Blog Posts from Premier Ship Models
Starting a model boat kit can be both a daunting and exciting prospect. Whether you’re a first time model maker or an experienced one, you will always be faced with several challenges when completing a model. In this blog, we explore the most common challenges and offer our advice for overcoming them. Achieving total accuracy…
At Premier Ship Models, we’ve always been driven to give our customers the best user experience possible by creating a website that’s easy to navigate. In 2013 we pushed this concept further after developing four international websites, which better served our overseas customers, allowing them to checkout in their local currency. On July 4th we launched…
This week, the exciting news was announced that the wreck of the HMS Endeavour might have been discovered on the seabed off the coast of Newport Harbor, Providence, Rhode Island. The finding of the Endeavour would unearth facts about the 200-year-old famous exploration voyages of Captain James Cook. Unfortunately, the possibility of the wreck found…
This week, the Harmony of the Seas sailed out of Southampton Harbor to the awe of many adorning eyes. At a length of 361 meters and a passenger capacity of 6,780, she is now the largest floating cruise ship in the world. In this blog, we ask the question of to what extent the Harmony…
This week we caught up with model maker Kaloyan at our UK workshop to discuss our latest project nearing completion; a ship model of the SS Corinthic. Kaloyan shared details about how he found his way in to model making, using 3D printing for the first time and gave advice to other model makers starting…
Collectors frequently ask about leaving ship models to loved ones in wills and their valuation. Like all collectibles and valuables, ship models would be considered part of the overall estate, unless you specify who is to inherit your ship models after your death. Many collectors value their models beyond the monetary value and prefer to…
After 12 years, we have developed an eclectic range of model ships here at Premier Ship Models. Although our range is diverse, and our customers have a wide variety of choice, sometimes we don’t have what they’re looking for. On other occasions, it is a case of the customer having a particular ship that is…
Scroll down for video London is a city of endless excitement and opportunity. It is a city of great architecture, historic sights and delicious food. Above all, what makes London so great is the level of cultural diversity that has developed over the years. This diversity has helped make London a city where there is…
Over the past few years, remakes of classic Disney films have been flooding our cinema screens, with such titles including Cinderella and Maleficent. The new releases have done a great job of recreating our childhood memories with a superb addition of great acting and attention-holding special effects. The latest addition to this running series is…
Last week we announced details of our model ship restoration work on the HMS Albion, which was 300 years old. This got us thinking about not only historical ship models, but also how ships have developed across the course of time. With a specific focus on military vessels, this week we take a snapshot look at…
vincent bekaert2024-09-13After a Dutch company told me they were no longer taking orders, a Chinese company did not respond and an American one did not offer the desired finish, I ended up at Premier Ship Models in January 2024. I opted for a premium finish from 6-8 months for the build of a 1990 Hinkley Sou'wester. With nothing more than a top view and a side view and a lot of photos they got to work. 9 times I got an update with photos to assess the progress and make comments. I happily made a photo album of this. I asked for quite a few corrections, which were all carried out. The only downside was a huge underestimation of the shipping costs. But the ship was very well packed and delivered in September. The sailing ship had suffered a bit on the journey, but I was able to repair that easily, except for the downhaul - it was too simple and would break off again immediately. I left that out (it would still be nice to receive a "real life" version). The correspondence was very good, my sincere thanks to the team for the great job!Douglas Holmes2024-09-10The first time I used Premier Ship Models was for a kit of the Batavia, this year. (2024). I was so happy with the service that when I was looking at getting the 'ghost ship' The Flying Dutchman, I checked around online and was extremely pleased to find they had it. Not only that but they were cheaper than other model ship kit suppliers I have used in the past. And again, on top of that it only took 8 days to get from placing the order in the UK to having FedEx deliver it on my doorstep in Western Australia. To put that into perspective, I am still awaiting delivery via Australia Post for some parts from Sydney NSW, three separate orders placed 15 days ago.... Extremely satisfied and would recommend them to anyone.cashrc2024-08-13Premier Ship Models did a great job of finding the kit I was after, an Aeronaut Pilot boat. Once found, it shipped quickly, but was held up in customs. Premier reached out to me and customs, and I received the kit a few days later. Premier is now one of my go-tos for European and Asian rc ship models.Bob moore2024-08-12fast and friendly service. thank you.Tim Fletcher2024-08-12Best place for your model needs without a doubt. I had a little trouble with an order (not Premier's fault) and I couldn't have asked for better support. Whenever I needed an answer or had a question the people at Premier responded usually within 24 hrs. They never left me waiting for an answer. Best business I have seen for customer service.William Madar2024-08-12Excellent selection.
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