Billing Boats Mayflower 1:60 scale model ship kit BB820
A three-masted galleon launched in 1615. Length 19.50 m, breadth 7.95 m, draught 3.35 m and a displacement of 180 tons. The first information about the Mayflower dates from 6th September 1620. After a number of difficulties, the vessel sailed from Plymouth in England with 102 men, women and children on board. After 67 days at sea, the Mayflower cast anchor at the port later to be called Provincetown - almost 200 miles further north than planned. Mayflower II was built in l957 in Brixham, Devon and sailed to the USA, where it is now permanently anchored as a gift to the American nation.
Scale: 1:60
Length: 65cm
Beam: 13.5cm
Height: 52cm
This kit features: plank on frame construction, laser cut plywood keel and frame components, wooden superstructure and decks, hull and deck fittings in wood, brass and plastic, Mast and spars, rigging cord in various sizes and printed sails. Includes Full size plan sheets and an instruction manual with English Text.
Billing Boats Level: Experienced
Experienced Range: This level is for those who have tried to build a model ship before, or perhaps one of plastic. These models also have a simple construction, though you will meet a number of 'challenges' on the way!
Billing Boat Paint Colours recommended for this model:
BCA001 White
BCA003 Emerald
BCA005 Tan
BCA006 Hull Red
BCA009 Bright Red
BCA010 Matt Lemon
BCA011 Black
BCA017 Clear Poly Varnish
