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Model Shipways 1:76 SCALE U.

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The Essex, launched in 1799, was one of the most renowned American frigates of her era, and this model captures her elegant lines and naval history. Includes what’s visible in the photos. Review all images closely. To evaluate contents and condition. Bags appear sealed; some thin sails may have creases or splits (common for age) and some may be opened. Know what you are purchasing. Please check photos thoroughly. Please view all the photos as they form an integral part of the description. We appreciate your business.

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The Essex, launched in 1799, was one of the most renowned American frigates of her era, and this model captures her elegant lines and naval history. Includes what’s visible in the photos. Review all images closely. To evaluate contents and condition. Bags appear sealed; some thin sails may have creases or splits (common for age) and some may be opened. Know what you are purchasing. Please check photos thoroughly. Please view all the photos as they form an integral part of the description. We appreciate your business.

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Model Shipways 1:76 U. A FEW LEFT IN STOCK!

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ADMIRALTY MODELS, A BRITISH TRADITION. Only then, upon consideration, would the Board approve funding for it. Called admiralty models, these were some of the finest ever made. They were unrigged with exposed hull and deck framing to allow inspection of the vessel’s architecture, deck furnishings and decorative work in a three-dimensional format. THE MODEL SHIPWAYS KIT. The Model Shipways kit is relatively easy to build with plank-on-bulkhead construction, thanks to its 20 sheets of CAD-assisted laser-cut basswood parts, which come in a variety of thicknesses from 1/32″ to 3/16″. Fine basswood is also used for hull and deck planking. An unusual feature of this model is that the fully detailed gun deck is left visible for dramatic exhibition through the partially planked main deck. Masterfully cast Britannia metal guns are miniature versions of the original armament. Brass nails, eyebolts, Belaying Pins, and split rings are correctly scaled, and a photo-etched sheet of detailed parts adds the finishing touches. Although this Admiralty model does not have full-size spars or sails, some rigging elements are included. Five diameters of rigging line are used, and deadeyes, blocks, and bullseyes are ready-to-use hardwood. Hull Width: 5.25 (on beam). Scale 5/32 = 1′ (1:76.8). Previous modeling experience helpful. Six Sheets of Plans. Kit design, plans, instructions & prototype model by Bob Crane. We are ModelExpo, hobby specialists who have been serving modelers worldwide since 1976. We manufacture our Model Shipways products – along with our other brands – in Miami, FL. Model Shipways has manufactured kits since 1946 and is world-renown for its supreme accurate depictions of historic vessels from the golden age of sail and more, ranging in skill level from beginner to expert. Our kits have been designed by leading naval architects and historical authorities to a fanatical level of detail, enabling the builder to achieve museum-quality replicas. Fully illustrated instruction manuals and actual size plan sheets will assure you a smooth and successful build. And you can always reach us for advice. Our master modelers will be glad to help. We’ve got you covered! Lost or damaged parts? We will replace it with no cost and no questions asked, whenever you need!

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Model Shipways 1:76 SCALE U.

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Aircraft Carrier CV-9 Essex model kit is a must-have for any militaria enthusiast or model builder. Loren Perry’s Gold Plus Essex Details. With its striking gold color and accurate details, this kit is sure to impress.

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This is a Model Shipways 2041 1:76 U. Model Shipways kit is relatively easy to build, thanks to CAD-assisted laser-cut basswood parts, which come in a variety of thicknesses from 3/32 to 1/8. Fine basswood is also used for hull and deck planking. An unusual feature of this model is that the hull is planked inside and out. Category 1: Model Kits. Category 2: 1:87 Scale. Trainz Product Id: 12143274. Model Shipways 2041 1:76 U. Model Shipways’ kit is relatively easy to build, thanks to CAD-assisted laser-cut basswood parts, which come in a variety of thicknesses from 3/32″ to 1/8″. Condition: Factory New Operational Status. This item is brand new from the factory. The Trainz SKU for this item is P12143274. Please note, after seven days our systems may automatically re-list unpaid items. Learn more by reviewing our policies. Explain why the item does not meet your expectations and how you would like us to handle the issue. If your item has been damaged try to include a photograph of the actual damages. We’ll do our absolute best to make you happy. Make sure to include your contact and order information when you return your items. Contacting Trainz provides us a chance to resolve your issue while allowing you to keep the item. O Scale 2 Rail. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats & Ships”. The seller is “trainz” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Denmark, Vatican City State, Nauru, Taiwan, Poland, Macau, Oman, Suriname, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, San Marino, Ireland, Qatar, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Thailand, Sweden, Colombia, Iceland, Spain, Estonia, Belgium, Israel, Liechtenstein, Kuwait, Bermuda, South Korea, Albania, Italy, Monaco, Singapore, Switzerland, Chile, China, Republic of Croatia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Indonesia, Portugal, Malta, Paraguay, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Maldives, Australia, Austria, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Canada, Andorra, Greece, Romania, Greenland, Mexico, Serbia, Montenegro, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Lithuania, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Finland, Luxembourg, Turkey, France, Germany, Latvia, Peru, Brunei Darussalam.

• Brand: Model Shipways
• Type: Ship
• Scale: 1:76
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• MPN: 2041

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This is a Model Shipways 2041 1:76 U. Model Shipways kit is relatively easy to build, thanks to CAD-assisted laser-cut basswood parts, which come in a variety of thicknesses from 3/32 to 1/8. Fine basswood is also used for hull and deck planking. An unusual feature of this model is that the hull is planked inside and out. Category 1: Model Kits. Category 2: 1:87 Scale. Trainz Product Id: 12143274. Model Shipways 2041 1:76 U. Model Shipways’ kit is relatively easy to build, thanks to CAD-assisted laser-cut basswood parts, which come in a variety of thicknesses from 3/32″ to 1/8″. Condition: Factory New Operational Status. This item is brand new from the factory. The Trainz SKU for this item is P12143274. Please note, after seven days our systems may automatically re-list unpaid items. Learn more by reviewing our policies. Explain why the item does not meet your expectations and how you would like us to handle the issue. If your item has been damaged try to include a photograph of the actual damages. We’ll do our absolute best to make you happy. Make sure to include your contact and order information when you return your items. O Scale 2 Rail. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats & Ships”. The seller is “trainz” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam.

• Brand: Model Shipways
• Type: Ship
• Scale: 1:76
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• MPN: 2041

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This is a Model Shipways 2041 1:76 U. Model Shipways kit is relatively easy to build, thanks to CAD-assisted laser-cut basswood parts, which come in a variety of thicknesses from 3/32 to 1/8. Fine basswood is also used for hull and deck planking. An unusual feature of this model is that the hull is planked inside and out. Category 1: Model Kits. Category 2: 1:87 Scale. Model Shipways 2041 1:76 U. Model Shipways’ kit is relatively easy to build, thanks to CAD-assisted laser-cut basswood parts, which come in a variety of thicknesses from 3/32″ to 1/8″. Condition: Factory New Operational Status. This item is brand new from the factory. The Trainz SKU for this item is P12143274. Track: 12143274 – No Location Assigned – 001 – TrainzAuctionGroup00UNK – TDIDUNK ProductId: 12143274. Please note, after seven days our systems may automatically re-list unpaid items. Explain why the item does not meet your expectations and how you would like us to handle the issue. If your item has been damaged try to include a photograph of the actual damages. We’ll do our absolute best to make you happy. Make sure to include your contact and order information when you return your items. O Scale 2 Rail. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats & Ships”. The seller is “trainz” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

• Brand: Model Shipways
• Type: Ship
• Scale: 1:76
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• MPN: 2041

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