Why ModelShipMaster.com?

1/ Accuracy: A model needs to have a correct hull to begin with. To make a correct hull of a ship, an artisan must have the support of a revered research team. Our knowledge is so immense that even when you can't take photos of the parts under the waterline, your model will mostly still have a correct important hull features. That is the reason we show our models' hulls while others don't. While many neglect the unique curves of a ship's hull, even ignoring the important bulbous bow (Google 'SS Rex model' and you will see), we care a great deal about it.

Another important aspect about accuracy is the scale of the parts and their locations. We see that some retailers who constantly advertise 'museum quality', 'incredible details" neglect these aspects too much. For an example, you can Google 'Boston Whaler yacht model.'

We are the only merchant in the U.S. that can build and repair model ships on-site. This means that our headquarters has the technical capacity to check the work of our artisans to ensure accuracy. Because of this quality control, only the very best and honest craftsmen can join ModelShipMaster team. This link tells a story of how our quality control benefits buyers: Models for Hargrave Custom Yachts. 

2/ Honesty: We post large photos. For some model makers, it's much easier for them to say "museum quality" than to prove it. Most of their photos are so small that even professionals like us have a hard time to really see. If you are new to model ships, insist on seeing photos that are at least 6" wide on your computer screen and zooming in small sections of the model in order to show if the paint is smooth, if the windows are clean cuts, uniform and aligned, among other things. The photos must cover all angles of the model, especially the hull (the most difficult to make correctly) and its underwater parts such as the propeller and rudder. In this digital age, a simple cell phone can give massive photos, and that would make the smart think posting small photos is in fact intentional. By the way, try not to view an item of high value on a smart phone -- too small for your eyes. We have a repair facility in California and we have come in contact with quite a few models that looked quite good from afar but accuracy and craftsmanship had a lot of room for improvement. 

We focus on quality, and thus abstained ourselves from tricky advertising words such as 'free shipping", "museum quality", "any", "easy". Shipping  cost is not cheap, averaging $150 for a medium model in the U.S., and can't be free. "Museum quality"? A museum in a rural area in a poor country is still called a museum. When you see someone stresses on this phrase, or says "visit the Pentagon, the White House...", don't assume it's true. Ask for proof of models (names and photos) built for major museums (that ModelShipMaster has done business with) such as the Smithsonian, Museum of Science and Industry, National Museum of the American Sailor, Mariners' Museum and Park, Maritime Museum of San Diego, the United States Naval War College. These institutions are in the business of showcasing precious and educational objects. Their picky curators are knowledgeable and we don't believe any other commercial builder can send a model to their prestigious buildings. Showcasing a ship model to millions of people from all over the world is not an unworried decision.

3/ Artistry: We produce works of art. Your models will look grand, alive, and project characters. They are not 'dead' like a plastic toy nor a simple decorative accessory. For example, many of our warships' guns can be manually rotated so that they can be turned to a certain direction to maximize naval power effect per your linking. The airplane on your carriers are arranged in combat positions. Yachts' and cruise ships' swimming pools have simulated water.

When you look at the choice of wood (for yachts) and the tiny details, you will see our hearts in your model. Our artistic mind does not stop at there. It extends to the base, with an analogy of a beautiful frame to house a magnificent painting. We add a real wood inlay to most base; we shorten the pedestals when your model is small (Google 'Boston Whaler yacht model' and you will see a pair of unproportional pedestals from another maker.) These little actions do not come easy and cheap but what we care most is your proud display that will win the hearts of your loved ones and friends.

4/ Rareness and potential heirloom: When you acquire our models, you can rest assured that there are not many of them out there at all. The vast majority of our 'best seller' models haven't exceed 10 units.

We urge you to spend several hours to do research before making a decision to acquire a model ship. The model will stay with your family for a long time. It can be an eye magnet for many years to come or a 'dead' decorative accessory in just a few short months. One becomes a treasured heirloom while the other ends up in a garage sale by your children.

Although our model ships are the best out there by a wide margin, we understand that no model is perfect, and we welcome your feedback. If you have great knowledge about any ships, please click here to let us know or for a reward. Thank you.