Wooden & Photo-Etched Model Kit. Bring a piece of maritime history to your workbench with this stunning. Wooden model of the tender Avos. Based on the historic. Vessel that sailed alongside the sloop Juno during Russia’s bold expedition to the. Pacific and North America. This model captures the spirit of adventure and naval precision from the golden age of sail. This high-quality kit features laser-cut wooden parts, photo-etched brass details, and accurate rigging plans-designed to provide both historical authenticity and a rewarding build experience. Whether transporting supplies, scouting new coasts, or navigating diplomatic missions. The Avos played a key role in expanding Russia’s influence across the Pacific. Perfect for experienced modelers and passionate collectors alike, the Avos offers elegance, challenge, and a story worth telling. This all-in-one set includes. Fine railings & stanchions for deck perimeter & boat coamings. Capstan & windlass grilles with authentic lattice detail. Porthole rims, skylight frames & companionway gratings. Lantern housings & flagstaff collars -ready to fold & mount. Hawse-pipe rings & chocks to recreate anchor gear. Every component is engineered for a seamless fit, letting you recreate the 1806 -Tender Avos with unrivaled authenticity and detail. Lightweight yet durable, these pieces fold and glue easily, transforming your build into a. Who Is It For? Intermediate & advanced modelers seeking metal-grade realism. Maritime historians honoring the Avos’s role in Russian America expeditions. Diorama builders staging early-19th-century Pacific or coastal scenes. To pair with your flagship model. Laser-etched details capture fine railings & gratings. Ropes, blocks & sails included for turnkey assembly. Challenging yet accessible for most modelers. Tender Avos w/ Boat (1/72). Length 420 mm × Beam 175 mm × Height 420 mm. Birch plywood, anigre & maple veneers, brass, metal castings, bronze. 200+ wooden parts, 20+ brass details, 5+metal castings, rigging & sails. Brass photo-etch fret – deck & hull detail parts. Laser-cut wooden frames & planks. Metal castings & bronze guns. Complete rigging & printed sails. Full-color instruction manual & plan sheets. Pacific expedition dioramas with Avos alongside Juno. Harbor support scenes illustrating coastal supply runs. Flagship display models capturing early-19th-century naval grandeur. Dioramas of Pacific Fleet actions. Exhibits demonstrating Imperial Russian shipbuilding artistry with fine details. Educational exhibits illustrating Age-of-Sail construction. Was a small but historically significant tender of the. Most famously, it took part in the. Expedition to Russian America alongside the sloop Juno, under the command of diplomat Nikolai Rezanov. Their mission: to strengthen Russia’s presence in the Pacific, secure food for Alaskan settlements, and build diplomatic ties-particularly with Spanish California. Its name, meaning “perhaps” or “hopefully, ” reflected the spirit of risk and hope that defined Russian naval exploration at the time. Assemble hull frames and apply pre-shaped planks with wood glue. Install brass photo-etch fittings on deck and superstructure. Fit metal castings & bronze cannons in pre-drilled mounts. Rig shrouds, stays and halyards using supplied ropes & blocks. Attach sails to yards and mast, then secure with rigging thread. Finish with varnish or weathering to replicate period wear. For detailed guidance on part placement and assembly. Why Choose Master Korabel MK0303P? Birch plywood, hardwood veneers (anigre, maple), brass photo-etched parts, metal castings, and cannons. Everything you need-no aftermarket required. All wooden components, including pre-shaped hull planks and intricate fittings. Sturdy, detailed hull with pre-beveled bulkheads and structural integrity. Authentic ropes, wooden rigging blocks, sail cloth, and printed sail patterns included. Step-by-step full-color photo manual and extensive plan sheets for easy assembly. A Rewarding Collectible Project. Upon completion, you’ll own a museum-quality display model admired by collectors and history enthusiasts alike. An early 19th-century voyage.