Wooden Ship Kits

Black Prince American Privateer Sloop 1795Kit

 
In 1795, while he was Ambassador to France, Ben Franklin purchased a small French schooner. He manned the vessel with Portuguese sailors, but appointed an American captain. The ship was nearly invisible at night, as she was painted black above the waterline. Franklin aptly named her Black Prince and sent her to raid British merchant shipping. Black Prince gained a reputation as a courageous privateer, taking ships in their home ports. The prizes and booty she captured were sent home to the Colonies to help win the War for Independence.

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#180-786-1 Plank on frame construction
Mamoli's kit uses laser cut wooden components for plank-on-bulkhead construction. Fittings consist of wooden grating, belaying pins, blocks and deadeyes, cast metal anchors, silk-screened flags and rigging line. Just like the original cannon and two swivel guns. Well drawn plans and illustrated instructions are easy to follow.
Dimensions: Length: 20-1/2" Height: 13-3/4" Scale:1/57 Price: US$175.00 on special US$152.95


Glue kit
Please include and charge me for the necessary glues. US$00.00

Paint sets
Please pick the paints for me. (Acrylic paints. US$2.30 each)

Please note: Our minimum order is US$25.00

This page was last updated November 10th 2010.