Plank-on-bulkhead construction uses high quality basswood, the preferred wood of professional modelers. All structural hull parts and major fittings are laser cut, so they fit together with remarkable ease. Kit contains over 60 cut or shaped wooden parts, plus 120 extra wood strips for a second layer of planking, should you wish to build your model with a double planked hull. More than 500 fittings of wood, brass and Britannia metal fittings include 14 guns on wooden carriages, cannon, chainplates, bell, anchors and wheel. Six plan sheets a 48 page instruction book by Erik A. And Ben Lankford, plus a 38-page guide to planking the hull make building easy. Display base and brass pedestals are not included. Model Expo Kit No. MS2015 Length 26-1/2″ / Height 22″ / Scale 1/4 = 1 ft. Previous modeling experience helpful. 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!
Model Shipways FAIR AMERICAN 14 GUN PRIV 148