Packaging Information

All of our models are fully assembled, inspected and insured. Guaranteed to arrive undamaged or your money back! Handcrafted Model Ships brings you the highest-quality model ships found anywhere. As model-ship experts, we provide professionally designed and prepared packaging for your model. We know how important it is to you that your model arrives in perfect condition. You can order with confidence that when you receive your model, you will love it!

Packaging Details

The hull, front and back of the model ship rests in styrofoam and are secured with bungee straps. This ensures that the model cannot move during shipping. The model is then surrounded by a wood frame to ensure that none of the masts or booms are damaged. The wood frame has styrofoam on all of its edges to provide a cushion of safety to the wood frame when the box is moved. We then perform a seven-point inspection to make sure that your model is perfect before it is shipped. The model, safely surrounded by its wood frame, is then placed inside of a heavy, industrial-strength cardboard box. The box is marked with "This Side Up" and "Fragile" stickers to ensure that it is handled properly. We have been shipping with DHL Express and DHL Danzas for years. They know we sell model ships and handle the packages with extreme care. As a result of all of our precautions, less than 1% of our models are damaged during shipping.