NEW Model Shipways Fair American Laser Cut Wood Model Ship Kit 1:48 Scale

Description: New - Model Shipways - Fair American Revolutionary War Brig, 1778 - 1:48 Scale Kit # MS2015 - Ship History:the Revolutionary War brig Fair American is based on Model No. 60 in the Henry Huddleston Rogers ship model collection at the U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Annapolis, Maryland. The model's origin is uncertain: one claim asserts that the model was made by the British Admiralty after the vessel's capture to study her fine hull form and enormous rig; another faction has argued that the model was made in America and subsequently used as a guide for a painting of a naval engagement involving the original brig. All that is certain is that the model was in English hands prior to its acquisition by Colonel Rogers and one can only wonder how the model got there if it had been made in America during the turbulent post-Revolutionary period, and by whom, assuming time, money, and talent were available for such an involved undertaking.Kit Includes: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. Model Expo Fair American 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.R. Ronnberg, Jr. and Ben Lankford, plus a 38-page guide to planking the hull make building easy. Personal History: There comes a time when dreams and reality meet, for me that time is now. I am retired and disabled and have finally realized I need to let all of this go, which means a good deal for you. I have been building models since I was about age 10 and an artist since I was about 12 years old. I have been buying models for years and I have a lot of art and painting items. 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. Shipping limited to lower 48 states only. Look for more of my items being listed weekly!

Price: 203 USD

Location: Cape Coral, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-26T19:09:31.000Z

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