The
H.M.S. Pandora was a 24 gun sixth rate built at
Deptford in 1779. She is best known for her voyage to Tahiti
to bring back Fletcher Christian and his band of Bounty
mutineers.
Plank-on-bulkhead construction uses laser cut wooden parts
and, unlike other Constructo kits, the hull is double-planked.
Several varieties of quality woods include basswood, walnut
and mahogany. Kit is laden with finely detailed
ornamentation and all the necessary fittings. Pre-finished
blocks, buckets, deadeyes, belaying pins and tackle are
boxwood. Stern decorations, figurehead, anchors, lifeboat,
ship's wheel, pumps and gunports have been precision cast in
metal. Lanterns, stanchions, rail wire and rings are brass.
Armament consists of four brass cannon, 10 brass
carronades on walnut carriages, plus cast metal swivel guns.
Cloth flag and sails, netting and four diameters of rigging
bring your model to life. Illustrated instruction manual with
step-by-step assembly instructions, full sized plans and
display board are also included.
Length: 32-1/2", Height: 24", Scale: 1:85
Intermediate Skill Level.
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For new or limited experience wood modelers,
we strongly recommend the technique book
Ship Modeling Simplified.
Please note: The manufacturer of this wood kit is based in Spain.
Although complete plans and instructions are included, the limited English instructions
provided require critical thinking and some modification as needed.
This is not a build by numbers kit, and is not for everyone. Additional technique books, and or
access to the advice of an experienced wood modeler or wood model club is
recommended.
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