1/145 to 1/199 Scale Model Ships

Mid-Scale Naval Modeling Excellence

The 1/145 to 1/199 scale range represents the ideal balance between display presence and practical workspace requirements for naval modelers seeking historically significant subjects with impressive detail. This specialized collection features exceptional kits from renowned manufacturers Heller, Flagship Models, and Lindberg, spanning from 16th-century exploration vessels to pivotal Civil War ironclads that revolutionized naval warfare. These mid-range scales provide sufficient surface area to showcase weathering techniques, rigging work, and authentic detail while remaining manageable for most modeling spaces and display cabinets.

At 1/150 scale, Heller's La Grande Hermine captures Jacques Cartier's famous 16th-century flagship that explored the St. Lawrence River during France's early North American expeditions. This historic sailing vessel features authentic period rigging, detailed deck structures, and characteristic hull lines that defined exploration ships of the era. The kit is also available as a starter kit configuration complete with paints, brushes, and cement, making it perfect for builders new to Age of Sail subjects or those seeking a complete package for immediate construction.

Revolutionary Civil War Ironclads

The 1/192 scale range showcases pivotal Civil War naval innovations from Flagship Models that forever changed maritime warfare. The legendary USS Monitor features the revolutionary rotating turret design that represented a quantum leap in naval architecture, with its distinctive low-profile deck and armored turret that could engage targets in any direction. The CSS Virginia, formerly USS Merrimack, represents the Confederate response with its distinctive casemate ironclad design that fought Monitor at the historic Battle of Hampton Roads in 1862. The USS Choctaw ironclad ram served on western rivers, combining heavy armor with powerful armament for riverine operations during the Vicksburg campaign.

At 1/170 scale, the Lindberg USS Carronade Bobtail Battle Cruiser represents unique American naval design with distinctive features that make for an engaging and unusual build. These mid-scale kits deliver museum-quality results with authentic historical accuracy, each representing careful research and engineering to capture the character and significance of these remarkable vessels from maritime history. For modelers exploring different naval scales, our 1/144 scale ships, 1/200 scale ships, and 1/350 scale ships collections offer complementary subjects for comprehensive naval displays.