Occre Amerigo Vespucci 1:100 Scale wooden model kit
The Amerigo Vespucci is a tall ship of the Marina Militare, named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Its home port is La Spezia, Italy, and it is in use as a school ship.
Other than during World War II, the Amerigo Vespucci has been continually active. Most of her training cruises are in European waters, but she has also sailed to North and South America, and navigated the Pacific. In 2002, she undertook a voyage around the world. Memorable was the meeting in the Mediterranean with the USS Independence American aircraft carrier in 1962, blinking with the bright signal: «Who are you?», Who replies: «Navigo Amerigo Vespucci ship, Italian Navy.» The Americans replied: «You are the most beautiful ship in the world.
This kit contains:
More than 600 different pieces.
This model carries 11 lifeboats.
Bow and stern decorations in photoengraved brass.
The aft balcony has a photo-engraved brass railing with the letters in relief.
High-quality castings.
Masts with extensive luxury of details in their yards
Scale: 1:100
Length: 980mm
Height: 560mm
Width: 304mm
