Stephens & Kenau Refines The Art Of Model Ship Building

We have all seen a model ship on display, but how does one measure its quality? The Gold Standard for model ship quality is Museum Quality, according to the requirements set forth by the Smithsonian Institution. Model ships that conform to these standards are not merely approximate imitations, but lifelike replicas, down to the finest detail. Stephens & Kenau™ builds model ships to this standard. The models take weeks to complete due to the attention to detail they require.

Beware of the pitfalls when you consider acquiring a model ship, because there are many. Cheap Chinese imports and poorly built imitations are par for the course and usually, you get what you pay for. Sadly, the Museum Quality tag is bandied about a lot in the imitation market, with little justification and these poor quality model ships have no collector’s value at all. The reality is that a Museum Quality model ship takes weeks to build and is not cheap to buy. At Stephens & Kenau, each model is inspected after every phase of its building process to ensure that it is a lifelike replica, down to the brass fittings, paint colours, sails and even the thickness of the ropes and the number and types of knots in them.

Ironically, buying a model ship from us may not be cheap, but it is also the best value you will find. That is because you do not pay exorbitant dealer or agent commissions and you actually do get a top quality model for your money. Our ships are registered in the name of the owner and come with a certificate of authenticity and registration.

Let Stephens & Kenau™ change the way you think about the quality and value of a Museum Quality model ship. For more information, contact us today!

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