Vasa 1:150

Product detailed description

Ship model for gluing. Size: 1:150; 45,5 cm. 330 pieces to glue together.

In 1625, King Gustav Adolf II of Sweden commissioned the VASA as the flagship of his Baltic fleet. Under the direction of a Dutch master shipwright, 400 craftsmen worked in the royal shipyard in Stockholm. The hull, built of oak with two gun decks, was completed in early 1928. With more than 700 lavish carved and gilded sculptures and other decorations, VASA became a vessel of truly impressive splendour. With a length of 69 m and 72 guns, this warship, named after the reigning royal dynasty, was one of the largest of its time. Urgently needed by the king during the war against the Poles, she set sail on 10 August 1628 and set sail on her maiden voyage from Stockholm harbour. However, after being hit by a gust of wind, she took on water through the open gunports and sank in a few short moments before the eyes of the assembled crowd. 328 years later, VASA was rediscovered in Stockholm harbour and raised from the bottom in 1961. Extensive searches for parts of the ship, their reconstruction and conservation are still going on today. Since 1990, this unique and almost complete ship has been on display in its own museum in Stockholm.

- Detailed hull with many structural and decorative elements
- Decks with wooden structure and doors to the hold
- The stern of the ship richly decorated and with lots of sculptures
- Detailed masts
- Detailed bow
- Faithfully executed guns
- Separate gunports
- 2 lifeboats
- Pre-prepared mounts
- Patterned sails
- Package includes two types of fibers for rigging
- Stand for displaying the model
- Coloured flags

Colors:
- Basic: 17, 31, 35, 50, 94, 95, 314, 360, 382

Model details
Scale: 1:150
Number of parts: 330
Length: 455 mm
Height: 345 mm

Details of the original
Type: sailing ship
Year/period: 1626-1628
Origin: S
Speed: 10 kn

Recommended for children from 13 years old.

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