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Choose this level if you have never tried model building before. These models all have a simple construction. But remember: Even the easiest model takes more than one evening to build! The Andrea Gail, an un-inspected commercial fishing vessel departed Gloucester Harbour, Massachusetts, September 20, 1991 with six crewmembers on board. The crew intended to make a fishing trip for swordfish in the area of the Grand Banks of Newfoundl&, Canada. The vessel began its return voyage to Gloucester, MA. on October 26-27, 1991. On October 30, 1991, the vessel was reported overdue by the owner, Mr. Robert Brown. An extensive air & sea search was conducted utilizing U.S. & Canadian Cape Cod MA. However, the search did not locate the vessel or any of the crewmembers. The vessel & six crewmembers remain missing & are presumed lost at sea in a major storm, referred to as the “ Perfect Storm” by a meteorologist & made famous by Sebastian Junger’s book (the book was later turned into a Hollywood movie). The sword fishermen were Captain William “ Billy” Tyne, Robert “ Bobby” Shatford of Gloucester, Dale Murphy & Michael “ Bugsy” Moran of Bradenton Beach FL., David “ Sully” Sullivan & Alfred Pierre of New York City. Specifications: Height – 27.5 Length – 36 Width – 10.5 Laser Cut 1/60th Scale Manufacturer: Billing Boats Model: BB608 ...
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This vessel was built in 1965 at the N.V. Scheepswerven in Millingen, Holl&, & called " Maasbank". In September 1977 it was renamed " Banckert". The Maasbank served for 12 years in the Western part of Holl&. Length 32.75 m, breadth 7, 85 m, draught 3, 40 m. The engine yields 1800 HP. Scale 1:50 Length 65cm Beam 16cm

Height:
42cm The Billing Boats kit of the Banckert

Features:
ABS hull, wooden superstructure & decks, hull & deck fittings in brass and/or plastic, ramin mast, rigging cord in various sizes, propshafts, rudders & propellers.

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Full size plan sheets & an instruction manual with English Text. Billing Boats Level: Experienced This model is suitable for Radio Control Manufacturer: Billing Boats Model: BB516





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Once you’ve built a few models, you’ll probably find the sets in this category well within reach. Some of the more detailed work on these models, however, is left up to you. The schooner Bluenose has a very special place in the history of navigation & yachting. Built to fish off the Newfoundland coast, the ship soon turned out to be such a fast sailer that she won all the great classical regattas along the USA’s Eastern coast. She was built in Nova Scotia in l 921, & shipwrecked near Haiti in 1946. A true copy
- Bluneose II
- was launched in l 964. Specifications: Height
- 67 Length
- 76 Width
- 14 Laser Cut Parts Not suitable for RCManufacturer: Billing Boats Model: BB576




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Level: Beginner Model number: B600 Manufacturer: Billing Boats The schooner Bluenose has a very special place in the history of navigation & yachting. Built to fish off the Newfoundland coast, the ship soon turned out to be such a fast sailer that she won all the great classical regattas along the USA's Eastern coast. She was built in Nova Scotia in 1929, & shipwrecked near Haiti in 1946. A true copy
- Bluneose II
- was launched in 1964. Manufacturer: Billing Boats Model: BB600

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Once you’ve built a few models, you’ll probably find the sets in this category well within reach. Some of the more detailed work on these models, however, is left up to you. This original design can be seen in many ports along the French Channel. The boats are socalled stern trawlers, in which the net is pulled in using a tricing line in the rear of the boat. The hull is of steel; & the length is 11 m. Specifications: Height
- 39 Length
- 56 Width
- 20 Laser Cut Parts Suitable for RC Manufacturer: Billing Boats Model: BB534


