New Bedford Whaleboat

by Model Shipways

Scale

Scale unknown

Construction

Plank-on-Frame

Skill level

5 / 6

Status

Available

Dimensions (mm)

24 × — × 4.63

Prototype ship: Whaleboat (Generic)

You'll follow the original plank-on-frame method of construction in building your Model Expo kit. Hull planks, oar and paddle blades, tubs, casks and rudder are accurately laser cut basswood. Authentic scale whaling gear gives this kit remarkable detail. Photo-etched copper fittings include harpoon, lance and cutting spade heads, knife blades, oarlocks and mast hinge hardware. KIT FEATURES Authentic plank-on-frame construction duplicates original construction techniques Laser cut basswood components Photo-etched copper fittings include harpoon, lance and cutting spade heads, knife blades, oarlocks and mast hinge hardware Cast Britannia compass bowl and bomb lance gun Sailcloth & three diameters rigging line Six sheets of precise, highly detailed plans 150-page illustrated instruction book Our Model Shipways New Bedord Whaleboat kit is supported by a superb set (6 sheets) of plans and a 150 page instruction book by Erik A.R. Ronnberg, Jr. The book, To Build a Whaleboat, gives you step-by-step building instructions, design and technical data.