--- product_id: 38698873 title: "Model Shipways | Wooden Ship Model Kit | MS2150 Emma C Berry Lobster Smack 1:32 | 26.4\" Wood Model Kit to Assemble" brand: "model expo" price: "1409.92 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/38698873-model-shipways-wooden-ship-model-kit-ms2150-emma-c-berry store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 26.4" length, 1:32 scale precision 40-page illustrated manual + 4 full-size plans Laser-cut basswood parts for smooth assembly Model Shipways | Wooden Ship Model Kit | MS2150 Emma C Berry Lobster Smack 1:32 | 26.4" Wood Model Kit to Assemble **Brand:** model expo **Price:** 1409.92 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚓ Build history, craft legacy — own the Emma C. Berry masterpiece! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Model Shipways | Wooden Ship Model Kit | MS2150 Emma C Berry Lobster Smack 1:32 | 26.4" Wood Model Kit to Assemble by model expo - **How much does it cost?** 1409.92 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/38698873-model-shipways-wooden-ship-model-kit-ms2150-emma-c-berry) ## Best For - model expo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted model expo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Premium Rigging Included:** Over 50 yards of black & beige rigging line for authentic sloop rigging detail. - • **Comprehensive Guided Build:** Step-by-step 40-page manual and full-size plans ensure success from start to finish. - • **Precision Laser-Cut Components:** Effortless assembly with highly detailed basswood and walnut parts. - • **Lifetime Guarantee & Made in USA:** Built to last with free replacement parts and proud Florida craftsmanship since 1976. - • **True Plank-on-Frame Authenticity:** Experience history with exact scale frames mirroring the 1866 Emma C. Berry. ## Overview The Model Shipways Emma C. Berry Lobster Smack kit is a 1:32 scale, 26.4" long wooden model featuring true plank-on-frame construction with laser-cut basswood parts. Designed for entry to intermediate modelers, it includes over 50 yards of rigging line, finely cast metal fittings, and a detailed 40-page instruction manual with full-size plans. Made in the USA with a lifetime guarantee, this historically accurate kit recreates the iconic 1866 lobster smack with precision and craftsmanship. ## Description Model Shipways Emma C. Berry Lobster Smack 1:32 Scale True Plank-on-Frame Kit The Emma C. Berry was built in Noank, Connecticut in 1866. The ship contains a well, which is a watertight structure with numerous holes drilled in the bottom of the boat allowing fresh seawater to circulate through. This way, live fish and lobsters could be transported from the fishing grounds to market. In keeping with her original design, the Emma C. Berry kit is a true plank-on-frame model, using basswood for strips and beams. The keel and ribs have been laser-cut, making for easier construction. Deadeyes and blocks are walnut. As a sloop rigged vessel with a large mainsail, two headsails and a gaff topsail, the Berry kit also contains over 50 yards of black and beige (standing & running) rigging line. Model Shipways' kit is based on drawings and documentation provided by the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport. The kit offers true plank-on-frame construction with the same number of true-to scale frames as the original. Model Shipways kit contains laser cut wooden parts, basswood hull planking strips and wood stock for launching ways. A host of finely cast Britannia metal fittings and anchor shank. Brass is used for eyebolts, rings, chain and wire. Blocks and deadeyes come in five sizes, and 50 yards of black and gray line are provided for accurate rigging. Four sheets of plans and 40 page instruction manual by naval architect Ben Lankford record every detail of construction. Length 26-3/8" / Height 28-1/2" / Scale 3/8" = 1 ft (1:32) Difficulty Level: Entry to Intermediate Level ## Features - DIMENSIONS: L: 26" x H: 28" x W: 5 - SMOOTH CONSTRUCTION: Historically accurate and Highly Detailed Basswood parts are laser-cut for easy construction - DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS: 40-pages fully illustrated instructions manual and four full size plans will guide you through the whole building process for a smooth and successful experience. - LIFETIME GUARANTEE: In case a piece gets lost or damaged, we will replace for free. No questions asked - MADE IN THE USA. Designed and manufactured in our Florida factory, since 1976 ## Product Details - **Brand:** Model Expo - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Theme:** Nautical - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 26 x 5 x 28 inches - **Material:** Wood, pewter (Britannia metal), brass ## Images ![Model Shipways | Wooden Ship Model Kit | MS2150 Emma C Berry Lobster Smack 1:32 | 26.4" Wood Model Kit to Assemble - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71idn2u+IKL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does the kit come with the stand it shows in the pics?** A: No it does not come with the stand **Q: Does it float?** A: It is a kit. You have to build it. Then it will float if you put ballast inside the hull. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars it is extremely difficult. 4 pages of plans that seem to contradict at times. Above my skill level *by G***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024* I am an old man and not as able as I used to be. I am still plugging along and I know it wont turn out as it is supposed to but I am still enjoying my efforts. would not recomend to anyone not very skilled unless wanting a real challeng. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/38698873-model-shipways-wooden-ship-model-kit-ms2150-emma-c-berry](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/38698873-model-shipways-wooden-ship-model-kit-ms2150-emma-c-berry) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*