Sailing ships

Building model sailing ships: a special challenge for hobbyists

To watch a large sailing ship at full speed, we rarely have the opportunity to do so today. How fascinating these traditional ships still are is proven by the number of visitors to the Kiel Week or the Hanse Sail in Rostock. However, model builders can bring the impressive ships home in a detailed miniature version.

Decorative models that cause a sensation

Many model builders choose sailing ships because they offer a lot of fun to tinker with and are also very decorative. With their extensive rigging, many sails and extensive deck superstructures, the models are a real eye-catcher in any room. At the same time, hobbyists learn something about the history of seafaring. As early as the 8th century, the Vikings undertook raids with sailing ships and caused horror on the European mainland. The agile, ocean-going combat ships could be used in a variety of ways. With their shallow draught, these ships gave robbers the opportunity to sail on rivers and thus penetrate far into the interior of a country.

At the end of the 18th century, the H.M.S. Bounty, one of the most famous sailing ships ever, was on its way to the West Indies. The crew burned the imposing ship in 1790 to avoid being discovered after the legendary mutiny. The Revell model kit represents the H.M.S. Bounty in 1:110 scale.

Furthermore, Revell has the Black Pearl, this fictional ship became famous in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. They are easily recognizable by their black distinctive hull and sails. The ship is available in the Revell online shop in 1:72 scale and is a real level 5 challenge.

Jolly Roger Sailing Ship: an eerily glowing pirate ship

Scary stories and sailor's yarns have been part of shipping for centuries. Revell also has an interesting offer in this respect, which is guaranteed to fascinate young model builders. The Jolly Roger sailing ship glows in the dark and thus looks mysterious and eerie. This spectacular effect is achieved by using night glow paint and stickers with a glow effect. The paint stores the light from the environment and can emit it again in the dark for a certain period of time. Since the fluorescent paint must be processed strictly according to the regulations, parents should support their young model builders in this work.

Level information provides orientation

Anyone who decides to build more complex sailing ships as a hobbyist should already have gained some experience in model making. The majority of Revell sailing ships belong to Level 5, while the model of the Santa Maria (Level 4) on a scale of 1:96 places somewhat lower demands on the skill of the model builder. For model building beginners, the Spanish Galleon model is recommended. The model of the galleon from the Mediterranean region is relatively easy to build. Nevertheless, it looks very impressive with its structured sails and the decorations on the stern. Those who have successfully completed this model will certainly soon dare to tackle the next project.