PAYMENT SCHEDULE (for all new commissions starting February 2024)

1/ If the model is under $3,000, we require a commitment deposit of only $500 to start The remaining is due when the model is completed.

2/ If the model is $3,000-$5,000, we require a commitment deposit of only $900 to start  The remaining is due when the model is completed.

3/ If the model is over $5,000: 25% of the amount to start, 25% after the superstructure is up. The remaining 50% is due when the model is completed.


LEAD TIME (Updated weekly)

(Note: for projects that are estimated to last 9 months or more, your commitment deposit can be refunded (per your request) within three months of the date of the payment.)

Modern cruise ships and classic ocean liners: 9 months.

Modern yachts, motorboats (30" or smaller and has no lighting): 5 months
Modern yachts, motorboats (larger sizes): 9 months

Riverboats: 7 months
Classic yachts: 5 months
Sailboats: 5 months

Tall ships, under 30" long: 8 months (except the USS Constitution and the HMS Victory which need the same time as the larger size below)
Tall ships, over 30" long: 9 months

Warships (40" long and under): 5 months
Warships (larger sizes): 9 months
Submarines: 4 months
Coast Guard: 4-5 months

Commercial vessels (container ships, tankers, tugboats...) under 40" long: 5 months
Commercial vessels (larger sizes): 7 months

Remote control: 11 months

Please note that about 20% projects are completed not as scheduled -- could be slower or faster.

Urgent orders: we might be able to work overtime but the cost will be 30%-50% more. Possible shortest time: 2 months for small models and 4 months for large ones. As of May 2023, we do not accept rush projects for tall ships, cruise ships, ocean liners, and large models (>40" long.) 

We are sorry for the long wait time. A small group of artists can't meet the enormous demand for top quality models. As the queue gets longer, we must regrettably decline some requests. Being in the business of creating intricate three dimensional artwork, we very much appreciate your patience.

Starting in August 2023, all new purchases or commissions of ship models that are to be used for public viewing, teaching, tradeshow, or company's display are subject to 50% increase in price. This increase is relative to the list price of a similar model. For example, a model priced $6,000 on our web site would be $9,000. We are sorry the accumulated inflation in the past few years has forced us to take this action.