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HMS Dreadnought — the United Kingdom’s first nuclear-powered submarine, commissioned in 1963 — is reinterpreted here as a bespoke, museum-quality scale model. At 36 inches, this replica honours the pioneering design and engineering that defined the Royal Navy’s entry into the nuclear era.
Each model is built by hand using the traditional plank-on-frame method and the finest timbers: Red Cedar, Teak and Mahogany. Every curve, from the bow to the compact sail and aft propeller housing, is shaped with meticulous attention to historic detail; typical construction requires 3 to 6 months to complete.
- Materials and method: Traditional plank-on-frame construction in Red Cedar, Teak and Mahogany with hand-finished surfaces.
- Dimensions and reference: 36-inch scale model, faithfully proportioned to the 89-meter original (displacing around 5,300 tons submerged).
- Finish and detailing: Precision deck structures, hand painting and final finishing performed to archival standards.
- Timeline and updates: Production typically takes 3 to 6 months with progress images at hull construction, deck detailing and structures, and final painting and finishing touches.
- Packaging and delivery: Shipped in a custom-built wooden crate with protective interior packaging to ensure safe delivery anywhere.
- Authenticity and care: Supplied with a certificate of authenticity and a limited warranty; care recommendations include gentle dusting and protection from direct sunlight and extreme humidity.
Each commission is inspected and adjusted until approved; your model ships with a certificate of authenticity and a limited warranty. To begin a commission, please contact us to confirm details and timeline.