty. Kit includes cast metal canon, brass fittings, and a milled stand with formed stanchions, instructions, printed sails. Scale 1:50 L 14.77", W 4.17", H 15.86 # 2028B $289.00

18th Century Model Kit. Wonderfully detailed wood kit comes fully equipped with rowlocks, oars and pre-printed sails. Decorative wales included. Flag not included. Scale is 1:48, Length 7" - Width 1.9"- Height 2.4" #2024 $38.99T

The Lauck Street Shipyard Presents
The College of Model Shipbuilding
by Robert E.Hunt
A series of practicums based on kits, teaches every aspect of model shipbuilding, from a beginners kit to a kitbashed advanced kit. For information, contact
Bob Hunt at shipbuilder@adelphia.net
314 Lauck Dr., Winchester, VA 22603


HOLSTEIN YACHT, 1857 This is a model of a rugged boat formerly used to transport farm products up and down the coasts of Germany's Schleswig Holstein province. Noted for their speed and large cargo carrying capacity, these coastal work boats featured outstanding handling characteristics even when heavily loaded. Scale 1:75, Length: 13.02", Width: 3.33", Height: 15". # 2010A . . . $79.99		NORTH SEA PILOT BOAT, 1900 Uses the cutter rig originated on the east coast of U.S.A. In Europe the "easy to trim" rig w/smaller crew requirement became popular on small craft such as North Sea fishing boats. Model developed from original Szymanski draft was typically used in 20th C. Featuring a mainsail set on gaff & boom, a fore sail & jib set on jib boom. Scale 1:75, L: 11.75", W: 2.66", H: 9.60". # 2012A . . . $59.99

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18th Century Whaleboat. A very highly detailed, wooden model of a popular whaling boat used for Coastal work and also taken aboard whaling ships to be used at sea. Comes complete with rowlocks, oars and sail. Scale 1:40, Length is 7.6", Beam is 1.75", Height is 6.5". #2007 .. $61.99		Two Masted Sloop. This small, sturdy sloop is based on a draft drawn by Chapman. Boats of this type were used primarily to transport high-ranking officers. Includes rowlocks, oars, pre-printed sails. Scale 1:45, Length is 9.4", Height 5.75". #2017 ... $41.99

NEW Just Arrived! 30Watt 120V A.C. Soldering Iron takes the #3003 and #3006 bending and forming tools. Comes with stand for use with the #3003 tip only. Nine inches long with tip. $15.75 each. IN STOCK!
Return to: Across The Pond Homepage		A. Plank Bending Tips #3006 $23.99 B. Bending Tips, complete with set screw, wrench. #3003 . . . $10.49		Easy to use plank cutters shown above in use. Plank Cutters #3009 $14.49