Caldercraft 1/72 Scale HMS Victory Wooden Model Ship Kit
At nearly 1.4 metres long, Caldercraft's HMS Victory is an extraordinary project for experienced wooden ship modellers. Developed through extensive historical research, this 1/72 scale kit recreates Nelson's flagship as she appeared at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, with exceptional attention to her hull, armament, ship's boats and intricate rigging.
ABOUT THE KIT:
Caldercraft's HMS Victory is a highly detailed wooden model of the Royal Navy's famous first-rate ship of the line. Developed over more than two years, the kit incorporates historical research into Victory's Trafalgar configuration, offering modellers the opportunity to construct an impressive representation of one of Britain's most celebrated warships.
The hull features traditional double plank-on-bulkhead construction using lime and walnut, with pre-cut gunport strips to simplify one of the more demanding stages of construction. CNC-cut walnut and plywood components, individually applied copper hull plates and an extensive selection of brass fittings provide an exceptional level of detail.
The kit includes five different sizes of turned brass cannons, carronades, eight sheets of photo-etched brass components and all four ship's boats, each built using authentic plank-on-bulkhead construction. Scale wooden fittings, rigging blocks and black and natural hemp complete the vessel's elaborate appearance.
For those wishing to represent Victory as preserved at Portsmouth rather than in her Trafalgar configuration, the kit also includes alternative timber components for features such as the forecastle timberheads, capping and hammock cranes.
Eighteen sheets of full-size plans and a comprehensive, full-colour instruction manual with construction photographs provide detailed guidance throughout this substantial build.
FEATURES:
- Highly detailed 1/72 scale wooden model of HMS Victory
- Impressive finished length of 1385mm
- Historically researched Trafalgar configuration
- Traditional double plank-on-bulkhead hull construction
- Lime and walnut hull planking
- Pre-cut gunport strips for easier construction
- CNC-cut walnut and plywood components
- Individual scale copper hull plates
- Five different sizes of turned brass cannons
- Carronades included
- Eight sheets of photo-etched brass components
- Three different profiles of brass rail
- Scale turned wooden belaying pins, support pillars and staircase balusters
- All four ship's boats with plank-on-bulkhead construction
- Rigging blocks and black and natural hemp included
- Alternative timber components for selected features of Victory's preserved Portsmouth configuration
- Eighteen sheets of detailed full-size construction plans
- Comprehensive full-colour instruction manual with construction photographs
- Designed for advanced wooden ship modellers
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Scale: 1/72
- Length: 1385mm
- Width: 525mm
- Height: 940mm
- Hull Construction: Double Plank-on-Bulkhead
- Primary Materials: Wood, Brass and Copper
- Difficulty Level: Advanced
- Assembly: Self-assembly required
HISTORY:
HMS Victory was designed by Sir Thomas Slade and built at Chatham Dockyard, where construction began in 1759. Launched on 7th May 1765, she was a first-rate ship of the line, designed to carry more than 100 guns across three gun decks.
Victory entered active service in 1778 and served during the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Over the course of her career, she served as the flagship of several admirals and participated in major naval engagements, including the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1797.
Her most famous role came on 21st October 1805, when she served as Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. Leading the British weather column into battle, Victory broke through the combined French and Spanish fleet before becoming heavily engaged with the French warship Redoutable.
Nelson was mortally wounded during the fighting, but the British fleet achieved a decisive victory. Trafalgar helped secure Britain's command of the seas during the Napoleonic Wars and established Victory's enduring place in naval history.
After her active service ended in 1812, Victory remained at Portsmouth, undertaking a variety of naval and ceremonial duties. In 1922, she was moved into No. 2 Dry Dock at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for preservation.
Today, HMS Victory remains a commissioned Royal Navy warship and is preserved as a major historic attraction, allowing visitors to explore the vessel and discover the story of Nelson's final battle.
PLEASE NOTE:
Paint, glue and modelling tools are required to complete this kit and are not included. These are available separately.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS. NOT INCLUDED. AVAILABLE SEPARATELY.
HMS Victory Starter Paint Pack (APS9014W) Contains:
The paint sets for these kits are historically accurate colours that have been specially formulated for model ships. They are high-quality acrylic-based paints that can be thinned with water, thinner or alcohol. They clean up easily with water, making them ideal for airbrush use. Brushed or sprayed, paints dry flat with good grain structure and a smooth finish. The colours contained in each paint set are based on the colours shown in the picture of the model. 18ml bottles
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
- 7.5mm Brass Pins for Pin Pusher (Pack of 100)
Hobbies Rigging Tool Set (SKU: RTS) Contains:
- 1 x Amati Loom-A-Line tool.
- 1 x Rigging Tools set.
- 1 x Microsnips.
