First built in French shipyards in the 1730’s, the 74-gun ship was an ideal compromise between power and maneuverability. The British Admiralty began construction of this type of vessel in 1755. Commissioned on December 28, 1757, the H.M.S. Bellona was launched on February 19th, 1760. One of the most famous ships of the British Navy, her career spanned 57 years.

Double plank-on-bulkhead wooden model ship kit, all structural parts are pre-cut for accuracy. Fittings are made of cast metal, brass, photoetched brass and hardwoods. Armament consists of a full set of cast metal cannon, ranging is size from 11 to 30 millimeters. Kit is complete with cannon carriages as needed, gun port lids, silk screened flags, five diameters of rigging line, plans, illustrated instructions and display cradle.

Scale 1:100
Lenght of 29"
Height of 24"