Victory HMS 1:72 Kit

After more than two years of extensive research and development, using information and sources previously unavailable, CalderCraft launched the most historically accurate, highly detailed kit of Victory in her Trafalgar conditionDouble plank on bulkhead construction in lime and walnut, complete with pre-cut gunport strips ~ no more need to tediously mark on and cut out the gunports yourself; 5 different sizes of turned brass cannons; Carronades; 8 sheets of brass etched components; 3 different profiled brass rails; CNC cut walnut and ply components, profiled where necessary; All new scale turned wood belaying pins, support pillars and staircase balusters; All necessary blocks and black / natural hemp for rigging; All 4 ships boats in authentic plank on bulkhead construction; All new scale copper plates.18 sheets of fully detailed actual size plans and a comprehensive, full colour, step-by-step instruction manual including constructional photos of the prototype. All this enables you to build the most authentic model of H.M.S. Victory as she appeared at Trafalgar.As well as this, the kit also includes the timber work to produce the model to the current specifications as she stands in Portsmouth, for example timberheads, capping and hammock cranes for the forecastle.Technical data:Scale: 1/72Overall length: 1385mm Overall width: 525 mm Heigth: 940 mm Number of pcs.: 9014Planking: doubleSails not availableFor this CalderCraft Nelsons Navy kit HMS Victory Admiralty paints are recommended as follows (14 jars): - KR-329105: Dull Black x 3 - KR-329106: Matt (Metal) Black x 1 - KR-329111: Matt White x 1 - KR-329115: Yellow Ochre x 3 - KR-329116: Red Ochre x 1 - KR-329117: French Blue x 1 - KR-329118: Olive Green x 1 - KR-329119: Wood (Walnut) Brown x 1 - KR-329121: Gold / Brass x 1 - KR-329126: Copper x 1Forever associated with Nelson's last battle, H.M.S. Victory is one of the most famous ships of all time, and is now preserved as a major part of the Royal Naval Museum in Portsmouth. The ship's survival is particularly appropriate since Victory is not only an example of the ultimate sailing warship ~ the three decker First Rate ~ but she was also the most popular and successful 100-Gun ship of the period.Forty years old by the time of Trafalgar (1805), she had been the flagship of half a dozen Admirals, and was to continue in active service until 1812.