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Billing Boats Wasa - (BB490C)

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. A three-masted royal ship launched in 1627. Length 70.00 m, breadth 11, 50 m, draught 4, 80 m, displacement 1, 400 tons, sail area 1, 150 m2, with a crew of 133 sailors and 300 soldiers. On its maiden voyage in 1628, the Wasa sank in the Stockholm harbour. Using a primitive diving bell, 53 of the ship’s 64 cannons were salvaged in 1664. The ship itself was lifted from the sea on 24th April 1961, and the Wasa Museum was opened the following year.Specifications: Height - 79Length – 98Width – 19Laser Cut
Parts1/75TH Scale Manufacturer: Billing BoatsModel: BB490C
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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. A three-masted royal ship launched in 1627. Length 70.00 m, breadth 11, 50 m, draught 4, 80 m, displacement 1, 400 tons, sail area 1, 150 m 2, with a crew of 133 sailors & 300 soldiers. On its maiden voyage in 1628, the Wasa sank in the Stockholm harbour. Using a primitive diving bell, 53 of the ship’s 64 cannons were salvaged in 1664. The ship itself was lifted from the sea on 24th April 1961, & the Wasa Museum was opened the following year. Specifications: Height
- 79 Length – 98 Width – 19 Laser Cut Parts 1/75TH Scale Manufacturer: Billing Boats Model: BB490C

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