Model static ship HMS Warrior 1-100 - Billing Boats

Model wood HMS Warrior – British battleship to build (Billing Boats)

Relive a fascinating page of maritime history with the wooden model of the HMS Warrior, one of the first armored warships of the Royal Navy. Designed and manufactured by Billing Boats, this exceptional 1/100 scale model is a faithful reproduction of the legendary British battleship that revolutionized naval architecture in the 19th century.

A historic and revolutionary ship

The HMS Warrior was built in 1859 in response to the French naval program and the appearance of the first ironclad, La Gloire, imagined by engineer Stanislas Charles Henri Dupuy de Lôme. To compete, the Royal Navy launched this steel giant, combining traditional sails and ironclad hull — a major innovation for the time.

Commissioned in June 1862, the HMS Warrior joined the Channel Squadron, patrolling British coastal waters. Its role was primarily deterrent: a symbol of the United Kingdom's maritime power, it marked a technological breakthrough in warship design.

Although it was replaced as early as 1864 by faster and better-armed models, the Warrior remains a masterpiece of naval engineering, an essential milestone in the transition from sail to industrial navy.

An exceptional quality Billing Boats kit

Billing Boats offers here a prestige wooden model, faithful to the ship's original plans. Designed for passionate modelers, it combines historical detail, high-quality materials, and traditional construction.

The box contains:

• All laser pre-cut wooden parts for optimal precision,

• The complete set of fittings (cannons, masts, rigging, anchors, railings, sails, etc.),

• Detailed plans and complete instructions for methodical assembly,

• Hull, deck, and mast elements reproduced with striking realism.

This model is designed for static construction, ideal for display or collection.

Main features

• Model name: HMS Warrior

• Ship type: 19th-century British battleship

• Scale: 1/100

• Length: 1470 mm (1.47 m)

• Construction: Laser pre-cut wood

• Fittings: Complete, in metal and injected plastic

• Difficulty level: Advanced – prestige model for experienced modelers

A spectacular collector's item

With its 147 cm length, imposing hull, and majestic masts, the HMS Warrior is a masterpiece of naval modeling.

It combines the nobility of wood, the power of metal, and the elegance of period rigging.

A true tribute to the golden age of the British navy, it stands as an essential model for maritime history enthusiasts and collectors.