Cruise Ships

A modern cruise ship is a large, complex subject. Tiered superstructure, hundreds of balconies, lifeboat arrangements, funnel branding and hull livery all have to be right, or the model reads as approximate.

Building a liner accurately

We build from general arrangement drawings and yard or operator photographs. CAD and 3D printing handle the repeating elements, balcony rails, davits, windows and deck furniture, where consistency across hundreds of identical parts is what makes the model convincing. Hull and superstructure are built and finished by hand.

Modern ships and classic liners

Both are built here, and they are different jobs. A current cruise ship is about clean surfaces, glazing and balcony repetition. A classic liner brings riveted plating, multiple funnels and promenade decks, and usually needs archive research to establish her fit at a given date.

Scale and mounting

Scale is agreed around the display space, since a liner modelled too large becomes impractical to house. Waterline builds on a painted or mirrored sea base suit desks and counters. Full hull models on a cradle suit cabinets. Given the fine deck detail, a fitted case is usually worth including.

Other options

Stock liners, Titanic included, are in ready made cruise ship models, and kits in liner kits. To commission a named ship, enquire here.

Common questions

Can you build a ship that has been sold or renamed?

Yes. Tell us which name, livery and period you want represented.

Can the model be ready for a fixed date?

Sometimes. Raise the date at enquiry stage and we will tell you honestly before you commit.