All contents in the kit are factory sealed – Corel does not factory seal the outer box. Ed in 1650, the Prins Willem was probably the largest vessel in the service of the Dutch East Indies Company, sailing with a crew of 254, plus 22 wives and children. After only one commercial voyage, she was taken into the Dutch Navy and refitted as a warship. She fought in the Battle of Duins in 1652 under the command of Admiral Witte de Witt. Construction is double plank-on-bulkhead with pre-cut parts. Ready-to-use fittings of fine hardwoods (basswood first planking and walnut for the second), gilded cast metal and photo-etched brass are typical of Corel’s attention to quality. Generous instructions (5 pages in English) and highly detailed plans (10 sheets with step-by-step illustrations) help you build an accurate replica and an impressive mode. Please review all pictures – if you don’t see it, then it will not be included. Best to ask a question before purchasing. The pictures are exactly of the item you will receive. Description will be as accurate as possible. PLEASE REVIEW ALL PICTURES for any imperfections or possible damage.