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Steering stands (housing the steering gear) and steering wheels are centerpieces of a vessel’s helm, providing the necessary mechanical detail to depict how a ship was maneuvered across vast oceans.
Welcome to our Steering Stands, Steering Wheels, Skylights, Telegraphs, Trailboards Index. To view fitting details and related products, click on the fitting name below. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (207) 548 9970. Our working hours can be found at the footer of this website. Thank you for your business!
| Image | Name | Summary | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Steering Wheel, 12 Spoke: F0272 | 15/16″ dia. Priced individually. | $5.37 | |
 | Trailboards: F0602 | 3″ Long (Pair). Priced per pair. | $5.01 | |
 | Lobster Boat Wheel: F0278 | 2 1/4″ dia. 6 Spoke.Priced individually. | $5.01 | |
 | Steering Wheels, 8 Spoke: F0292 | 1 3/8″. Priced individually. | $4.39 | |
 | Steering Wheel, Gloucester Style: F0277 | 5/8″ dia. Priced individually. | $4.18 | |
| Steering Wheel, 12 Spoke: F0271 | 19/32″ dia. Priced individually. | $4.11 | |
 | Steering Wheel, 3 Spoke: F0289 | 3 Spoke, No Hub 1 1/2″dia. Priced individually. | $4.02 | |
 | Steering Wheel, 3 Spoke: F0290 | 3 Spoke, with Hub 1 3/8″ dia. Priced individually. | $3.96 | |
| Steering Wheels, 8 Spoke: F0274 | 7/8″. Priced individually. | $3.20 | |
| Trailboards: F0601 | 1 1/2″ Long (Pair).Priced per pair. | $3.06 | |
| Steering Wheels, 8 Spoke: F0042 | 3/4″. Priced individually. | $3.00 | |
| Steering Wheels, 8 Spoke: F0273 | 5/8″. Priced individually. | $2.72 | |
 | Steering Stands: F0801 | 1 1/8″ High. Priced individually. | $2.72 | |
 | Telegraphs: F0240 | 7/8″ High. Priced individually. | $2.64 | |
 | Steering Wheel, 6 Spoke: Lobst.1 | 1″ dia. 6 Spoke. | $2.53 | |
| Telegraphs: F0239 | 3/4″ High. Priced individually. | $2.44 | |
| Steering Wheels, 6 Spoke: F0291 | 1/2″. Priced individually. | $2.44 | |
| Steering Stands: F0800 | 3/4″ High. priced individually. | $2.44 | |
| Telegraphs: F0238 | 1/2″ High. Priced individually. | $2.30 | |
 | Skylights: F0818 | 13/16″ X 5/8″. Priced individually. | $2.30 | |
 | Steering Wheel, 8 Spoke, With Stand: F0190 1/16" Scale | 5/16″ Total Hight, 7/32″ rim diameter (1/16″ Scale). Priced individually. | $2.30 | |
| Telegraphs: F0237 | 3/8″ High. Priced individually. | $2.02 | |
| Skylights: F0819 | 7/16″ X 19/32″. Priced individually. | $2.02 | |
| Steering Wheels, 8 Spoke: F0484 | 7/16″. Priced individually. | $2.02 | |
| Steering Stands: F0619 | 5/8″ High. Priced individually. | $2.02 | |
| Steering Stands: F0618 | 9/16″ High. Priced individually. | $1.95 | |
| Skylights: F0016 | 3/8″ X 7/16″. Priced individually. | $1.88 | |
| Steering Wheels, 8 Spoke: F0509 | 5/16″. Priced individually. | $1.88 | |
| Steering Stands: F0624 | 5/16″ High. Priced individually. | $1.67 | |
| Steering Stands: F0622 | 3/16″ High. Priced individually. | $1.67 |
Below decks or along the upper structures, skylights are essential for adding depth and texture; they not only offer a glimpse into the interior layout of the model but also provide a striking contrast of wood and glass (or mica) against the primary decking. The telegraph, often seen on the bridge of later vessels, acts as a critical focal point for conveying the ship’s operational era and command structure.
Finally, trailboards – the ornate, carved decorative panels located at the ship’s bow – are the hallmarks of a master modeler; they reflect the artistry of maritime tradition, serving as the “signature” of the vessel and tying the ship’s identity to its specific period and origin. Together, these elements transform a static wooden hull into a narrative piece, breathing life into the scale representation of nautical history.
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