Mantua Sergal HMS Victory Model # Art782

Nelson’s Flagship HMS Victory stands today as the world’s oldest commissioned warship. Still manned by Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy, the Victory has seen over 220 years of almost continuous naval service.

This is a double plank-on-bulkhead wooden model ship kit, all parts are laser cut for a accurate fit and ease of assembly. Limewood under-planking is covered by a layer of flexible walnut strips for a smooth and beautiful finish. Masts and yardarms, deadeyes, blocks and gun carriages are made of walnut. The four life boats on the main deck are built according to traditional plank-on-frame techniques.

The Figurehead, bow ornamentation are gilded cast metal. The stern uses laser carved wood this is well done with lots of detail. There are stamped brass gun port frames and brass lanterns, silk screened flags and cotton rigging . This kit includes 104 brass cannon . This kit has lots and lots of detail, a hard to keep item in our stores. There are Seven sheets of plans and a new, expanded instruction book which will take you through every phase of the construction.

Please note we also have the Mantua Panart victory Model # 738 . This is identical to the above but comes with copper plates for the hull.

Scale 1:78
Length 51″
Height 29″