Launched on May 18th 2003, exactly 198 years after Nelson first hoisted his flag onboard Victory, the kit includes. Double plank on bulkhead construction in lime and walnut, complete with pre-cut gunport strips no more need to tediously mark on and cut out the gunports yourself; 5 different sizes of turned brass cannons; Carronades; 8 sheets of brass etched components; 3 different profiled brass rails; CNC cut walnut and ply components, profiled where necessary; All new scale turned wood belaying pins, support pillars and staircase balusters; All necessary blocks and black / natural hemp for rigging; All 4 ships boats in authentic plank on bulkhead construction; All new scale copper plates. 18 sheets of fully detailed actual size plans and a comprehensive, full colour, step-by-step instruction manual including constructional photos of the prototype. All this enables you to build the most authentic model of H. Victory as she appeared at Trafalgar. As well as this, the kit also includes the timber work to produce the model to the current specifications as she stands in Portsmouth, for example timberheads, capping and hammock cranes for the forecastle. After more than two years of extensive research and development, using information and sources previously unavailable, this is the most historically accurate, highly detailed kit of Victory in her Trafalgar condition available. Our model is very different to other manufacturers, and the amendments are the result of our own research verified by Mr. Peter Goodwin, and further research provided by Mr. Goodwin is the Keeper and Curator of H. Victory in Portsmouth and is currently heading the project, researching Victory’s true Trafalgar configuration. It is the intention of the Navy to restore Victory to this configuration by the 2005 bicentennial celebrations. Details of the planned amendments were due for release today but have been delayed until October 21st this year. As soon as this information is available it will be posted on our web site. Forever associated with Nelson’s last battle, H. Victory is one of the most famous ships of all time, and is now preserved as a major part of the Royal Naval Museum in Portsmouth. Forty years old by the time of Trafalgar (1805), she had been the flagship of half a dozen Admirals, and was to continue in active service until 1812. Supplying model makers since 1895. Plus we accept all major credit and debit cards. With the details of your order. We also accept Postal Orders and Cheques made payable to Hobbies Ltd. Please note Cheque payments will have to wait for funds to clear before goods are sent. At Hobbies we always send orders by the best possible way to reach our customers quickly. We do post worldwide. If your postcode is listed in one of the areas below extra charges may apply! If you have any problems with your order we will do our best to resolve these. Hobbies have been supplying model makers since 1895 and we pride ourselves on our worldwide reputation for quality and service. The item “Caldercraft HMS Victory 172 Scale Wooden Model Ship Kit FREE Mainland Postage” is in sale since Tuesday, November 4, 2014. This item is in the category “Toys & Games\Model Kits\Models”. The seller is “alwayshobbies” and is located in Norwich. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia, New Zealand.
- Model: Victory
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Scale: 1:72
- MPN: 9014
- Brand: Caldercraft