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.
Because most people like to take their time building models, we have divided construction 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.
1:6 scale models - traditional coastal fishing boats
In this scale, we can create construction details that mimic the parts of a real boat quite closely. For some of the historical subjects, where there are no current representations, we call this “practical archeology”, where we essentially test theoretical historical construction methods with miniature versions.
The Maltese Firilla is our first model in this set. The others are still in the development stages. Keep an eye out for these models to show up in the near future.
This group of models includes some designs from the early part of the 20th century, during the hey-day of power-boat design and engineering. Designers such as Greavette, Ditchburn, and Morris, from Canada, and Hacker, Crouch, Wood, and Mower, from the US are included.
As a Canadian company, we are always looking for interesting Canadian subjects to design. If you have good drawings, or are interested in seeing some more Canadian power boats on this site, please get in touch with us!
Click here to see these and a few other models in this collection. Build them all!
A lovely scale to work with, sometimes called “doll-house scale”, this scale is simple to use and allows for a very quick visualization of the dimension of a model relative to the real object. In this scale, we find several sailboats, workboats, and powerboats. Many parts are available in the aftermarket, as well, from the dollhouse industry as well as from the scale automotive space. This scale results in large models that have real presence but the ones we’ve chosen to model will still fit in a regular car when you want to take them down to the lake for a sail.
Click here to see these and a few other models in this collection. Build them all!
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?
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!”
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.