Who are we?
Hobbies are Our Business
Hobbies are Our Business
Hobbies are Our Business
Kraken Hobbies came about to be a unique shop for custom and specialized modelling accessories. Never happy with what comes in the box, we have partnered with several premier names in 3D and Model Manufacture business to 3d print parts to enhance model kits.
Based in the USA, we are ready to help you achieve your modeling dreams and goals.
Kraken Hobbies is by Modelers for Modelers.
Count on Our Expertise
Hobbies are Our Business
Hobbies are Our Business
- Using state of the art 3D printing technology
- Official Navy Plans where possible
- Detailed Images from the National Archives
- Expert Feedback
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Hobbies are Our Business
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Our Business is Hobbies, unfortunately our Business is also a hobby. All orders are printed to order. Please allow a minimum of 5 weeks for printing, packing and shipping. As of 9/13/22, packing and shipping will occur on Friday's. Thank you for your understanding, for additional details please see the "Terms and Conditions" page
Updated 5/3/2023
Our 1/700 Upgrade set for the Never Built South Dakota Class is now ready for order. Designed for the IHP resin kit, contains over 40 parts. Check it out here
Our new 1/700 USS Downes DD-375 Kit is almost ready for release! Check out the options in the shop
Our first full 1/700 kit is coming back to the shop soon! Check out the USS Sterett DD-407 kit here
Vladi's Navy has done an outstanding job building our USS Sterett kit as her sister, the USS Wilson DD-408 as she was at the Battle of Savo Island.
Just announced! Kraken Hobbies will be producing a 3D printed kit of the Casablanca class CVE "Jeep Carrier". We are partnering with Tom's Modelworks to provide Photo Etch parts and all major components will be 3D printed. Look for this kit later this year!
Please Visit These Other GREAT sITES
Modelwarships.com
Modelwarships.com
Modelwarships.com
Great Modeling resource with daily updates of beautiful builds and very active and helpful message board
Steelnavy.net
Modelwarships.com
Modelwarships.com
Great resource with in depth kit reviews, builder's gallery and resourceful message board.
Model Monkey-US
Modelwarships.com
Black Cat Models-FR
Fantastic 3D designed and printed upgrades, conversion and nameplates. Over 2,500 designs
Black Cat Models-FR
Black Cat Models-FR
Black Cat Models-FR
Black Cat Models of France has dozens of amazing weapons and details set and has introduced some awesome multimedia kits.
Micro Master -NZ
Black Cat Models-FR
Micro Master -NZ
Specializing in Royal Navy details, Micro Master has many accessories and details in several scales.
Scale Colors- US
Black Cat Models-FR
Micro Master -NZ
Acrylic Paints meticulously researched and formulated to match real Naval colors.
Sovereign Hobbies- UK
Red Devil Designs eBay store- US
Red Devil Designs eBay store- US
Best source for Colourcoat enamel paints and a huge resource of RN camouflage history
Red Devil Designs eBay store- US
Red Devil Designs eBay store- US
Red Devil Designs eBay store- US
3D printed conversions and upgrades
3D-Wild- US
Red Devil Designs eBay store- US
Tom's Modelworks
A new upstart that deal in full 3D printed subjects
Tom's Modelworks
Tom's Modelworks
Tom's Modelworks
Long standing provider of Photo Etch accessories and now, 3D printed kits!