Custom Ship Models for Shipyards
Turn newbuilding drawings, GA plans, CAD files, 3D engineering data and vessel specifications into detailed physical ship models for customer presentations, vessel delivery ceremonies, shipyard showrooms, maritime exhibitions and completed project displays.
Turn Shipyard Engineering Information Into a Tangible Vessel Presentation
A newbuilding project often contains enough technical information to create a physical model long before the full-size vessel is delivered.
General arrangement drawings, side elevations, deck plans, CAD files, 3D engineering references, equipment drawings, renderings and vessel specifications can help define the model.
The finished model can then become a physical representation of the shipyard project for customers, owners, exhibitions, delivery ceremonies, showrooms and long-term project display.
Where Shipyards Can Use Custom Vessel Models
One physical model can continue to support a project across several commercial and presentation stages.
New Vessel Presentation
Present a new vessel design to owners, partners and customers before or after construction.
Vessel Delivery Ceremony
Create a permanent physical representation of an important completed newbuilding project.
Client Presentation
Explain vessel design, proportions and major visible features during customer meetings.
Shipyard Showroom Display
Present completed vessel classes and construction capability to visiting owners and partners.
Maritime Trade Show Model
Use a detailed newbuilding model as a visual centerpiece at marine industry exhibitions.
Sales Presentation
Present vessel families, standard designs or specialized shipbuilding capability.
Project Commemorative Model
Preserve an important yard project, vessel series or delivery milestone.
Engineering Display
Provide teams and visitors with a physical overview of the vessel configuration.
Owner & Yard Presentation Sets
Projects requiring several presentation models can be planned according to size and quantity.
Start Directly From Newbuilding Drawings & Digital Engineering Data
Shipyards often have the strongest technical reference package available for a new vessel. These files can provide a structured foundation for physical model development.
Plans d'ensemble
Define the overall configuration, deck levels, bridge location, accommodation and major equipment.
Side Profile & Elevations
Support hull profile, superstructure position and external vessel appearance.
CAD / DWG Files
Digital ship design references can support dimensional and geometric interpretation.
3D Engineering References
Existing 3D data can help define complex structures and component relationships.
Equipment Drawings
Cranes, masts, machinery and specialist deck systems can be reviewed separately.
Build the Reference Package Around the Files Already Available
GA Drawings
Overall vessel layout, deck levels, machinery zones and structural relationships.
Deck Plans
Deck equipment, working areas and major component positions.
CAD / DWG
Existing digital ship design references and geometry.
3D Data
Digital models and other engineering three-dimensional references.
Equipment Drawings
Cranes, deck machinery, offshore equipment and specialized components.
Specifications
Principal dimensions and other relevant project information.
Renderings
Visual references for proposed colors, appearance and configuration.
Branding Files
Vessel names, owner logos, shipyard identity and project markings.
Newbuilding Models Can Be Developed During the Design Stage
A shipyard does not always need to wait for sea trials or final delivery before commissioning a physical model.
The Completed Ship
The real vessel eventually combines hull geometry, deck arrangements, equipment and corporate identity into one finished marine asset.
Present the Vessel in Scale
Technical references can be translated into a physical model for customer presentation before or around the vessel delivery stage.
Vessel Models Across Different Shipyard Programs
Shipyard requirements can be combined with the vessel category being constructed.
Maquettes de navires commerciaux
Cargo vessels and professional working ships for commercial shipbuilding projects.
Commercial Ship Models → CONTAINER SHIPSMaquettes de navires porte-conteneurs
Container arrangement, hull identity, bridge, funnel and owner branding.
Container Ship Models → DRY BULKModèles de vraquiers
Cargo holds, hatch covers, deck equipment and aft superstructure.
Bulk Carrier Models → GAS CARRIERSLNG / LPG Carrier Models
Specialized gas carrier arrangements and visible deck systems.
LNG / LPG Models → OFFSHOREOffshore & FPSO Models
Specialist offshore vessel and complex marine engineering projects.
Offshore & FPSO Models → WORK VESSELSMaquettes de remorqueurs
Compact workboats with towing equipment, wheelhouses and working decks.
Tugboat Models → YACHT BUILDERSModèles de yachts
Yacht-builder presentation models for new designs, customers and showrooms.
Yacht Models → PASSENGER SHIPSMaquettes de paquebots de croisière
Passenger vessel models emphasizing profile, deck levels and identity.
Cruise Ship Models → SPECIALIST SHIPBUILDINGMaquettes de navires de guerre
Exterior vessel models based on suitable authorized project references.
