Tell us about your boat
Send several good photographs, the key dimensions and anything that makes your boat special to you. We assess the possibilities and ask follow-up questions.
My boat, my story
Your boat. Your memories.Your story.
A boat is much more than a vessel. It represents freedom, adventure and precious moments on the water. We bring your own boat to life as a unique, entirely handcrafted model — so her story always stays close.
More than a model
Your boat may find a new owner. The memories will always remain yours.
A model of your own boat takes you back to the first voyage, the places you discovered, summers on the water and the people who shared those moments. It is not simply a model of a boat. It is a tangible part of your life.
Your boat in miniature
No two boats — and no two stories — are the same.
Every model is individually created from your own boat. Its shape, colours, proportions and recognisable details are carefully captured. Never mass-produced, but a personal keepsake with a character of its own.
Our craftsmanship
Watch your model come to life.
When you commission a model, you entrust us with a piece of your personal history. That is why every project is treated as unique. With patience and care, our craftsmen recreate the lines, colours and smallest recognisable features of your boat.
- Shaping the hull
- Structure and colour
- Distinctive details by hand
- Carefully inspected and shipped
How it works
From your story to a model for life.
You do not need to know exactly what is possible. Send us a few photographs and tell us about your boat; we will personally guide you through every step.
Receive your personal quote
You receive a proposal covering scale, finish, price, expected lead time and shipping.
We collect every detail
After approval we request all-round photographs, close-ups, colours and dimensions. Better information means greater accuracy.
The craftsman starts building
Your model is built entirely by hand in Indonesia. Follow every stage in your private client portal.
We review the result together
At major milestones you receive photographs and can ask questions or clarify a detail.
Safely delivered
After final inspection, your model is carefully packed, shipped and delivered to you.
Four clear payment stages
10%on commission40%when the hull is ready40%on completion10%after delivery
Our story
Every vessel has a story worth preserving.
Some boats have crossed oceans. Others explored the Dutch coastline, sailed quiet lakes and rivers, or brought family and friends together for unforgettable days on the water. Ship Models brings these personal stories together with Indonesian model-making craftsmanship.
We do not simply build a miniature of a vessel. We create a lasting reminder of everything that boat means to you — with a love of ships and deep respect for the craft.
A beautiful memory for the future
Keep her story close.
Perhaps the time will come to sell your beloved boat, sailing becomes more difficult, or you simply want to preserve the memories now. A handcrafted model keeps part of that journey at home — to admire, talk about and pass on.
You sailed her. You loved her. Now keep her story.
The perfect gift
Some gifts carry an entire story.
A model of someone’s own boat is a deeply personal gift for retirement, a birthday or anniversary, a special milestone, the sale of a beloved boat or a lifetime of sailing.
Give something no shop can offer: their own boat and their own memories, in miniature.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of vessels can you model?
Almost any type: tugs, motor yachts, inland vessels, sailing boats and workboats. Good photographs and measurements determine feasibility.
How large will my model be?
We agree the scale and size with you, considering the vessel, level of detail, display space and safe shipping.
How long does a build take?
Lead time depends on size, complexity and detail. Your personal quote includes an expected completion window.
Which photographs are needed?
We ask for front, side and rear views plus close-ups of the wheelhouse, deck, fittings, name, colours and distinctive features.
Can I request changes during the build?
You receive progress photographs and can clarify details. Major changes may affect price and timing; we discuss this first.
How do payments work?
In four stages: 10% on commission, 40% when the hull is ready, 40% on completion and 10% after delivery.
How is my model transported?
The model is carefully protected in suitable packaging or a crate for shipment from Indonesia to you.
Request your custom model
Which story can we preserve for you?
Send us a few photographs, the name of your boat and anything you would like us to know about her. We will then discuss your wishes, size, level of detail, expected production time and price, without obligation. You do not need to know exactly what you want — we are happy to guide you.
Your boat. Your memories. Your story. Let us turn it into something you can keep forever.