Model Shipways USN Picket Boat #1 1:24 Scale. The Boat That Sunk The Albemarle. Picket Boat #1, a steam launch, was built in 1864 to support of the U. Navy’s blockade of the Confederacy. Outfitted with a spar-torpedo, she could also attack larger enemy vessels. On the dark night of 27-28 October 1864, Lieutenant William B. Cushing and his crew took Picket Boat Number One up river to Plymouth, North Carolina. In one of the Civil War’s most daring naval actions, they attacked the Confederate ironclad Albemarle, sinking it with the spar torpedo. Cushing and one other man escaped, and Picket Boat Number One was lost, but the Union forces on the North Carolina sounds were freed of the great threat presented by the continued existence of the Albemarle. You’ll build your model much the same way as the real boat was built almost 150 years ago, using many of the same materials. Only, your job will be much easier, thanks to the laser cut basswood parts and ready-made fittings, 5 large sheets of plans and illustrated step-by-step instruction manual. Display base & pedestals not included. Previous modeling experience helpful. MADE IN THE USA. Building Model Ships is Cool! Search us on YouTube. To see videos about our products from real users – Model Expo, Model Shipways, Model Trailways, Model Airways. Should you break or lose a part during construction, we will replace it free of charge. View more great items. The item “Model Shipways MS2261 USN Picket Boat #1 124 Wood Scale Ship Kit ON SALE” is in sale since Thursday, March 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Wooden”. The seller is “modelexpo33020″ and is located in Hollywood, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Featured Refinements: Model Shipways
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Scale: 1:24
- Features: Kit
- MPN: MS2261
- Brand: Model Shipways
- Recommended Age Range: 14+