Louise Victorian Steam Launch Wooden Ship Model Kit – 1:26 Scale

Name: Louise Victorian Steam Launch Wooden Ship Model Kit – 1:26 Scale
Brand: Ocean Relic Studio
Price: 248.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$248.00

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A 1:26 scale wooden model kit — the Louise, a Victorian-era steam launch, reproduced in warm basswood and rich sapele with period-accurate deck fittings and striped canvas awning.

The Louise captures the elegance of Victorian leisure on the water — a steam-powered launch of the kind that carried gentlemen and ladies along the Thames and the great lakes of England during the height of the British Empire. This 1:26 scale kit reproduces her planked basswood hull, sapele wood deck, brass steam funnel, glazed cabin, and signature blue-and-white striped canvas awning. At 45.5 cm finished length, she is a refined display piece that brings a golden era of British craftsmanship to life on your shelf.

⚠️ This is a model kit requiring assembly — not a finished model. Recommended for experienced builders. Paints, glue, and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

Material
Basswood hull planking, sapele wood deck, brass fittings, fabric canvas awning

Scale
1:26

Completed Dimensions
455 mm L × 85 mm W × 180 mm H (17.9 in × 3.3 in × 7.1 in)

Difficulty
Advanced

Includes
Pre-cut basswood and sapele parts, brass fittings, fabric awning material, display stand, illustrated assembly instructions

Tools Required
Hobby knife, tweezers, wood glue, clamps, sandpaper (not included)

Recommended Age
16+

The Victorian steam launch was the pleasure craft of its age — a small, elegant vessel powered by a compact steam engine, designed for leisure cruising on rivers, lakes, and sheltered coastal waters. From the 1850s through the early 1900s, steam launches like the Louise were a fixture of British upper-class life, gliding along the Thames at Henley, the Broads of Norfolk, and the lakes of the Scottish Highlands.

Named Louise — a name popular in Victorian England, borne by Queen Victoria’s own daughter, Princess Louise — this launch represents the refined taste of the era. Her glazed saloon cabin offered shelter from the English weather, while the striped canvas awning over the aft deck provided shade for passengers taking afternoon tea on the water. The brass steam funnel, polished brightwork, and planked mahogany hull were marks of quality that distinguished a well-appointed launch from a working vessel.

Building this kit is an exercise in Victorian craftsmanship — a patient, rewarding project that results in a display piece with genuine historical character.

We offer free shipping to all destinations available at checkout.

Any applicable import duties, taxes and customs clearance fees are covered by us, so the price shown at checkout is the final price you pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready-to-ship items are processed within 2–5 business days. Made-to-order handcrafted models may require additional production time depending on the model. Estimated production time will be confirmed after your order is placed.

Yes. We welcome custom orders, including specific vessel types, dimensions, or display configurations. Use the contact form to describe your requirements and we will get back to you within 1–2 business days.

We ship worldwide with free shipping on all orders. Current destinations include:

Europe (35) Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Iceland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Serbia

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Oceania (2) Australia, New Zealand

North America (7) Canada, Mexico, United States, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Haiti, Panama

South America (8) Brazil, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina

Africa (5) South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Eswatini

Free shipping to all destinations available at checkout. Orders are processed within 2–5 business days, with delivery typically within 7–15 business days after dispatch.

Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours of placement. After 24 hours, cancellations are no longer accepted as production may have begun.

Returns: We do not accept returns for change of mind. If your order arrives damaged or defective, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery at service@oceanrelicstudio.com with photos of the item and packaging — we will arrange a suitable resolution.

EU customers have the right to cancel within 14 days of delivery under EU consumer law.