This wonderful kit is the latest release in the highly acclaimed Victory Models series of high quality kits. HMS Vanguard (or HMS Bellerophon or HMS Elephant). Nelson’s Vanguard was designed by Slade (of Victory fame) and was one of fourteen 3rd rate 74 gun ships which formed the Arrogant class. During this time, Britain was not at war so her build went ahead very slowly, being launched on 6th March 1787. The kit includes the following. Scale = 1:72. Total Length = 1170mm. Laser cut wooden parts throughout. Many photo etched brass detail sheets that include window frames, deadeye strop/chainplate fittings, monograms and flintlock detail for the cannons, footrope stirrups and other fine mast and yard detail, gunport scuttles, hinges the list is endless. There are no less that twenty full size plans, which include very easy to follow rigging detail. Sail detail is also included, along with sail cloth if you wish to rig your model with main sails. The copper plates for below the waterline are of a completely new design. They are so accurate that there is a left and right side to the plates, and there are no unseemly over protruding nail heads, everything is scaled at 1:72nd. Accompanying the plans is a 31 page A3 size fully illustrated building manual, taking you through every stage of the critical hull construction. There is also a full English instruction booklet, describing every detail of each stage of the main construction, along with histories of the three vessels that are included. Included with the kit are option packs to build HMS Elephant and HMS Bellerophon, as well as Vanguard. There is a set of finely cast figureheads and stern decoration for each version. The plans also include suggested colour schemes for each vessel. 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 “Victory Models HMS Vanguard Wooden Model Ship Kit 172 Scale Large Model” is in sale since Wednesday, November 12, 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 worldwide.
- Type: Ship
- Model: Ship
- Brand: Victory Models
- Scale: 1:72
- MPN: 1300/04