Scale model of an English Brigantine (brig), popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Scale 1:150
Overall length: 520mm
Overall width: 180 mm
Length of hull: 380mm
Width of hull: 112mm
Height: 395mm
A brig is a vessel with two masts that are square rigged like a foremast and mainmast, which also carries a fore and aft gaff-and-boom mainsail on the mainmast Widely used in the merchant marine during the 17th and 18th centuries, the brig was introduced into English navel service from the 1770s.
The kit is not too complicated and would suit a beginner.
Features:
- Plank on frame hull construction
- Building plans with general details
- Lost wax brass castings
- Walnut or lime planking
- Wooden masts and spars
- Brass and walnut fittings
- Etched brass details
- Rigging cord
- Silk flag printed sails
- Sheet ply sections that are laser cut for accuracy
