The hull has been painted black with white stripes and a red bottom. On the deck, there are metal davits with lifeboats, a smokestack, black netting on the bowsprit and many other handcrafted ornaments. Size: 34.7″ L x 26″ H x 5.1 W. The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish. On the deck, there are metal davits holding authentic hand-built lifeboats painted white, a smokestack, black netting on the bowsprit, intricate rigging for the three masts and many other handcrafted ornaments. The RRS Discovery is a barque-rigged auxiliary steamship built in Dundee, Scotland for Antarctic research. Her first mission was the British National Antarctic Expedition, carrying Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton on their first, and highly successful, journey to the Antarctic, known as the Discovery Expedition. The model RRS Discovery steamship measures overall 34.7 long from bow to stern. Highlights about this RRS Discovery model steamship. 100% hand built from scratch using “plank on frame” construction method. Size: 34.7″ overall length x 26″ height x 5.1 width. Undreds of hours where required to finish this model sailboat. Completed model contains thousands of details created by skillful master craftsmen. Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood. Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of this model. Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic. This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. Please browse in Capt. After that the item will be re listed. Models are securely packed with foam sheets, peanuts or bubble wraps. This item was in stock at the time of listing. This will assure that your message will be received. Auctiva Offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed!
RRS Discovery Antarctic Steamship Royal Research Ship Wood Model 35 Semi-Built