Hobby World Montreal, Prince de Neufchatel: American brigantine

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PRINCE DE NEUFCHATEL American BrigantineKit

One of the most distinguished of the American privateers of the War of 1812, Price de Neufchatel was built by Christian Bergh at New York in 1812. A superbly built brigantine of 310 tons, she measured 107' 6" at the waterline. She carried sixteen 12-pound carronades and two long 18's as chase guns. Captained by J. Ordonaux of New York, she sailed with a crew of 150 men.

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#164-639-0 Plank on frame construction .The Prince de Neufchatel uses high quality basswood for internal frame-work. Single-piece keel and deck planking are basswood, The 22 bulkheads are high quality 1/8" plywood. Stem, rudder windlass supports, gun carriages and mastcap are walnut. The hull is planked twice; flexible basswood strips are covered with a layer of rich walnut. Iincluded are extra walnut strips for channels and railings. Perfectly scaled fittings include two sizes of wooden deadeyes and six sizes of walnut single and double blocks. Black standing and gray running rigging is provided in four diameters each. Britannia metal fittings are plentiful and accurately detailed, and include galley stack and double horned cleats. Sixteen turned brass carronades were designed specifically for the Prince. Brass is also used for rudder, spar bands, pumps, and eyebolts. Gun port lid hinges are copper. Five sheets of plans leave no detail unrecorded. The 32 page illustrated instruction manual is easy to follow. Basswood launching ways complete the kit. (Display base is not included)
Dimensions: Length:32-1/2" Height:23" Scale:1/64 Price: US$250.00on special US$215.95

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