Plastic kits are a great introduction to model making
While many will argue that wood is a better material for sailing ship models – it is, after all, much closer to the original materials used to build classic ships – plastic is a wonderful alternative for beginners as the pieces are more robust and less likely to break.
These models come with prefabricated parts (from 60 to up to 800), and vary in complexity (generally speaking, the more parts the kit has, the more complex it will be to assemble). We’ve noted the recommended age ranges for each, but you can always use your own judgement on this – they make great joint projects for families!
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