Mantua/Sergal 1/47 HMS Racehorse British Bomb Ketch Kit 793
Reproduction of a ketch strengthened by the British for Arctic exploration which also had the ability to withstand the pressures of large mounted mortars and were referred to as bomb vessels, the Racehorse together with similar vessels was used during wars with Russia. Nelson served as midshipman on a similar ship to this model.
The kit includes laser cut frames for keel & bulkheads, and exotic wood strip for hull planking. Also included is the wooden deck planking, masts and spars,meta and wooden fittings, laser etched detailing, and silk flag. The instruction booklet detailed covers every step of construction.
Scale 1:47, Length: 590mm.
Skill Level 2