About Us
We make fine ship models available and affordable
We work for individuals and companies
Scherbak Ship Models expertly builds miniature ship replicas for individual collectors, cruise and shipping companies, travel agencies and any interested organizations.
We started our business in 2003, but it is based on long-time maritime and ship modeling traditions of Scherbak family. We are proud of our models that can be seen today all around the World - in private collections, shipping companies, offices of travel and ship agents, maritime organizations and seaside restaurants.
We research the best traditions and methods of ship-modeling from the time of Bassett Lowke, Van Ryper, Richard Wagner and other great modeling shops of the past and develop our own style in this field of Nautical Art
Our quality models of CRUISE SHIPS, OCEAN LINERS, WARSHIPS are not a flooding market massive productions, but rare and limited editions of labor intense and complex models in very small batches.
After time- and cost- consuming development of initial prototype, models are cast from high grade resin in short life molds, hand cleaned, hand assembled and hand painted. All stages of model development and production are executed to the highest quality standards by knowledgeable and passionate marine artists.
Our product involves deep expertise in the subject, modern design technology, meticulous craftsmanship and high grade materials. All these costly ingredients are incorporated in affordable high-value product.
We hope you enjoy visiting our website and collecting our models as much as we enjoy providing them for you!
Alexander Scherbak, PhD
We work for individuals and companies
Scherbak Ship Models expertly builds miniature ship replicas for individual collectors, cruise and shipping companies, travel agencies and any interested organizations.
We started our business in 2003, but it is based on long-time maritime and ship modeling traditions of Scherbak family. We are proud of our models that can be seen today all around the World - in private collections, shipping companies, offices of travel and ship agents, maritime organizations and seaside restaurants.
We research the best traditions and methods of ship-modeling from the time of Bassett Lowke, Van Ryper, Richard Wagner and other great modeling shops of the past and develop our own style in this field of Nautical Art
Our quality models of CRUISE SHIPS, OCEAN LINERS, WARSHIPS are not a flooding market massive productions, but rare and limited editions of labor intense and complex models in very small batches.
After time- and cost- consuming development of initial prototype, models are cast from high grade resin in short life molds, hand cleaned, hand assembled and hand painted. All stages of model development and production are executed to the highest quality standards by knowledgeable and passionate marine artists.
Our product involves deep expertise in the subject, modern design technology, meticulous craftsmanship and high grade materials. All these costly ingredients are incorporated in affordable high-value product.
We hope you enjoy visiting our website and collecting our models as much as we enjoy providing them for you!
Alexander Scherbak, PhD
Interesting news and facts about our company and models:
- in February 2023 Norwegian Cruise Line purchased our Norwegian Getaway model for decoration of their new Cruise terminal.
- From 2023, we use 3D printing for production of our models, instead of casting.
- From mid-2014 we no longer contract factories in China for production purposes.
Now our models are cast or 3D printed in USA and assembled/finished in USA and Europe.
As always, we design our models in USA, Canada, Europe
- 2014 - Scherbak Ship Models became official supplier for Princess Cruises. We built 180 models of the Diamond Princess in scale 1:1250 after her 2014 refit. Also 240 of Sapphire Princess models were delivered during 2014. These models are newly redesigned and show the difference between two sister ships.
- 2013 - 10 years anniversary of Scherbak Ship Models.
- Read about Scherbak Ship Models in June 2012 issue of Model Boats Magazine (UK), here is the link: http://www.mydigitalmagazine.co.uk/de/2/1418/#/60/
- 2012 - Hamburg Maritime Museum obtained Scherbak 1:1250 scale model of Costa Concordia for their exposition "Disasters at sea".
- Cunard Line bought our wooden model of ocean liner Franconia 1:600 scale for decoration of the Chart Room in their cruise ship Queen Victoria.
- Spanish travel agency UN MUNDO DE CRUCEROS purchased our models of Amsterdam, Carnival Conquest, Star Princess and Golden Princess for their offices in Madrid and Barcelona.
- RTM Star Center in Florida purchased our 1:900 models Voyager OTS and Diamond Princess for training officers of cruise ships.
- WATER TRANSIT AUTHORITY (San Francisco Bay Area) ordered from Scherbak 102 models of their new Ferry which entered service in 2009 www.watertransit.org
- in February 2023 Norwegian Cruise Line purchased our Norwegian Getaway model for decoration of their new Cruise terminal.
- From 2023, we use 3D printing for production of our models, instead of casting.
- From mid-2014 we no longer contract factories in China for production purposes.
Now our models are cast or 3D printed in USA and assembled/finished in USA and Europe.
As always, we design our models in USA, Canada, Europe
- 2014 - Scherbak Ship Models became official supplier for Princess Cruises. We built 180 models of the Diamond Princess in scale 1:1250 after her 2014 refit. Also 240 of Sapphire Princess models were delivered during 2014. These models are newly redesigned and show the difference between two sister ships.
- 2013 - 10 years anniversary of Scherbak Ship Models.
- Read about Scherbak Ship Models in June 2012 issue of Model Boats Magazine (UK), here is the link: http://www.mydigitalmagazine.co.uk/de/2/1418/#/60/
- 2012 - Hamburg Maritime Museum obtained Scherbak 1:1250 scale model of Costa Concordia for their exposition "Disasters at sea".
- Cunard Line bought our wooden model of ocean liner Franconia 1:600 scale for decoration of the Chart Room in their cruise ship Queen Victoria.
- Spanish travel agency UN MUNDO DE CRUCEROS purchased our models of Amsterdam, Carnival Conquest, Star Princess and Golden Princess for their offices in Madrid and Barcelona.
- RTM Star Center in Florida purchased our 1:900 models Voyager OTS and Diamond Princess for training officers of cruise ships.
- WATER TRANSIT AUTHORITY (San Francisco Bay Area) ordered from Scherbak 102 models of their new Ferry which entered service in 2009 www.watertransit.org
Orders, Questions, Pictures - email [email protected]
Alexander Scherbak
SCHERBAK SHIP MODELS,
5960 S. Moline Way,
Englewood, CO 80111, USA
Phone: 303 779 9901
Alexander Scherbak
SCHERBAK SHIP MODELS,
5960 S. Moline Way,
Englewood, CO 80111, USA
Phone: 303 779 9901