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Detailed, RC Model Ship Kit by Caldercraft the SS Talacre Coaster
The SS Talacre was a typical single hatch coaster that was used in the coal trade, the source of which was found by the hundreds around the coast of the U. In the golden era of steam. Designed for Point of Ayr Collieries by Crichton, Thompson & Co Ltd. Of London she was built by […]
Detailed, New Wooden Model Ship Kit by Disar the Wooden Paddle Tug Vanguard
This replica kit features the Vanguard, which was completed in 1841 by Thomas Ellis. Its an earlier form of a wooden paddle tug with a heavily raked stem and tiller steering. The Tugs were used to tow sailing vessels in and out of the Tyne in North East England. They became a forerunner of the […]
Elegant, finely detailed model ship kit by Mantua Panart the HMS Victory 738
HMS Victory stands today as the world’s oldest commissioned warship. Still manned by Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy, the Victory has seen over 220 years of almost continuous naval service. Best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar, the Victory currently has a dual role as the flagship of the Commander-in-Chief […]
Classic, Detailed Wooden Model Ship Kit by Billing Boats Smit Nederland
The Smit Nederland was built in 1979 at the BV Scheepswerft & Machinefebriek “De Merwede” in Hardinzveld, Holland. Length 28.40 m, breadth 8,85 m, draught 3.85 m. The vessel is driven by two “Stork Werkspoor” diesel engines, whose 1000 rpm yield 1800 HP. Top speed is 12 knots; the acting radius is 2,250 miles. The […]
Finely Detailed, Elegant Wooden Model Ship Kit by Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon
Victory in his lifetime. Built by Henry Adams at Bucklers Hard, the Agamemnon was launched in 1781 after four years of building. Agamemnon became one of the most famous vessels of the Royal Navy. It was in Agamemnon that Nelson lost the sight of his right eye during the siege of Calvi in 1794. He […]
Generously detailed, brand new Occre wooden model ship kit the Dos Amigos
The “Dos Amigos” was a slaver, one of the famous early 19th century Baltimore clippers. She was low-slung and fast, double-masted, small and agile, painted black to make it easier to hide herself off the African coast after slaving had been abolished. Her hull was modified, with space below decks to bring the slaves from […]
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 […]
Classic, Detailed Wooden Model Ship Kit by Corel HMS Victory Cross-section
A completely updated cross section of the H. Victory enables us to reproduce the internal details much more realistically, in particular, the masts. The model is completed by highly realistic accessories such as casks, barrels, buckets and flag. The HMS Victory cross-section. Kit contains woods such as walnut, beech and boxwood. Wood, brass and copper […]
Elegant, finely detailed wooden ship kit by Mantua Sergal Le Soleil Royal
She was built in Brest between 1668 and 1670 by engineer Laurent Hubac, was launched in 1669, and stayed unused in Brest harbour for years. She was recommissioned with 112 guns and 1200 men when the Nine Years’ War broke out in 1688 as the flagship of the escadre du Ponant (squadron of the Ponant). […]
Elegant, Finely Detailed Wooden Model Ship Kit by Amati Greek Bireme
This is a superbly detailed and accurate model of the Greek/Athenian Bireme. When built, the Greek Bireme made use of cutting edge technology. With a particularly deadly bow ram, she fought bravely against the Persian fleet at the historic Battle of Salamis. The Bireme was managed by 44 oarsmen working in two banks of oars […]