Occre 1/45 Scale HMS Bounty Wooden Model Ship Kit
Few ships have a story quite like HMS Bounty. Built for trade, purchased by the Royal Navy and immortalised by one of history's most famous mutinies, this remarkable vessel makes a fascinating subject for a wooden ship model. Occre's impressive 1/45 scale kit contains 5,451 parts and measures over 91cm long when complete.
ABOUT THE KIT:
Occre's HMS Bounty recreates the historic sailing ship associated with Captain William Bligh and the mutiny of 1789. Her distinctive hull, three-masted sailing rig and extensive deck details make this an absorbing project for experienced wooden ship modellers.
At 1/45 scale, the completed model measures 915mm in length, 345mm in width and 720mm in height, providing plenty of scope to appreciate the vessel's proportions and intricate rigging.
With 5,451 parts and an estimated construction time of approximately 650 hours, Bounty is a substantial modelling project. Occre rates the kit as High difficulty, making it suitable for modellers looking to take on an extensive and rewarding build.
FEATURES:
- Detailed 1/45 scale model of HMS Bounty
- 5,451 individual parts
- Impressive finished length of 915mm
- Three-masted sailing ship design
- Detailed hull and deck arrangement
- Extensive masts, spars and rigging
- Based on the historic vessel associated with the 1789 mutiny
- Estimated construction time of approximately 650 hours
- Designed for experienced wooden ship modellers
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Scale: 1/45
- Length: 915mm
- Width: 345mm
- Height: 720mm
- Number of Parts: 5,451
- Estimated Build Time: Approx. 650 Hours
- Difficulty Level: High
- Assembly: Self-assembly required
HISTORY:
Bounty was built in 1783 as a cargo ship and purchased by the Royal Navy in 1787 for a voyage to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti. The intention was to transport the plants to the Caribbean, where breadfruit was expected to provide an inexpensive food source for enslaved people working on sugar plantations.
Under the command of Lieutenant William Bligh, Bounty departed England on 23rd December 1787. After a lengthy voyage, she reached Tahiti later than planned and remained there for several months before beginning the return journey.
On 28th April 1789, a mutiny broke out aboard Bounty, led by Fletcher Christian. Bligh and 18 loyal crew members were forced into the ship's open launch and set adrift, while the mutineers took control of the vessel.
Despite having limited supplies and no charts, Bligh navigated the small boat across thousands of miles of open sea, eventually reaching Timor after 41 days. His voyage became one of the most remarkable feats of small-boat navigation in maritime history.
The mutiny aboard Bounty has since inspired numerous books and films, ensuring that the ship and the people involved remain familiar names more than two centuries later.
PLEASE NOTE:
Paint, glue and modelling tools are required to complete this kit and are not included.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS. NOT INCLUDED. AVAILABLE SEPARATELY.
Hobbies Rigging Tool Set (RTS) Contains:
- 1 x Amati Loom-A-Line tool.
- 1 x Rigging Tools set.
- 1 x Microsnips.
Model Makers Glue Pack (MMGP) Contains:
- Deluxe Materials Speed Bond 112g
- Deluxe Materials Roket Max Thick Cyano (Super glue)
Hobbies Planking Tool Set (HOB24) Contains:
- Plank Bending Tool with Blade.
- 2 x 50mm Nylon Grip Clamps.
- 2 x 75mm Nylon Grip Clamps.
- Pen Grip Pin Pusher.
- Brass Pins for Pin Pusher (Pack of 100).
Occre HMS Bounty Paint Pack (90525) Contains:
- 19141 - Judea Bitumen
- 19142 - Primer
- 19301 - Black
- 19306 - Yellow
- 19313 - Dark Blue
- 19380 - Gold
- 19381 - Copper
- 19209 - Satin Varnish
- 19210 - Sapelli Wood Stain
- 19211 - Walnut Wood Stain
Please note: These paints are also available individually if you do already own some of these colours. Please click on 'Select Individual Paints Below' to see available colours.