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Choose this level if you have never tried model building before. These models all have a simple construction. But remember: Even the easiest model takes more than one evening to build! RS 1 was built in 1893 for the " Norwegian Society for Shipwreck Salvage" at the Colin Archer shipyard in Rekkevig near Larvik, Norway. RS 1 was later named " Colin Archer" after its designer & builder. Specifications: Height
- 50 Length
- 47.5 Width
- 12.5 Laser Cut Parts Not Suitable for RC Manufacturer: Billing Boats Model: BB606


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Level: Expert Model number: BB564 C Manufacturer: Billing Boats The well-trained model builder will find many challenges
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Level: Experienced Model Number: BB582 Manufacturer: Billing Boats 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! The first Dragen was built in 1929 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The sailing characteristics of the vessel were so fine that the boat soon was used throughout the world, & especially in Europe. As time passed, the Dragen was changed gradually, so that today only the hull is original. In 1948 the Dragen became an Olympic yachting class, & all measurements have been standardized by the International Sailsport Union. Specification: Height
- 100 Length
- 75 Width
- 18 Laser Cut Parts Static model suitable for R/C.


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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! MRB 20 " Emile Robin" was delivered from the North Sea Shipyard in Ringkøbing, Denmark, in 1989. The lifeboat was named after the Parisian merchant Emile Robin, a philanthropist, cognac manufacturer & vice-president of the French charity La Société Centrale de Sauvetage des Naufragés (Society for the Salvation of Shipwrecks). Emile Robin is one of the most important benefactors in the 150 year history of the Danish Lifeboat Service. MRB 20 " Emile Robin" is permanently stationed at the lifeboat station in Hvide Sande, on the western coast of Denmark. Specifications: Height
- 35 Length – 60.5 Width – 19 Laser Cut Parts 1/33RD Scale Plastic Hull Manufacturer: Billing Boats Model: BB430
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Once you’ve built a few models, you’ll probably find the sets in this category well within reach. Some of the more detailed work on these models, however, is left up to you. A typical Danish seiner, with a gross tonnage of 63.43 & built in 1929/1930 at the Nyborg Shipyard in Denmark. The ship was sold to the Faroe Islands in 1930 as the " Sjóstjørnan" TG II. After a period of 20 years with various owners & names, the ship was sold to Iceland in 1950, & was now called " Arnanes". Specifications: Height
- 57 Length
- 70 Width
- 12 Laser Cut Parts 1/50TH Scale Manufacturer: Billing Boats Model: BB701


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Billing Boats CALYPSO (Scale 1:45) - (BB560)

Level: ExpertModel Number: BB560Manufacturer: Billing Boats The well-trained model builder will find many challenges - and many hours of intensive occupation - with these large and impressive models. These sets require lots of dexterity and a perfect technique. And you’ll be on your own with a lot of the details in the models.The Calypso was built in the USA in 1942 as a minesweeper. She was bought in 1950 by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and after extensive changes and modifications has become a fully equipped ocean research vessel, complete with observation chamber in the stern, oval diving bell, Galaezzi diving chamber, inflatable boat for shallow waters, helicopter and much other submarine equipment. Length 42 m, tonnage 360 tons, speed 12 knots.Specification:Height - 33Length –
94Width – 17Laser Cut PartsScale: 1:45ABS HullModel suitable for R/C.
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Level: Expert Model Number: BB560 Manufacturer: Billing Boats The well-trained model builder will find many challenges
- & many hours of intensive occupation
- with these large & impressive models. These sets require lots of dexterity & a perfect technique. & you’ll be on your own with a lot of the details in the models. The Calypso was built in the USA in 1942 as a minesweeper. She was bought in 1950 by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, & after extensive changes & modifications has become a fully equipped ocean research vessel, complete with observation chamber in the stern, oval diving bell, Galaezzi diving chamber, inflatable boat for shallow waters, helicopter & much other submarine equipment. Length 42 m, tonnage 360 tons, speed 12 knots. Specification: Height
- 33 Length – 94 Width – 17 Laser Cut Parts Scale: 1:45ABS Hull Model suitable for R/C.

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