Ship Books

Ship Books, Naval History & Maritime Modeling Reference

Research warships, submarines and maritime subjects with Ship Books from MegaHobby. Naval reference material can provide modelers with historical context, photographs and visual information useful when building and finishing scale vessels.

Ships are complex subjects with numerous visible structures and details. Reference books can help builders better understand the real vessel while providing inspiration for paint, markings, weathering and aftermarket detailing.

Naval Reference for Ship Modelers

Find projects throughout the Model Ships department, including Warships, Aircraft Carriers, Submarines and other maritime subjects.

Builders working on detailed projects can pair reference material with Model Ship Detail Parts, Model Ship Accessories and Photo-Etched Detailing Sets.

Research Paint, Weathering & Ship Details

Historical photographs and reference material can help modelers understand how a vessel appeared during a particular period. Once the research is complete, visit the Paint Store and Weathering Products for finishing materials.

Explore More Historical Reference

Browse History Books and Osprey Books for additional historical subjects, or return to Books & Magazines for the complete MegaHobby reference selection.

Whether you're researching a particular vessel or expanding your knowledge of maritime history, MegaHobby's Ship Books provide useful reference for naval enthusiasts and model ship builders.