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This is a model of a plastic New Bedford Whaler from Academy Plastics. It is for ages 10 and up and is made of plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in brown, black, and white. It is fully engraved with copper-plate sheathing detail and all parts are precision injection molded. There are five life boats provided in the event the ship begins to sink, and thread rig lines are included. The display stand is also molded. Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.
Academy Plastic brand 1:200 Plastic New Bedford Whaler Circa 1835 from Academy Plastics.It's for ages 10 and up.Until the 1870s whaling was a very important industry in New England.Sailing half way around the world to hunt the Sperm Whale in the WesternPacific ocean for its oil, the typical whaling vessel made terribly long 3 to4 year voyages to fill its barrels with the rendered oil that provided the fuelfor oil lamps and lubrication for machinery before the discovery of petroleum.Typical whaling vessels carried 20 to 30 men. At its peak, New Bedford had429 whaling vessels registered calling it home port.FEATURES:Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in brown, black, andwhite.Fully engraved hull with copper-plate sheathing detail.All parts are precision injection molded including billowing sailsand ratlines.Molded in three colors to minimize painting.Five life boats are provided in the event the ship begins to sink.Thread rig lines are included.Display stand is included.Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.YOU WILL RECEIVE: One 1:200 Plastic New Bedford Whaler Circa 1835REQUIREMENTS:AssemblyCement Paint: Black, Metallic, Gray, White, Red, Brown, Tan, Gold, CopperBrushesSprue CutterModeling KnifeFile or Emery BoardGlue Tips or ToothpicksAdult SupervisionSPECIFICATIONS: Scale: 1:200 Length: 7 (17.7cm) Width: 1-1/2 (3.6cm) Height: 7 (17.6cm) (approximately)COMMENTSKeep small parts and sharp edges away from children.Care should be taken when using tools and modeling knives.Modeling paint should only be used by an adult in a well-ventilatedarea
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