Mantua Models 1/98 Scale HMS Victory Model Kit
Nelson's legendary flagship is recreated in impressive detail with this substantial 1/98 scale wooden model from Mantua Models. Featuring a double-planked hull, laser-cut wooden components, lost-wax brass castings and intricate stern galleries, the completed HMS Victory measures over a metre long and makes a striking centrepiece for any model ship collection.
ABOUT THE KIT:
Mantua Models' HMS Victory is a detailed plank-on-frame wooden model of Admiral Lord Nelson's famous flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. At 1/98 scale, the completed model measures 1070mm long, 350mm wide and 735mm high.
The hull features double plank-on-frame construction using walnut or limewood planking, with all sheet plywood components precision laser-cut for accuracy. The kit has also been revised with laser-etched stern galleries, adding fine detail to one of Victory's most distinctive features.
A wide selection of fittings is supplied, including lost-wax brass castings, brass and walnut fittings, etched brass details, wooden masts and spars, rigging cord and a silk flag. Detailed building plans and English-language instructions guide the modeller through construction.
With its large double-planked hull and extensive masts and rigging, this is a substantial wooden ship project best suited to modellers with previous model ship-building experience.
FEATURES:
- Detailed 1/98 scale model of HMS Victory
- Double plank-on-frame hull construction
- Precision laser-cut sheet plywood components
- Walnut or limewood hull planking
- Revised laser-etched stern galleries
- Lost-wax brass castings
- Etched brass detailing
- Brass and walnut fittings
- Wooden masts and spars
- Rigging cord included
- Silk flag included
- Detailed building plans
- English-language instructions
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Scale: 1/98
- Overall Length: 1070mm
- Overall Width: 350mm
- Height: 735mm
- Hull Length: 610mm
- Hull Width: 160mm
- Hull Construction: Double Plank-on-Frame
HISTORY:
HMS Victory was ordered in 1758 and her keel was laid at Chatham Dockyard on 23rd July 1759. Designed as a 100-gun first-rate ship of the line, she was named in 1760 in recognition of Britain's victories during the Seven Years' War.
Victory was launched on 7th May 1765 after spending several years seasoning during construction. She subsequently served during a number of major conflicts and became the flagship of several distinguished Royal Navy commanders.
Her most famous role came during the Napoleonic Wars under Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson. On 21st October 1805, Victory led the British fleet into the Battle of Trafalgar against the combined French and Spanish fleets. Nelson's famous signal, 'England expects that every man will do his duty', was hoisted from Victory shortly before the battle began.
The British fleet secured a decisive victory at Trafalgar, but Nelson was mortally wounded during the fighting and died aboard Victory. The battle established the ship's enduring association with Nelson and made her one of the most celebrated vessels in British naval history.
HMS Victory survives today at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Preserved in dry dock, she remains a commissioned Royal Navy warship and provides a unique surviving link to the age of the wooden sailing warship.
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).
Plastic / Wood Life Boat Set (36530):
Set of 6 lifeboats for the 1:98 HMS Victory 776 with plastic hull and wooden interior.
Wooden Life Boat Set (36529):
Set of 6 lifeboats for the 1:98 HMS Victory 776 with wooden hull and interior.
Pre-Stitched Sail Set for Mantua 1/98 Scale HMS Victory (34207):
Pre-made & stitched Sail set for the 1:98 Scale HMS Victory Kit 776. Scale 1:98
This sail set may fit other ships of the same design by different manufacturers if they are the same scale.
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
