model yacht repairs

Second time at Crystal Cruises, upgrading the model:

If driving is not practical for you, packing and sending a model to our location is fairly easy. Just place it inside a large carton box which is at least 20" longer, wider, and taller than the model then fill the box with packing peanuts. Then bring the box to a local FEDEX station. Note that after the repair we will have to build a crate for your model's return voyage.

For a cost estimate, please send us some photos and the length of your ship model.  [email protected] . Please help us be efficient and do not call. We really need photos. In general, for a model ship that has rigging and masts, your minimum cost is only $900. For other types such as model yacht, ocean liner model, container ship model, ect., the minimum is $1,300. For a repair performed in Europe: same prices. Below are some of our representative restorations for your enjoyment.             

Please click on the thumbnails below to enlarge photos:

"I just want to let you know how thrilled my clients are with their ship. Thank you for taking the time and care in bringing it back to life. Nicole Hitchcock." "The work you did on my wife’s schooner, The Sword Fish, is beautiful! I too love to look at eye level from the stern to imagine the rough conditions under which the model was made. I guess men were really men back then!! Freeman."

Have a very fine model boat in need of repair?  Here's our sample.

"I contacted several model ship places in California for a repair and only you accepted it. Before I found you I had dragged myself to a big retailer and disappointed myself after learning that they imported everything and all they could fix was to glue back broken-off parts. More surprise was that another retailer whose web site appeared highly professional did not even have a warehouse! He also knew zip about building ship models. Anyway, it's a great pleasure to know you guys who are  saving my sinking ships.  Sincerely, Jim P."

"Hello! So I finally was able to give the ship back to my Dad! He was ecstatic to see it all repaired. He had no idea it was happening, and was absolutely thrilled to see it back in full glory. I wanted to let you guys know and thank you once again for your hard work and service! Thank you again! Brandon N"

" She has arrived and is beyond gorgeous! My son’s face was priceless and he actually thought I had somehow found another ship as he remembered how tragically damaged she was!  He’s happy that a case is being made since right away my granddaughter (9) wanted to touch it.  He was telling his family stories of how he ran around on her as a kid and all the fantastic treats he used to get in the galley etc.  Again, THANK YOU!!! Sincerely, Kate"'

One of the most sentimental moments we have experienced happened in September 2019. We picked up, repaired, and delivered a fine model build by a brother (now deceased) and passed down to his sister who's now bed ridden in a senior center in San Diego. We have revived innumerable loving memories with restorations but that was perhaps the first time we felt the full meaning of our job. "Awesome!! Thank you! You can't know how much joy this will bring her." Texted her niece, who had a model repaired and 2 large display cases made by us five years prior.

We also accept commissions to repair/restore other types of artwork. Below is one for the CEO of one of the world's most prominent music record companies, located in Santa Monica. We had this job after repairing his one-of-a-kind HMS Tiger model.

We also accepts jobs to build crates for the most odd-shaped art pieces. We charge only two third of what specialized art movers do but do a better job as model ships have the oddest shapes and we are extremely successful at packing them. 

Choosing a restorer might be tricky sometimes. You might think a well-known model kit company would be an optimal choice but you should think twice. A kit maker is specialized in computer drawing, molding, and prefabrication. He uses cheap flimsy wood for his kits. He is good at making thousands of kits in a short time but not necessarily good in constructing models, let alone restoring, which requires very a dissimilar skill set. ModelShipMaster might appear less authoritative compared to a big model kit producer but our skills in ship modeling and restoration are way superior. Our materials are peerless.

We hope the info presented above is helpful for you. If you have any questions, just send us an email. Wish you the best.  

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Antique Model Sailboat Restoration

Vintage and antique model sailboats make great decorative objects . On occasion I have an opportunity to restore one.

Restoration of the wooden sailboats on this page included:

• Repairing broken parts
• Replacing missing pieces
• Re-stinging ropes
• Cleaning and touch up

The model schooner below also needed a stand, which I was able to fabricate and finish to match.

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Model Yacht Restoration

Model yacht restoration  is more than a job, it’s a passion and a journey into yacht nautical history . Each project is unique, presenting its own set of challenges and rewards, and it’s this uniqueness that fuels my dedication to this craft.

Every model yacht I restore is a testament to my love for maritime history and fine craftsmanship. I find immense joy in researching, repairing, and reviving these models. Knowing that I’m preserving a piece of nautical heritage. Each vintage yacht restoration is a labour of love. Patience, precision, and historical accuracy are paramount.

By combining my passion for nautical history with expert craftsmanship, I deliver yacht restorations that not only meet but exceed my clients’ expectations, breathing new life into these miniature vessels and the stories they carry.