Expert Support for Ship Modelers: From Selection to Building

HiSModel is not just a business project—it is built on our lifelong passion for naval history and ship modeling. We understand that building a historical ship model presents many challenges. It requires knowledge across a wide range of skills—from working with wood and paints to the specialized crafting of rigging and sails—combined with a deep understanding of historical and technical context.

It is often said that a sailor must master many trades. Given the complexity and scope of these skills, we are here to help and provide expert support.

We Help You Choose the Right Approach

Choosing the right path can be difficult, especially if you are just starting in this rewarding hobby. We are happy to discuss your plans and help you find the right direction:

• Model complexity: We will recommend a model that will not overwhelm you with difficulty—or one that offers the level of challenge you are looking for.
• Material and scale: We can help you choose between wooden and plastic kits and explain the differences in complexity between various scales and types of ship models.
• Custom sets: If you are building a model for which we do not offer one of our complete accessory sets for specific ship models, we can help you assemble a tailored selection based on your needs.
• Technical consultations: We are happy to provide quick advice on general accessory selection. We can confirm whether cannons designed for a specific ship are suitable for your project. For precise sizing of rigging blocks and rope diameters, you can also use our Rigging Calculator—a practical tool that significantly simplifies this process.

Note: For more technically demanding requests, we kindly ask for your patience. The development and preparation of a completely new full accessory set (e.g., cannons or blocks) based on historical plans may take several months due to workload.

Building Tips and Practical Guidance

Our goal is to make working with our products as easy as possible. For general advice, production insights, and step-by-step guides, we have prepared a dedicated section Guides and Instructions, where you will find tips for working with cloth sails, decks, and rigging. You can also find inspiration for your projects in our Photo Gallery of completed models.

Consult Your Questions Directly

Didn’t find the answer you were looking for? Need help selecting accessories or unsure about a specific modeling technique? Feel free to contact us—we will be happy to assist you:

• Email: message@hismodel.com
• Phone: +420 736 643 287

Your satisfaction with a precisely finished model is our greatest reward.