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SHIPPING

Packing a ship model is not simple.  As you see in the photos below, the crate must be very strong and sturdy.  The ship inside is tied down with many bungee cords and cushioned with wooden bars and foam blocks to make it impossible for the model to move sideways and upwards.  Medium-sized and small-sized boxes are filled up with packing peanuts.  This type of safe packaging takes up to 10 labor hrs.   The costs of labor and material involved are included in the shipping rate below.

North-America shipping rate:
1/ Within the lower 48 states:

  Size Cost
  Extra large models (i.e. 5 feet long Titanic) $220
  Large models (i.e. tall ships) $130
  Medium-sized models (i.e. ocean liners) $90
  Small-sized models (i.e. classic boats) $60

 

 

 

2/2-day delivery: rate x 2. For example, a model that costs $90 to ship will cost $180 to ship 2-day delivery. 
 
2/ Canada, Hawaii, Alaska: rate x 2.  For example, a model that costs $130 to ship within lower states will cost $260 to ship to Canada and Hawaii. 

 
International shipping rate:

1/ To a major airport in Europe, Africa, and South America: rate x 2.  For example, a model that costs $130 to ship within the USA will cost $260 to ship to a major airport in Europe and Africa.  Please specify your airport during the checkout process.

2/ To your door in Europe, Africa, and South America: rate x 3.  For example, a model that costs $130 to ship within the USA will cost $390 to ship to your door in Europe and Africa.  

3/ To a major airport in Australia and Asia: rate x 2.5.  For example, a model that costs $130 to ship within the USA will cost $390 to ship to an airport in Australia and Asia. Please specify your airport during the checkout process.

4/ To your door in Australia and Asia: rate x 3.5.  For example, a model that costs $130 to ship within the USA will cost $455 to ship to your door in Australia and Asia.
 

●Shipping cost will be added in the beginning of the purchase process.

●In-stock items will be shipped in 3 business days, 5 business days the latest. 

●Shipped fully insured and with tracking numbers. 

● Delivery in the US as well as international destinations takes about five business days.

 

       
       
 

 

 

 

 

 

   
 

"Dear Frank,
The Bismarck arrived and it is beautiful! Really nice work - as far as I have seen because I didn't want to competely unpack it. It is so perfectly and carefully packed so I will keep it like that for our upcoming move to Europe. Thank you again very much for your friendly help and perfect customer service! Best regards, Mathias"

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"Just to let you know SS United States model and display case arrived safe and sound. Beautifully packaged. I think it could have withstood a direct nuclear strike. Interestingly flew over the real SS United States rusting in Philadelphia same day I got home to put the model into its display case. Such a pity to see such a great, beautiful ship deteriorate. I sailed her 4 times and on her sister ship SS America twice.
Best,
Allan Hamilton"

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"QAR arrived safely today.  I must say, that was a well crated & packed shipment -- nary a scratch as far as I can tell.  Thank you very much.  I'm very pleased with the ship - well worth the wait.
Thanks,
John Harrington"

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"Received my model of the Normandie well on schedule as you complied. The model was received in very good condition due to the way it was packed. The model is an excellent copy of the ship itself. I have checked other makers on the internet and could only find one that met your standards, but at a very much higher cost. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase and my dealings with your company.
John Earl Coleman."

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"Model Ship Masters,

I received by commissioned model of the White Star Liner - SS Canopic this morning.  I have not completely unpacked it yet but from what I see so far it is absolutely spectacular.  I am very please and impressed with the accuracy, attention to detail, superior packing, etc.  Please give my compliments to the builder or builders of this fine model - the only known model the SS Canopic in the world.  I will not hesitate to have Model Ship Masters build my next custom model!
Sincerely,

Jason J. Diogo, M.D."

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"Hi Frank,

The Ship arrived yesterday safe & sound! Quite a crate ! It took me a while to uncrate it.
I am impressed, and am finding much more detail than I expected...Thanks to all!
P.S. I could not find any flags.  If you could send some along it would be appreciated.
Emery Taylor"

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"Last Friday I received San Francisco II , delivered to my door, The packing was very good and the vessel in excellent condition.

It  is a very nice model a real beauty.

I am interested in purchasing the schooner “Vigilant” of St. Croix and having it sent to my door in Brazil just like the San Francisco II.  Would you happen to know when you can deliver it ?  I am leaving for Denmark next months.  If delivery time is more than 3 – 4 weeks I will consider having it sent to Denmark.
Brgds,
Capt. Soeren"

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"The Victory arrived safe and sound.

I am quite impressed with the model - both the quality and the level of detail. It is beautiful and will have a place of pride in our home as a real work of art.

Also impressive was the quality of the packing with the crate constructed around the model. I will keep the crate for inevitable future moves.

Thanks again for the beautiful addition to our home.
Dr. Bruce Evans"

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"greetings-
 
the normandie arrived last week and the more i look at it the more i like it. thanks for doing a great job building it and the care to which you gave in packing it! i want to order the Queen Elizabeth for 1 December. do you anticipate any problems with it being available at that time? If so, I would like to ask you to hold it for me until i make my order at the beginning of December.
thank you,
david shields"

 

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"Dear Frank
Finally Reina del Mar is at home in Santiago, after a long trip.I have to congratulate you for the outstanding packaging which allowed the model to arrive without a scratch. I am also amzed of your transport and post service that, in the middle of Christmas managed to deliver this big box in my hotel
in NY.  All this only encourages me to do more things with you during 2010,God
willing. I think the MOSHULU would be a good one.  By the way, I loved your Reina
del Mar replica.
Have a happy Christmas
Luis"

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"Dear Frank,
I received both models Franc and Normandie without dammage. They are absolutely fabulous. Bravo to all the MSM team and I am very happy.
Regards,
Philippe Boussand"


 

 

   
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