Rectangular Lobster Pot (Trap) – Commercial / Offshore Fishing

Rectangular Lobster Pot (Trap) – Commercial / Offshore Fishing

Commercial rectangular lobster pot, inspired by larger offshore and commercial fishing traps used on working fishing vessels, harbours, and industrial dockside scenes.

This commercial version represents larger-capacity pots commonly stacked on deck or stored in fishing yards and quaysides. With increased proportions compared to standard inshore pots, it is ideal for modern fishing boats, commercial harbours, and working waterfront dioramas.

Designed using real-world references and scaled accurately for model use, this pot is suitable as deck cargo, harbour clutter, or storage scenery across a wide range of scales.

Features:

* Available in multiple scales
* Commercial / offshore rectangular lobster pot design
* Larger proportions than standard inshore pots
* Accurate real-world inspired scaling
* Lightweight yet durable construction
* Supplied unpainted — ideal for custom painting and weathering
* Suitable for model boats, dioramas, model railways, and wargaming scenery

Sizing:  Options are listed by scale and approximate height.
All other dimensions are proportionally scaled from real-world references.

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.