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Exquisite, New Wooden Model Ship Kit by Caldercraft the HM Brig Supply

Brig Supply was launched in 1759 as a Deptford yard transport. In 1786 she was converted to an armed tender. It is in her modified form that she wrote herself into history by arriving ahead of the first convict fleet in Australian waters. She was also the first to sail into Port Jackson. The kit […]

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Exquisite, Detailed Wooden Model Ship Kit by Caldercraft the HMS Snake

These fast, seaworthy ships were utilitarian and business-oriented, containing a flush deck and nine cannons/carronades upon each side. As originally built, the Snake had a full ordinance of 32 pounder carronades. These carronades replaced the carriage guns; at close quarters the short range carronades proved devastating to their opponents. Class dimensions were: length 100; breadth […]

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Exquisite, RC Model Ship Kit by Caldercraft the Alte Liebe Harbor Tug

Almost every day for nearly thirty years the tug boat’Alte Liebe’ could be seen in Cuxhaven Harbour under full steam. She was used as a Pilot, Fireboat and Salvage tug. Built in 1931 by the Nobiskrug Gmbh shipyard at Rendsburg on an order from Wasserstrabbendirektion Hamburg, she was launched on 2nd September 1931 and after […]

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Exquisite, Detailed Wooden Model Ship Kit by Caldercraft the HMS Victory

After more than two years of extensive research and development using information and sources previously unavailable, this kit has become most historically accurate, highly detailed version(in her Trafalgar condition) available. Our model is very different from other manufacturers, and the amendments are the result of our own research verified by Mr. Peter Goodwin, and further […]

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Exquisite RC-Ready Caldercraft Model Ship Kit the Joffre Tyne Tug Boat 7000

She was owned throughout her career by Lawson-Batey Tugs Ltd. Of Newcastle on Tyne. Specifically built for the coastal towing business, her gross tonnage was 260, with an engine power of 1,140 i. This was quite a high power for ships of her day. Fitted with two sets of towing hooks, an unusual feature for […]

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Exquisite, Detailed Wooden Model Ship Kit by Caldercraft the HMS Victory

After more than two years of extensive research and development using information and sources previously unavailable, this kit has become most historically accurate, highly detailed version(in her Trafalgar condition) available. Our model is very different from other manufacturers, and the amendments are the result of our own research verified by Mr. Peter Goodwin, and further […]

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Exquisite, RC-Ready Caldercraft Model Ship Kit the Joffre Tyne Tug Boat

She was owned throughout her career by Lawson-Batey Tugs Ltd. Of Newcastle on Tyne. Specifically built for the coastal towing business, her gross tonnage was 260, with an engine power of 1,140 i. This was quite a high power for ships of her day. Fitted with two sets of towing hooks, an unusual feature for […]

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Exquisite, Detailed Wooden Model Ship Kit by Caldercraft the HMS Victory

Large scale 1/72 model of HMS Victory. Unmolested see photos(factory staples still intact) stored in climate controlled space. No damp basement or hot attic. Honestly this kit will take an experienced modeler up to a year or more to complete. I’m not “giving” this fine kit away either. I have close to 1,250.00 invested and […]

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