Description: New - Model Shipways - Flying Fish - Clipper Ship, 1851 - 1:96 Scale Kit # MS2018 - Ship History:Donald McKay, one of the greatest designers of his time, built the Flying Fish in 1851 at East Boston Massachusetts. Flying Fish was registered at the Boston Custom House as a ship of 1,505 tons, with a hull length of 207 feet, and a beam of 22 feet. She sailed from New York to San Francisco in 92 days - only three days short of the record set by her sister ship, the Flying Cloud.Plank-on-bulkhead construction by Model Expo features laser cut basswood keel and 21-piece bulkhead set. Stem, sternest, rudder, stern pieces and plank sheer are also laser cut. The hull is planked with individual basswood strips, and we supply self-adhesive copper coil to sheath it below the waterline. Masts, yards and spars are high quality beech. Rigging plan is faithful to the original, with three diameters each of black standing and white running rigging, plus 200 wooden deadeyes and 225 blocks in various sizes. Eyebolts, backing links and ship's bell are solid brass. We reproduce virtually every detail of the real clipper ship, and expertly cast Britannia metal fittings ensure scale accuracy. You'll find figurehead, anchors, five ship's boats, capstans, binnacle, mast caps, windows and ladders, chocks, davits and stanchions. Six sheets of beautifully drawn plans and 56 page step-by-step instruction manual Personal History: Hello Everyone! 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. This kit is in excellent condition. 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. Shipping limited to lower 48 states only. Look for more of my items being listed weekly!
Price: 305 USD
Location: Cape Coral, Florida
End Time: 2025-02-04T22:15:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Features: Plank on Bulkhead, laser cut basswood keel
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Item Length: 36"
Item Height: 22-1/2"
Subject: Flying Fish Clipper Ship, 1851
Vintage: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Material: Wood
Scale: 1:96
Skill Level: 3 – Intermediate
Customized: No
Model: Kit #MS2018
Brand: Model Shipways
Set Includes: Ship
Theme: Nautical
Type: Ship
