Sergal 1:78 Scale 1637 'sovereign Of The Seas' Wooden Model Ship Kit

Up for sale is the vintage Sergal 1/78 Scale, 1637 HMS 'Sovereign of the Seas' Wooden Model Ship Kit Art 787 . Item is open box unused condition; all parts are included and are in excellent shape . Please, look closely at photos for details and condition of item. The Sovereign of the Seas was a 17th-century British Royal Navy first-rate ship was commissioned by King Charle I to be built and was in a line of ships built with 100 guns, later known as just Sovereign and then Royal Sovereign. The ship was built by Peter Pett under the guidance of his father Phineas, the King’s master shipwright, and was launched at Woolwich dockyard on October 13, 1637. It was the most extravagantly decorated warship in the Royal Navy, completely adorned from stern to bow with gilded carvings against a black background, and the money spent making her, L65,586, helped to create the financial crisis for Charles I that contributed to the English Civil War. The gilding alone cost L6,691, which was the price of an average warship in those days . She carried 102 bronze cannon and was thereby at the time the most powerfully armed ship in the world. Until 1655 she was also exceptionally large for an English vessel; no other ships of Charles I were heavier. Experience the grandeur of the 1637 'Sovereign of the Seas' with this high-quality wooden model ship kit from Sergal/Mantua. This advanced kit is suitable for ship kit builders who previously built two or more models of a similar style. The kit features a double plank-on-bulkhead hull construction, building plans with general details, English instructions booklet, lost wax brass castings, walnut and balsa hull planking, wooden masts and spars, brass and walnut fittings, etched brass details, rigging cord and silk flags. All sheet plywood sections are laser cut for accuracy. The scale of the model is 1:78, and the length of the finished model is 43 inches, while the height is 39 inches. The detailing in this kit is awesome: there are 675 bronze ornamental pieces which adorn her stern, decks and hull. Blocks and deadeyes are made of walnut. Get your hands on this timeless model kit and indulge in your passion for shipbuilding. Key Features: Highly detailed wooden model kit. 675 bronze ornamental pieces. Walnut blocks and deadeyes. Laser cut laminates and plywood sheets. Measures over 43 inches long. Illustrated building plans. Specs: Part No.: Art 787 Scale: 1/78 Material: Wood, Metal Skill Level: 5 Expert (Adult) Size: L: 43 inches x H: 39 inches x W: 7 inches Hull Type: Plank on Frame R/C Compatible: No Requires the following for assembly (not included) : Assembly Hobby Knife Paint Wood Glue CA Glue Warning : DUE TO SMALL PARTS THAT MAY BE SWALLOWED, KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AGES 3 AND YOUNGER . FEEDBACK:  I strive for nothing but five-star service. Please contact me if you have any concerns or issues. I will do my very best to answer all questions. Please message me with your concerns prior to leaving feedback. I want everyone to be happy with their purchase! If you are happy with your purchase, please leave a 5-star rating. Thanks, in advance! SHIPPING:  If purchase is made before 2 pm US central standard time, it will usually go out the same day. Most small packages will go out via USPS Priority Mail or UPS Ground. All large packages will go out via UPS Ground or FedEx. I reserve the right to switch between the three shipping companies at no additional charge.   At this time, I can not offer combined shipping. Transactions:  All Buy It Now and Offer transactions are handled by eBay which collects purchase price, applicable sales tax and shipping fees.

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