Marker Bouys Model Boats

Model Boat Marker Buoys (15mm – 45mm)

These miniature spherical buoys are based on real-world fishing and harbour marker buoys, commonly used for marking pots, nets, channels, and mooring positions. Designed for model boats and maritime layouts, they provide a simple and realistic way to add detail to working waterfront scenes.

Unlike scale-specific fittings, this range is designed to represent a natural variety of buoy sizes used in real maritime environments, making them suitable across multiple model boat scales.

Real-World Reference:

Marker buoys of this type are commonly used in:

Fishing gear (crab pots, lobster pots, net markers)
Harbour and channel marking
Temporary mooring points
Coastal and inshore navigation marking
Small craft and workboat operations

Real-World Reference:

Marker buoys of this type are commonly used in:

Fishing gear (crab pots, lobster pots, net markers)
Harbour and channel marking
Temporary mooring points
Coastal and inshore navigation marking
Small craft and workboat operations

Product Details:
Based on real-world fishing and harbour marker buoy forms
Manufactured in durable PLA plastic
Supplied as a spherical buoy body with matching end caps
Available in a range of colours
Designed for painting, weathering, or custom finishing
Consistent design across the full size range

Ideal For:
RC model boats and working vessels
Harbour dioramas and marina layouts
Fishing boat and trawler models
Dockside and coastal displays
General maritime detailing

Sizes Available:

15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm diameter

Assembly Required
Supplied in separate parts for assembly.
End caps require gluing to the buoy body.
We recommend cyanoacrylate (CA/super glue) or a suitable two-part epoxy adhesive.
Glue not included.

Qty = 1 per selected size and colour

Designed and manufactured by SparkFrame Studios

Preparation & Use

These models are produced using high-quality FDM 3D printing in PLA, resulting in fine layer lines and subtle surface texture. At smaller scales, these details are typically minimal when printed using optimised settings.

Each item is carefully produced using tuned print settings and inspected prior to dispatch to ensure it meets our quality standards for hobby use.

These parts are designed specifically for RC and scale modelling enthusiasts and are intended to be finished, painted, and detailed to match individual builds.

Light preparation such as sanding or filling may be required to achieve a fully smooth, high-end finish depending on the desired result.

Some components may include support structures from the printing process. These are removed during post-processing, and minor cleaning or light sanding may be required on internal or low-visibility areas.

Surface Preparation
Gently remove minor imperfections using a craft knife or fine-grit sandpaper.

Priming
Apply a suitable primer to improve paint adhesion and enhance surface smoothness.

Painting
Use quality acrylic paints. Multiple thin coats are recommended for best results, allowing full drying between layers.

Manufactured by
Made in the UK by SparkFrame Studios

⚠️ Safety

This is not a toy. Contains small parts and presents a choking hazard.
Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Intended for use in scale modelling, wargaming, railway layouts, and diorama building by hobbyists.

Some edges or small surface remnants may be present from the manufacturing process and can be easily refined with light sanding if required.