Golden Hind (12003)

by OcCre

Scale

1:85

Construction

Wood

Status

Available

Prototype ship: Golden Hind

A low-difficulty, laser-cut wood and die-cast metal plank-on-bulkhead kit. It includes photo-etched brass parts, die-cast metal cannons, walnut/lime double planking, cloth sails, rigging cord and a silk flag, along with a step-by-step instruction booklet with color photos. Average build time is cited around 170 hours, making it a popular entry-level galleon kit; paints are sold separately.