Scale Model Marine Buoy – A-3 Style

Scale Model Marine Buoy – A-3 Style

This miniature buoy is based on the A-3 buoy, widely used in real-life applications such as mooring, fishing gear marking, and marine navigation. Featuring the teardrop shape .

Made from durable PLA plastic, the buoy is supplied in two parts (main body + rope cap) and is available in a range of popular model boat scales. 

Real-World Reference:
The full-size A-3 buoy is commonly used in:

Mooring setups for small to mid-sized vessels

Marking crab pots, nets, or fishing lines

Navigational markers in harbors and coastal waters

Floatation aids for marine equipment

Product Details:
Based on real-world A-3 marine buoy dimensions

Made from PLA

Supplied in two parts: buoy + rope eye cap - Engineered two-part construction for superior print quality, reduced surface artefacts, and cleaner final assembly.

perfect for painting or weathering

Ideal For:
Model trawlers, tugs, and coastal vessels

Harbor dioramas or marine layouts

Static or RC model boat detailing

Maritime railway scenes or dockside displays

Available Scales:

1/10 scale height approx 60mm
1/12 scale height approx 50mm
1/15 scale height approx 40mm
1/18 scale height approx 34mm
1/20 scale height approx 30mm
1/24 scale height approx 25mm 
1/32 scale height approx 19mm

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.