Caldercraft 1/64 HMS Jalouse 18 Gun Brig Sloop Wooden Kit (9007)

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Most wooden boat kits require skill and patience to assemble. The easiest are usually those supplied with either a solid or plastic (ABS) hull so the masts and rig are the hardest part. Harder but the most usual form of construction for the hull is plank on frame and that requires the most patience and skill. Always a great value hobby, some models can literally take months to complete.

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Caldercraft 1/64 HMS Jalouse 18 Gun Brig Sloop Wooden Kit (9007)
The French brig sloop La Jalouse was launched in Dunkirk in 1794 and was a typical large French brig used for convoy, raiding and escort duty.� Taken by the British vessel Vestal on 13th May 1797, re-named Jalouse and fitted out for duties in the Royal Navy. The only features that distinguished her as being of French origin were the 90° angle to the keel of the rudder post and the tops and crosstrees and trestletrees. After ten years in British service, she was broken up in 1807. Jalouse had a compliment of 121 officers and men. She carried 18 x 6 pounder guns, although the armament may well have been replaced by 18 x 32 pounder carronades sometime after her capture.

The� Jalouse kit has been designed with the novice / intermediate builder in mind and has an estimated building time of around three months of evening work. This comprehensive kit contains CNC cut walnut throughout. The extensive fittings include 18 brass 6 pdr guns; black and natural hemp for rigging and all other decorative fittings. The kit is supplied with full size plans, comprehensive instruction manual and drawings.

Scale 1:64, Length: 815mm.
Skill Level 3

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