The Napoleonic Naval Series, Scale 1:300.
The models have been carefully and extensively researched, from
reliable sources - including plans from maritime museums. Complete assembly
is undertaken prior to the release of each model, to confirm the fit of each
part. The larger vessels in this range are presented as
boxed kits, complete with diagrams and illustrations. These are very
detailed kits, using various mediums (resin, white metal and brass) and
computer generated artwork to give the finest detail possible.
Brass Sails:
With a view to creating lighter, more true to scale sails, these are
in photo etched brass. Using this medium, sails are a mere 8thou thick and
the detail on both sides of the sail are maintained.
SEA BASES: A resin sea base is now available for the main
models in this range.
This is a full sea base, with textured 'sea' and central
indent for the hull. Not to be confused with the Tilt Bases which only fit
under the hull to give a tilt to the model.
HMS VICTORY
This model of Nelson's Flagship at the Battle of
Trafalgar, is the most detailed model we have produced. It is not for
the faint hearted, there are over 400 parts (including white metal and
brass). However, you can be assured of the highest quality - from
research through to mould making and casting.
The accompanying folder of
diagrams, includes section by section close up detail of the individual
pieces which make up the hull, including identification of each part.
There's also copies of the artwork from which the brass photo etch was
done. For your convenience, this artwork now has a number on each part
with a key.
Assembling and
Painting the 1:300 Scale HMS VICTORY
Dr Kerry Jang of Vancouver, Canada, has sent us these two photos of his
work in progress on assembling and painting our 1:300 scale Victory kit.
NNL52: Resin Sea
Base 373x115mm. Price: £9.00
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Click on the illustration above,
this will link you to a page with a selection of thumbnail images
of the model.
HMS VICTORY
Price for boxed kit: £280.00 |
SCHOONER WITH PIVOT GUN
This type of schooner, armed with a large
calibre gun mounted on a swivel amidships, came into service after 1800
and featured in the War of 1812.
The sail plan is the same
as the Schooner below. The hull and deck fittings however, are
different. A feature of the hull fittings are the metal curved rails
which fit on to the hull. The after rail sections include davits as part
of the casting.
The Schooner is presented as a
boxed kit, complete with diagrams. The cover of the box has small colour
photos of other models in the series.
NNL37: Resin Sea
Base 170x75mm. Price: £5.00
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Photo of
finished model
not yet
available.
Price for boxed kit: £46.00 |
SCHOONER
The model is based on one of the schooners used by both
sides in the War of 1812 on the Great Lakes in North America. However,
the schooner rig had been used successfully since the 17th century by
many countries and this type of hull construction had existed since the
18th century so that the model may be used to represent vessels from
around 1720 up to the late 19th century.
The Schooner is presented as a
boxed kit, complete with diagrams. The cover of the box has small colour
photos of other models in the series. The hull is resin cast; fittings
are in white metal; and sails and ratlines, gratings etc are photo
etched brass.
NNL37: Resin Sea Base 170x75mm. Price: £5.00
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click on image for enlarged view
Price for boxed kit: £46.00 |
CHEBEC
This highly versatile 3 masted vessel was brought
to prominence by the corsairs of the Barbary Coast. The navies of France
and Spain soon copied the vessel when they saw what great sailing
qualities it had.
Chebecs, Xebecs or sometimes Zebecs, as they were variously
called, made excellent cargo vessels. However it is in their more
aggressive role that they are most remembered. Either crammed with
bloodthirsty North African pirates or acting as light frigates for
France or Spain.
Model Specifications: .
Detailed resin hull. Overall length of the hull (including poop
deck but not the bowsprit) is 140mm; beam width is 32mm.
White metal parts include the poop deck; masts and fittings.
Brass photo etch sails and side decoration.
NNL50: Resin Sea Base 215x90mm. Price: £6.00
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click on image for enlarged viewPrice for boxed
kit: £51.00 |
French Brig
'La Curieuse'
Presented as she was from 1804 onwards, with 2 long
guns and 14 x 24lb carronades. A distinctive hull, with French
carronades and other original features. Photo etched brass 'all plain
sail' included, together with white metal furled sails so that 'easy
sail with courses furled' could be achieved.
Model Specifications: .
Detailed resin hull. Overall length of the hull is 100mm; beam
width is 28mm
Please note: there is no colour
photo of a finished model with this boxed kit. Instead there are small
colour images of other models in the series.
However, Larry Enoch has very kindly displayed on his web site, a
photo documentary of his assembly and painting of this model. Visit
http://www.virtualscratchbuilder.com
NNL50: Resin Sea Base 215x90mm. Price: £6.00
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click on image for enlarged view of resin hull
Price for boxed kit: £51.00 |
The 32 gun Frigate Juno
Model Specifications: .
Detailed resin hull with separate skid beams in white metal (so
the deck detail below can be painted first). Overall length of the hull
is 145mm or 5£ inches; beam width is 35mm or 1£ inches; height is 20mm
or £ inches.Designed so that the model can be depicted
with guns run out (gun barrels provided) or with port lids closed (brass
photo etched port lids provided). Other kit contents include: photo
etched brass sails, shrouds and ratlines; white metal masts, fighting
tops and fittings. The fittings include a double wheel, a belfry, 2
chase guns, 8 x 32lb carronades and 12 x 12lb long guns.
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Kits are available:
at Easy Sail with Courses Furled -
Price £85.00 .
NNL51: Resin Sea Base 250x115mm.
Price: £7.50 |
Click on this image for details about the Juno.
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Click here for photos of a finished model. |
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