1/700 AJM Model Ships

AJM Models 1/700 Scale Resin Naval Ship Kits

AJM Models has earned a distinguished reputation among naval modelers for producing high-quality resin kits of unusual and historically significant vessels that would otherwise remain unavailable to the modeling community. Specializing in 1/700 scale, AJM Models brings meticulous research and exceptional casting quality to every release, focusing on auxiliary vessels, converted merchant ships, and lesser-known warships that played crucial roles in naval history.

Canadian Armed Merchant Cruisers

The collection features two remarkable Canadian conversions from the Prince-class ocean liners. HMCS Prince David served as a Landing Ship Infantry Medium (LSIM), participating in numerous amphibious operations during WWII. HMCS Prince Robert underwent conversion to an anti-aircraft cruiser, bristling with defensive armament to protect convoys and task forces. These kits capture the unique configurations of these Canadian wartime conversions with accurate superstructure details, armament layouts, and distinctive modifications that transformed luxury liners into effective naval combatants.

French Auxiliary Cruiser Charles Plumier

The French auxiliary cruiser Charles Plumier represents the fascinating category of armed merchant vessels pressed into naval service. Originally a civilian ship, Charles Plumier received armament and military equipment to serve as an auxiliary cruiser, patrolling sea lanes and supporting fleet operations. This kit showcases the hybrid nature of auxiliary cruisers with their combination of merchant ship hull forms and naval weaponry, offering modelers an intriguing subject that bridges civilian and military maritime architecture.

Netherlands Escort Carrier HMNS Macoma

HMNS Macoma of the Rapana Class represents the Netherlands' contribution to escort carrier operations during WWII. These small aircraft carriers, converted from merchant hulls, provided vital air cover for convoys crossing the Atlantic and supporting amphibious operations. The kit features the distinctive flight deck, island superstructure, and aircraft handling equipment that characterized these essential convoy protection vessels. This rare subject offers Dutch naval history enthusiasts an opportunity to model their nation's maritime heritage.

British Seaplane Tender HMS Ben My Chree

HMS Ben My Chree served as a British seaplane tender, representing the early evolution of naval aviation before purpose-built aircraft carriers became standard. These specialized vessels carried, maintained, and launched seaplanes for reconnaissance, anti-submarine patrol, and fleet support missions. The kit captures the unique features of seaplane tenders including aircraft handling cranes, seaplane stowage areas, and the specialized equipment required to operate these early naval aircraft from surface vessels.

Premium Resin Kit Quality

Every AJM Models kit features precision resin castings with crisp detail and minimal cleanup required, comprehensive photo-etched brass detail sets for railings, ladders, and fine details, detailed instruction sheets with historical background and assembly guidance, and accurate paint and marking information based on extensive historical research. These multimedia kits are designed for experienced modelers who appreciate rare subjects and enjoy the challenge of working with resin and photo-etched components.

Expand Your Naval Collection

Complement your AJM Models ships with additional vessels from our comprehensive 1/700 Scale Model Ships collection, featuring mainstream and specialty manufacturers. Whether you're building a WWII convoy scene, recreating specific naval operations, or simply collecting unique vessels, these rare AJM Models subjects add historical depth and modeling interest to any naval collection.

For modelers seeking unusual subjects, exceptional detail, and historically significant vessels that mainstream manufacturers overlook, AJM Models 1/700 scale resin kits deliver museum-quality results and fascinating naval history.