HMS Sharke Sloop ship model kit ***

HMS Sharke Sloop 1711

• Dimensions: 90 cm (length)
• Scale: 1:50
• Materials: wood, metal, canvas
• Difficulty:***
  If you have already built a few models and are looking for a new challenge, this kit offers an opportunity to develop your ship modelling skills. The materials used in this wooden model largely match those of the original ship. The parts are assembled using glue and nails.

  The enclosed plans guide you through construction step by step in English and Italian.

  Laser-cut parts ensure accurate dimensions.

  Paint, glue and tools are not included.

• Ship history:
  The HMS Sharke was built in 1711 at the Deptford dockyards on the River Thames, she was principally designed for stealth and speed. The British government had an ongoing problem with patrolling the choppy waters of the English Channel, and the surrounding estuary areas. Merchant ships carrying cargo, foreign nationals and even spies would use the cover of darkness to elude the authorities in entering the country. With its tremendous area of ​​sail the HMS Sharke would appear out of nowhere and give chase, she would then bear down on her prey. Because of her shallow draft and minimal tonnage she could follow the smuggler almost anywhere even up shallow rivers and over dangerous shoals. With her armament of cannons and falconets she could easily take care of any smuggler who foolishly thought he could evade the Sharke.
  The Sergal Kit of the Sharke Features: A double plank on frame hull, construction, building plans with general details & english instructions, lost wax brass castings, walnut and lime planking, wooden masts and spars, brass and walnut fittings, etched brass details, rigging cord, sailcloth and silk flag. All sheet ply sections are Laser cut for accuracy.