Shark Ship in a Bottle Wooden Model Kit – 1:450 Scale - Ocean Relic Studio

Shark Ship in a Bottle Wooden Model Kit – 1:450 Scale

$248.00
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Shark Ship in a Bottle Wooden Model Kit – 1:450 Scale - Ocean Relic Studio
  • Shark Ship in a Bottle Wooden Model Kit – 1:450 Scale - Ocean Relic Studio
  • Shark Ship in a Bottle Wooden Model Kit – 1:450 Scale - Ocean Relic Studio
  • Shark Ship in a Bottle Wooden Model Kit – 1:450 Scale - Ocean Relic Studio
  • Shark Ship in a Bottle Wooden Model Kit – 1:450 Scale - Ocean Relic Studio
  • Shark Ship in a Bottle Wooden Model Kit – 1:450 Scale - Ocean Relic Studio
Shark Ship in a Bottle Wooden Model Kit – 1:450 Scale

Shark Ship in a Bottle Wooden Model Kit – 1:450 Scale

$248.00
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Build the ship, guide it through the neck, raise the masts inside — then seal it forever. The Shark ship-in-a-bottle kit is the full experience of one of seafaring’s most beloved folk art traditions.

This 1:450 scale ship-in-a-bottle kit includes all wooden parts, rope rigging materials, and a hand-blown glass bottle with a rope-wound wooden stopper and solid oak display stand. The Shark is a classic multi-masted square-rigged vessel — a satisfying intermediate build for modellers looking to go beyond the hull and into the bottle.

🔧 This is a model kit — assembly required. Tools and adhesives are not included and must be sourced separately.

⚠️ Skill level: Intermediate. Some model-building experience recommended. Please review the instruction manual before beginning assembly.
SPECIFICATIONS

Material
Pre-cut wooden parts, rope rigging, hand-blown glass bottle, rope-wound wooden stopper, solid oak display stand

Scale
1:450

Completed Dimensions
29 cm L × 9.5 cm W (11.4 in × 3.7 in)

Difficulty
Intermediate
HISTORY & STORY

Ship in a bottle is one of the most recognisable forms of maritime folk art, with origins traced to German and Scandinavian seafaring communities in the 18th and 19th centuries. The craft is said to have begun with sailors — confined to long ocean voyages with idle hours — who folded masts flat, fed the hull through a narrow bottle neck, and raised the rigging inside using long tools and steady nerves.

The Shark is a classic multi-masted square-rigged sailing vessel representing the working ships of the age of sail. Its proportions and rigging make it a natural subject for the ship-in-bottle form — complex enough to be impressive at any scale, and rewarding to build. Among ship-model enthusiasts, completing a ship-in-a-bottle kit is considered one of the most satisfying builds in the hobby.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does production take?

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.
Can I request a custom commission?

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.
Which countries do you ship to?

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

Asia (25) United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Georgia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Maldives, Mongolia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Taiwan

Oceania (2) Australia, New Zealand

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

South America (7)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.
What is your return and damage policy?

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.
How much does shipping cost?

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.