Description: NEW - Model Shipways Charles Morgan Whale Bark Wooden Ship Scale 1:64 Kit #MS2140 - Made in USALength: 30-3/4" Height: 25" Width: 9-5/8" Ship History: An official Mystic Seaport Series ModelDuring her 80 years and 37 voyages, the Charles W. Morgan caught and processed more whales than any other whaling ship in history. Built in 1841 at the Hillman Brothers Shipyard on the Accent River in New Bedford, MA, she was registered at 351 tons. The Morgan was originally built fully ship-rigged, but shortly after the Civil War she was modified to become a double topsail bark. Her whaling days came to end in 1921 with the decline of whale oil prices. Purchased for Mystic Seaport in 1941, she's now a beautifully restored monument to the men who built and sailed her.Designed by naval architect Ben Lankford, our Model Shipways' kit replicates the Charles W. Morgan as a double topsail bark of 1892-1908. Lankford's precise drawings (a set of six) are based on plans for the 1983 restoration, provided by Mystic Seaport. A 40 page step-by-step instruction book includes many of the author's own photographs of the reconstructed vessel. Kit Includes:Plank-on-bulkhead construction, laser cut basswood for the hull components. Wooden bow and stern filler blocks help you shape the real ship. 75 feet of copper sheathing to cover the hull below the waterline. Wooden yards and mast, 140 deadeyes in three sizes, nearly 200 single and double blocks, four diameters of black standing rigging and two of tan running rigging duplicate the rig plan of the original whaler. An assortment of fine metal fitting includes brass ship's bell, Belaying Pins, eyebolts, spilt rings, strips, wire and chain, anchors, bilge pump, chocks, cleats, fire door, chimney, and galley stack. Seven whaleboats are to be assembled from laser cut wooden parts. (Display base and pedestals not included.) Six sheets of detailed plans and 40 page step-by-step instruction manual Personal History: There comes a time when dreams and reality meet, for me that time is now. I am retired and disabled and have finally realized I need to let all of this go, which means a good deal for you. I have been building models since I was about age 10 and an artist since I was about 12 years old. I have been buying models for years and I have a lot of art and painting items. This kit is in excellent condition. The pictures are exactly of the item you will receive. The front bottom of box has shipping indentation visible in pictures. Description will be as accurate as possible. PLEASE REVIEW ALL PICTURES for any imperfections or possible damage. Shipping limited to lower 48 states only. Look for more of my items being listed weekly!
Price: 317 USD
Location: Cape Coral, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-01T07:10:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Material: Wood
Scale: 1:64
Set Includes: Ship
MPN: Kit #2140
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Item Length: 30-3/4"
Vintage: No
Brand: Model Shipways
Type: Ship Kit
Customized: No
Skill Level: 3 – Intermediate
Item Height: 25"
Model: Whale Bark
Theme: Nautical
Features: Plank on Bulkhead, Laser Cut
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 9-5/8"
