CONTENTS HMS ENDEAVOUR CAPTAIN'S LONGBOAT WOODEN MODEL KIT
Discover the captain's longboat of HMS Endeavour, a fantastic wooden model at 1:50 scale, reproduced with exceptional fidelity. Guided by our renewed and highly detailed step-by-step multimedia instructions on DVD for computer, modelers can now accurately build their replica of this beautiful longboat with a deck and two sticks for sails. No printed instructions are included. You can also download the digital instructions for free on the button on this product sheet called 'Instructions and Downloadable Contents'. This fabulous model building kit is aimed at those who want to start on ship modeling.
The wooden model ship of the HMS Endeavour captain's boat has high-quality parts for assembly: high precision laser-cut board, hardwoods such as birch, hand-sewn sails ready to be placed, cotton threads and metal parts in photo-etched, brass and die-cast. As a bonus, this modeling kit includes a wooden exhibition base with a metal name plate so that the scale model is perfectly exposed. Once the model is finished, it measures 16.53'' (420mm) length x 3.54'' (90mm) width x 10.63'' (270mm) height.
An improved assembly experience that you will love as a modeler. Build your 1:50 scale model of the HMS Endeavour captain's boat!
HISTORY BRITISH SHIP HMS ENDEAVOUR
Launched in 1765 and chosen by James Cook three years later to prepare his historic voyage, the ship HMS Endeavour was part of important discoveries. Thanks to this British ship, Australia was discovered and Tahiti and numerous islands were located. In addition, new animal and plant species unknown in Europe were discovered. And, finally, it allowed for the first time the calculation with great precision of the position in longitude by means of mathematical formulas.
In short, the contribution of James Cook's voyages to navigation, seamanship and geographical exploration are of historical importance. Now you can learn what the captain's boat of HMS Endeavour was like thanks to this 1:50 scale wooden model from Artesania Latina, a true jewel of naval modeling. Get started on this wonderful hobby with this low difficulty naval replica for beginners.
TECH NOTES
This is the 1:50 Scale Endeavour Longboat from Latina
The H.M.S. Endeavour was launched in 1765 and was acquired three
years later by the British Admiralty and prepared for a three year
voyage under the command of the famous Captain James Cook.
Latina rates the difficulty level at one anchor,
recommended for beginning modelers.
FEATURES: Hand sewn and sized cloth sails
All-wood construction features African walnut, ramin, sapele, coral,
plywood and boxwood
Brass hardware such as eyebolts, deck lights, rings, and more
Three colors of thread, brown and raw (pale green) for different
rigging applications
INCLUDES: One Latina 1:50 scale Endeavour's Longboat kit with pre-sewn sails,
all fittings and rigging, all deck planking, hull, masts, bowsprit,
three rolls of rigging thread, flag, photo-illustrated instruction
sheet and plans
REQUIRES: Building tools, glue.
SPECS: Scale: 1:50 (1ft = 6/25")
Length: 16.53" (420mm)
Height: 10.6" (270mm)
Beam: 3.53" (90mm)