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Model Shipways Longboat Wood Model Kit - Introduction to wood Ship modeling Sale

Two sheets of plans & a 20-page illustrated instruction manual address every detail of construction.PDF Link Below.

The longboat was the largest boat aboard an 18th century ship.

True plank-on-frame construction & laser cut basswood parts for easy construction

Detailed plans and illustrated instruction manual

Wooden display base included

Model Expo has been serving hobby enthusiasts with precision Models since 1976! Historically accurate and perfectly scaled, Cleanly cast Britannia metal components.

Laser-cut ply and basswood platform & chassis, Spoked wooden wheels with metal rims & axels, Realistic Red Cross decals, Canvas top. Clearly written illustrated instructions and parts list included in the Kit.

Curious to see what its going to take to build this Model before buying? View the PDF Link to the parts list and Instructions in the description below!

Skill level: Medium

Cleanly cast Britannia metal components.

Authentically detailed cannon barrel.

Realistic spoked wheels

Plank-on-Bulkhead Kit with laser cut plywood, basswood and cherry components; Expertly cast Britannia metal castings and brass fittings

Length 29-1/2" / Height 23" / Beam 5-1/4" / Scale 1/2" = 1 ft. (1:24)

Five sheets of detailed plans and illustrated step-by-step instruction manual

The Allerton is the most complex and accurately detailed kit Model Trailways has ever produced!

Hundreds of cleanly cast Britannia metal pieces weigh in at nearly six pounds to duplicate every component of the original pumper. Wooden parts are replicated in fine-grained laser cut basswood.

We provide a photo-etched brass sheet for spark arrestor and coal buckets, plus photo-etched stainless steel for boiler walls and nameplate.

Model Expo has been serving hobby enthusiasts with precision Models since 1976! Model Airways has gone to great lengths to recreate this legendary World War I fighter. We’ve designed our Nieuport 28 from original plans, photographs and restored aircraft on display in several museums.

The historically accurate model reproduces virtually every detail of the real airplane. The open framework allows for authentic detailing and shows the intricacies of construction.

Nieuport 28 airplane kit contains over 190 laser cut basswood and birch plywood parts for ribs, fuselage and other wooden components. Hundreds of finely cast Britannia metal, copper, aluminum, brass and rubber parts make up the instrument panel, fuel tank, turnbuckles, ailerons, struts, compression bar, stabilizers, machine guns, wheels, tires and more!

Plank-on-Bulkhead Model Shipways Historic hobby model Kit.

based on the craft discovered in 1954. You'll build your model the way the real Willie L. Bennett was built, following the plank-on-bulkhead techniques used on life-sized skip-jacks.

To make building easy, we've supplied laser cut wooden molds, keelson and transom. Basswood is used throughout.

Wooden yards and mast, 140 deadeyes in three sizes, nearly 200 single and double blocks, four diameters of black standing rigging and two of tan running rigging duplicate the rig plan of the original whaler.

An assortment of fine metal fitting includes brass ship's bell, belaying pins, eyebolts, spilt rings, strips, wire and chain, anchors, bilge pump, chocks, cleats, fire door, chimney, and galley stack.

Seven whaleboats are to be assembled from laser cut wooden parts.

Length: 36 inches, Beam: 9 inches, Scale: 1/24th

Assembly Required: Previous Modeling Experience Helpful

Finely detailed parts include: 18 tenders, 2 Arado 196 seaplanes, 2 detailed derricks with booms

Other features of the model kit include moving gun turrets and barrels

Includes waterslide decals

Model kit contain 501 pieces

Model kits are designed for children aged 10 years and upwards

After built it measures 43. 9 cm in length

3D model made of metal

No glue required

Detailed models

No glue required for assembly, a hobby nipper is required to remove parts from runners

Colored plastic, little to no paint required to replicate appearance

Product bears official Bluefin Distribution logo ensuring purchaser is receiving authentic licensed item from approved U.S. retailer

Decals included

Kit includes 25 multi-pose U.S. Infantry figures and 3 crew figures

1/35 Scale Landing Craft

Highly accurate static display model.

Kit is 27.1 Inch long

Display stand and name plate included

This is a plastic model kit.

Paint and glue is NOT included.

Contains parts to build one of each model.

Highly accurate static display model.

Scale: 1: 35

Length 259 mm

Bright and colorful double sided cotton signal flag

Hand sewn Double Stitched cloth with hanging rope included Ready for immediate display

Spell your name or favorite phrase or number in classic nautical fashion Great for nautical decorating nautical themed events or kids parties

Overall dimensions: 20" L x 1" W x 14" H

In business since 1959 - Buy with confidence - 100% money back guarantee

We ship daily - $7.95 Shipping to the lower 48 US States - Express and overnight shipping available - Contact Us

Bright and colorful double sided cotton signal flag

Hand sewn Double Stitched cloth with hanging rope included Ready for immediate display

Spell your name or favorite phrase or number in classic nautical fashion Great for nautical decorating nautical themed events or kids parties

Bright and colorful double sided cotton signal flag

Hand sewn Double Stitched cloth with hanging rope included Ready for immediate display

Spell your name or favorite phrase or number in classic nautical fashion Great for nautical decorating nautical themed events or kids parties

Bright and colorful double sided cotton signal flag

Hand sewn Double Stitched cloth with hanging rope included Ready for immediate display

Spell your name or favorite phrase or number in classic nautical fashion Great for nautical decorating nautical themed events or kids parties

Bright and colorful double sided cotton signal flag

Hand sewn Double Stitched cloth with hanging rope included Ready for immediate display

Spell your name or favorite phrase or number in classic nautical fashion Great for nautical decorating nautical themed events or kids parties

Overall dimensions: 20" L x 1" W x 14" H

In business since 1959 - Buy with confidence - 100% money back guarantee

We ship daily - $7.95 Shipping to the lower 48 US States - Express and overnight shipping available - Contact Us

New parts for the wooden deck planking and the beautifully detailed hull with rivets and seams

Detailed conning tower, rudder and propellers, periscope to be installed up or down

Includes Waterslide decals for 3 boats: U 292, U 318, U 998 and U 1004

Bright and colorful double sided cotton signal flag

Hand sewn Double Stitched cloth with hanging rope included Ready for immediate display

Spell your name or favorite phrase or number in classic nautical fashion Great for nautical decorating nautical themed events or kids parties

Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, cars, dioramas and military vehicles.

Primary Scheme:

Skill Level: 3. Dimensions of Completed Kit: Length 397mm x Width 53mm.

1/350 scale, 15" hull

Highly detailed, accurate superstructure

Can be built full hull, or waterline option