New – Model Shipways -Prince De Neufchatel. Scale 1:64. MS2110- Made in USA. Length: 32-1/2″ Height: 23″. Credit for America’s success in winning the War of 1812 belongs in part to the many privateers who signed on to do battle against the might of England. The commission, authorized by a letter-of-marque, empowered merchants to appropriate to their own use whatever prize (actual capture of a vessel) they made, as well as receive monetary allowance for each prisoner taken. While on the whole the privateers, as irregular forces, were certainly no match for the the British regular cruisers, they inflicted enormous damage on the foe. Among four of the privateers that were most creditable was the speedy brigantine Prince de Neufchatel captained by J. Ordronaux of New York. A superbly built vessel of 310 tons, she mounted 18 guns and originally possessed a crew of 150 men. Prince de Neufchatel was supposedly built by Christian Bergh at New York in 1812-13 and was named for Berthier, one of Napoleon’s marshalls of the period. One of the larger privateers. Because she had a size and shape that could attain high speeds and hold more firepower, her shape was given to a whole fleet of opium clippers. Armament for the privateers was usually sixteen 12-pounder carronades and two long 18’s as chase guns. All were carriage mounted to allow more positioning freedom, and to accommodate the higher bulwarks found on the privateers. Historically accurate and perfectly scaled. True-to-scale wood, brass & Britannia metal fittings. 5 full size plan sheets. 32-page illustrated assembly manual. There comes a time when dreams and reality meet, for me that time is now. I have been building models since I was about age 10 and an artist since I was about 12 years old. This kit is in excellent condition. The pictures are exactly of the item you will receive. Description will be as accurate as possible. PLEASE REVIEW ALL PICTURES for any imperfections or possible damage. Look for more of my items being listed weekly!
NEW Model Shipways Prince De Neufchatel Laser Cut Wood Ship Kit 164 Scale