Golden Hind 172 Model kit

Product description : Golden Hind 172

Ship model Golden Hind 172


The box contains all the wooden parts laser cut, with couples cut along the angle of the hull, deck fittings in wood and metal, with a plan and a manual color pictures very detailed.
The manual with step by step pictures in color makes the construction of this boat very easy for beginners.
Material for sails also included.
1/72 scale length 500mm.
Galleon Sir Francis Drake'sGolden Hind took the name of the golden deer represented on the family coat of arms of Lord CC Hatton, who financed the circumnavigation of the globe Franceis Sir Drake, who, December 13, 1577 aboard the galleon Golden Hind , sailed with four other vessels for the most famous voyage of English naval history.After crossing with difficulty the Strait of Magellan because of terrible storms in which two boats were wrecked, he landed in the port of Valparaiso.
He then coasted along the coasts of Chile and Peru, plundering Spanish ports and ships and capturing a huge booty.
He went to California, probably in an attempt to discover the Northwest Passage so long sought.
He continued his journey to the Moluccas and Java, doubled the Cape of Good Hope to return after three years in England, completing his trip around the world.

 

  Static model
Beginner
Kit
Length 500 mm
Width 225 mm
Height 460 mm

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Paint and glue : To be bought separately
The tools, paints and glue are not provided.
You can see our selection with the essential glues and paints or the full range..


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Reference : 017
Other tags : S050D017 - S5D17 - 17