Mantua Astrolabe Model # MA 773

Beautiful wooden model ship kit reproduction of a French vessel, based on drawings of the museum of the French Navy in Paris.

This is a a single plank on frame construction, there are building plans with good general details, Features plank-on-bulkhead construction. Laser-cut wooden parts consist of frames, keel section, masts, deck furnishings and display cradle. Lots of fittings packages which contain over 600 pieces. The fittings that are made of brass, include mast feet, railings, decorative trim, rudder hinges, bells, eyebolts and rings. Eleven machine turned brass cannon sit on walnut carriages. Detailed plans are on five large sheets.

Scale 1:50
Length: 43 inches
Height: 38 inches