Description: NEW Corel Milano Amphion 1799 Yacht Reale Svedese Kit # SM-20 - Plank-on Bulkhead Wood Model Ship Model Kit. Corel represents the very best of European model ship construction kits. All contents in the kit are factory sealed - Corel does not factory seal the outer box. History: The AMPHION – 18th Century Swedish Yacht was designed and equipped as a fast pleasure vessel, to be employed for the displacement of King Gustavus III of Sweden. However the Amphion took part in military engagements too: in fact with the Amphion, the King led a victorious fight against the Russian fleet at Svenksund.The Amphion was armed in the dockyard at Stockholm and was launched in 1778. Its last news dates back to 1850 which was the supposed period of its unrigging.The Amphion’s original plan, a masterpiece of harmony and purity of lines, is ascribed to Fredrik Chapman, the first naval architect who codified ships projection one exact mathematic rules, instead of empiric customs of his epoch. The ship was schooner-rigged and this, together with the tapered line of the hull, gave it exceptional sailing qualities.Construction is Plank-on-frame wood ship model kit by Corel is double planked in limewood and walnut, with laser-cut wooden keel and frames. Personal History: There comes a time when dreams and reality meet, for me that time is now. I am retired and disabled and have finally realized I need to let all of this go, which means a good deal for you. I have been building models since I was about age 10 and an artist since I was about 12 years old. I have been buying models for years and I have a lot of art and painting items. The pictures are exactly of the item you will receive. Description will be as accurate as possible. PLEASE REVIEW ALL PICTURES for any imperfections or possible damage.*********FREE SHIPPING ***** Signature of Delivery REQUIRED****** Shipping limited to lower 48 states only. Look for more of my items being listed weekly!
Price: 374 USD
Location: Cape Coral, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-05T17:04:01.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Features: Plank-on-frame
MPN: Kit # SM20
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Item Width: 260 mm
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Item Length: 785 mm
Item Height: 620 mm
Subject: Schooner
Vintage: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Material: Wood
Scale: Yacht Reale Svedese
Skill Level: 4 – Advanced
Customized: No
Model: Amphion 1799
Brand: Corel Milano
Set Includes: Ship
Theme: Nautical
Type: Ship Kit
