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AMERIGO VESPUCCI —This ship was named after the Italian cartographer and explorer for whom the “New World” was named. A three-masted sailing ship, it was launched in 1931, and is now a training ship for the Italian Naval Academy. Its style is reminiscent of a 19th warship. The model can be built with a full hull, or can be displayed on its waterline. A stand is included. The intricate gold carving on the bow is depicted on the detailed decal. Lifeboats, davits, and full-blown sails are part of this attractive model, and detailed rigging instructions are included. #11304 - 1/350 Scale $19.99
ESMERALDA —Valparaiso, Chile, is the homeport of this beautiful four-masted ship. The power that can be provided by the vast yardage of the sails is evident on this ship, which was built in 1953 at Cadiz, Spain. Now, it is a school ship for the Chilean Navy. A decorative design adorns the stern of this dramatic vessel, and the large emblem emblazoned on the sail is supplied on the decal sheet. Build this ship as a waterline model or add the full hull and display it on the accompanying stand. Detailed deck fixtures, lifeboats, winches, etc., plus a rigging diagram are included. #11306 - 1/350 Scale $19.99
SAGRES II —The Sagres II was originally built as the Albert Leo in 1937, and launched at Hamburg, Germany. After the war, it was taken over by the United States, who gave it to Brazil. Now, it is owned by the Portuguese Navy. An attractive ship, it’s square sails are decorated with red Maltese crosses and the hull is trimmed in gold carvings, all presented on the decal sheet. Although a full set of sails is provided, the model can be built to represent the ship with them stowed, as if in port. The hull can be built full, or you can display it as a waterline model. This feature allows the models to be shown in a diorama as if waterborne. Rigging instructions are printed on the detailed instruction sheet. #11307 - 1/350 Scale $19.99
JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO A four masted, topsail schooner, the Juan Sebastian de Elcano has sailed around the world six times since it was launched in 1927. It is 370 long and carries 20 sails for its driving force. It is used now by Spain for crew training. This miniature replica of the ship has the four masts and all the sails needed to cruise into your model ship collection. The fine gold carving on the hull is reproduced on the decal sheet, and the model comes with a display stand for the full hull, or it can be built for display as if under full sail, plowing through the water of a diorama. Deck houses and sailing fixtures are included. #11309 - 1/350 Scale $19.99
MIRCEA The Mircea was built in Germany, along with the Horst Wessel (USCG Eagle) and now serves as a school ship for the Rumanian Navy.ĘThe golden nameplates and Rumanian crest carried on the original ship are also supplied on the decal sheet. Full-blown sails can be used, or you can display the model at rest. A display stand is included in the kit and can be used to display the model in its entirety, or you can build it down to the waterline, as if it was floating. The rigging diagram on the instructions will simplify the completion of this attractive tall ship model.#11308 - 1/350 Scale $19.99
GORCH FOCK —This ship, built in 1958, is a replacement for the original Gorch Fock that was designed for training Germany’s sailors. With its towering masts and full blown sails, this model presents a dramatic view in miniature of the glorious past of the tall ship. A colorful decal adds the decoration on the stern of this attractive model. You can build it to the waterline or use the display stand to show the full flowing lines of the hull. Detailed deck fixtures are displayed and an illustrated rigging diagram will help you to complete this ship. #11305 - 1/350 Scale $19.99
