Sometimes bigger is just, well, better
You cannot scale the wind, or the water. That is our reasoning behind our designing and manufacturing modular boat kits and parts for large-scale models. Sure, one can design tiny boats that sail in all kinds of wind strengths but they will not look very much like the scale model of a particular boat they are supposed to represent. When building a scale model, we want videos of them to look better than what you see in those old movies of Godzilla slamming a boat into the sea!
We work in five, specific scales; 1:6, 1:8, 1:12, 1:16, and 1:24. Working in specific, larger scales, allows us to design more detail into our models, to give the modeller the sense they are building an actual, tiny boat, and give the modeller the space they need to add their own detailing and engineering.
Modeller's Workshop - How Big is Big?
We want your model to look good in the water, and we want you to be feel like you are build a small boat, not simply a model. Considering all the effort you put into building a model, we want to make you feel like you were there when the real boat was built. We design to the following standard scales:
- 1:6 scale – generally for small fishing vessels or engines and engine parts
- 1:8 scale – generally for powerboats or certain car models
- 1:12 scale – also for powerboats, but also for sailboats and car models
- 1:16 scale – generally for the large J-class sailboats
- 1:24 scale – for larger sailboats, tug boats, and powerboats
Because some of our models are quite extensive. We have divided them into modules in order to allow builders to buy what they need when they need it. For example, a modeller can buy just the frame set to start, the planking separately if they are not making their own planks, the deck parts separately, and the 3D-printed decorative bits separately. In certain cases, we can also supply the .stl files themselves to builders who have adequate 3D-printing facilities of their own.
Custom-made Frame sets
Are you looking to build a unique model? Do you want to have the first frame set of one of our new models? Do you want to build a model of your boat? Well, we can help.
We use the finest manufacturing software to design our models and prepare them for fabrication on numerically-controlled machines. Our frame sets are cut out of Baltic birch plywood and our 3D-printed parts are made with resin printers.
Please have a look through our design page to see a few examples of our designs, from the design phase to the finished product.
Can we design one for you?
3D-printed parts design and fabrication
Ever had that part that you just really needed on your model, but don’t have the skills to build? A pump, a series of bollards for your tugboat? That ship’s wheel in 1:16 scale?
If you need a special model for a museum, an occasion, a trade show, or a corporate display, we have technical expertise to design the model, do the fabrication, and even do the installation for you. If you need one model, two, or a dozen, we are ready to handle your project from start to finish.
Please click here to learn about our fabrication services.
The Pocher Classics
We have been building, buying and selling Pocher Classic kits since 1996. As we say, “if a part fits the first time, you’re doing it wrong!”
The kits in our selection have features that relate as closely as possible to helping you get into large-scale R/C modelling; larger scales, making things easy to see; good instructions; good quality parts. Just click on the pictures below to go to see what we have in stock.
Our Famous Custom-made Display Cases
Our display cases are Made In Canada to the dimensions you request. Cases can have wood bases or acrylic bases. Cases can also be made to suit your specific needs; two-level, white sides, or even with clear bottoms. We can, of course, design and fabricate large stands for a museum display, if that is what you need.
If you need new cabinetry in a redesigned display area, we can do that, too. For specific displays or dimensions, please send us a note by clicking here.