Naval Ship Models →Preserve the Completion of a Newbuilding Project in Physical Form
Vessel delivery is a natural point at which a technical construction project becomes a completed commercial or operational vessel.
Vessel Name
Reproduce the final visible vessel name and identification.
Owner Branding
Include suitable company colors, logos and funnel identity.
Shipyard Identity
Project information can recognize the builder and newbuilding project.
Delivery Information
A presentation plaque can include suitable vessel, owner, shipyard or milestone information.
One Model Can Support Several Newbuilding Milestones
Concept Presentation
Present a proposed vessel or project before full-size completion.
Customer Meeting
Use the model to communicate overall vessel configuration physically.
Trade Exhibition
Present the yard's vessel designs and construction capability.
Vessel Delivery
Mark the successful completion of the newbuilding project.
Shipyard Showroom
Continue using the physical model in customer presentation areas.
Completed Project Display
Build a physical record of important completed vessels.
Presentation Model
Prepare a vessel-specific model for the owner or project stakeholder.
Yard Heritage Collection
Preserve important vessels across the shipyard's project history.
One Newbuilding Project May Need More Than One Model
When several presentation copies are required, model size, detail level, quantity and final use should be considered together.
Yard Showroom Model
Keep one model as a permanent representation of the completed project.
Shipowner Presentation Model
A second presentation model can support the owner's corporate or fleet display.
Exhibition / Customer Model
Additional copies may be discussed for exhibitions, offices or project stakeholders.
Show Construction Capability With a Physical Vessel Centerpiece
Shipyard exhibition models can make vessel designs easier to understand during marine trade shows and customer discussions.
A detailed vessel model can communicate hull form, superstructure, cargo or working arrangements, major equipment and project identity in a format that can be viewed from multiple angles.
After the exhibition, the same model can continue to be used in the yard's showroom, customer reception area or project office.
From Newbuilding Data to Finished Presentation Model
Project Brief
Confirm vessel, purpose, scale and quantity.
Review Files
GA, CAD, 3D data and project information.
Model Planning
Convert full-size vessel geometry into model scale.
Model Production
Build hull, superstructure and visible equipment.
Finish & Identity
Apply colors, names, markings and presentation.
Inspect & Deliver
Final review, protective packaging and delivery preparation.
Commercial, Offshore & Specialist Vessel Models
New Vessel Deliveries & Custom Presentation Models
Marine Ship Models discusses how new vessel deliveries create opportunities for physical models used by shipowners, shipyards and maritime organizations.
Its published newbuilding material also identifies general arrangement drawings, shipyard blueprints, CAD files, specifications and photographs as useful project references for vessel model production.
A Shipyard Presentation Model Should Be Planned Through Delivery
Vessel models can contain delicate railings, antennas, cranes, masts, piping, lifeboats and other fine components.
Contrôle qualité
Review geometry, detail, finish and presentation.
Protective Packaging
Identify vulnerable structures and protect the finished model.
Worldwide Delivery
Prepare the model for its final shipyard, owner or exhibition destination.
Shipyards Connect Vessel Design, Shipowners & Engineering Teams
Armateurs
Fleet, flagship, corporate and vessel milestone models.
Shipowners → TECHNICAL PROJECTSSociétés d'ingénierie
Physical models developed from engineering drawings, CAD and 3D data.
Engineering Companies → OFFSHORESociétés offshore
Models for specialist offshore vessels and energy projects.
Offshore Companies → INDUSTRY HUBMaritime Industries
Explore all professional maritime applications served by Scales Model.
Industries → MARKETINGMaquettes d'exposition
Models for shipyard showcases, trade fairs and vessel launches.
Exhibition Models → PORTFOLIOProjets commerciaux
Explore commercial vessel model project applications.
Commercial Projects →Shipyard, Newbuilding & Vessel Model Resources
Custom Ship Models for Shipyards – Frequently Asked Questions
Can you build a ship model before the full-size vessel is completed?
Can a shipyard send GA drawings for model production?
Can you use shipyard CAD or DWG files?
Can you work with 3D engineering data?
Can models be produced for vessel delivery ceremonies?
Can the model include both shipyard and shipowner information?
Can several identical presentation models be produced?
Can a newbuilding model be used at a maritime exhibition?
What scale should a shipyard model use?
What should a shipyard send for a quotation?
Have GA Drawings, CAD Files or a New Vessel Project?
Send Scales Model the available shipyard drawings, CAD or 3D references, principal dimensions, desired scale, model quantity, owner branding and delivery requirements. The project information can be reviewed to determine an appropriate approach for a newbuilding, delivery or shipyard presentation model.
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