Ship fittings are precision-manufactured metal and resin accessories designed specifically for wooden ship model kits and static display ship models. Unlike photo-etched flat parts, ship fittings are three-dimensional turned brass, cast metal, and machined components that replicate the hardware found on real sailing vessels and historic ships: blocks, deadeyes, belaying pins, pulleys, chain plates, eyebolts, anchors, cannons, and decorative stern gallery elements.
Key ship fitting categories include rigging blocks in multiple sizes for running and standing rigging, turned brass deadeyes with pre-drilled holes for realistic lanyards, belaying pin racks, capstans and windlasses, rudder hardware including pintles and gudgeons, stem and keel fittings, and decorative elements like figurehead bases and gallery window frames. These precision fittings replace the basic cast-metal or wooden parts included with most ship kits, delivering a visible quality upgrade throughout the build.
Our ship fittings are sourced from specialized manufacturers who understand the unique requirements of wooden ship modeling. Each fitting is produced to consistent dimensional standards, ensuring proper scale relationships across the entire model. Brass fittings can be left natural, blackened with chemical patina, or painted to match the vessel's period and service history.
Build your wooden ship with the best accessories: browse Wooden Ship Model Kits for complete builds, explore Ships Photo-Etch for flat detail upgrades on plastic warship models, or see the full Aftermarket catalog.
