Model Shipways 1/24 Scale Naval Smoothbore Deck Cannon Model Kit

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Model Shipways 1/24 Scale Naval Smoothbore Deck Cannon Model Kit (MS4005)
£59.99
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KIT FEATURES

  • Historically accurate and perfectly scaled
  • Cleanly cast Britannia metal components
  • Authentically detailed cannon barrel
  • Wooden deck & bulwark 
  • Clearly written illustrated instructions
  • Easy to build – assembly & painting time 5-10 hours


MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Length 8-1/4”
  • Width 5-1/4” 
  • Height 3"
  • Scale 1:24

 

BRIEF HISTORY

The 18th century naval smoothbore deck cannon was a flat trajectory weapon with a point blank range of 300 yards.

It used any of the period projectiles: solid shot, hot shot, bombs, grape and canister.

Standard ammunition was occasionally supplemented by whatever scrap materials that were on hand, including bolts, chains, nails, even pieces of kettles.

The gun was mounted on a wooden carriage made of elm, which was both splinter resistant when hit by opposing gunfire and stout enough to withstand the shock of the recoiling gun.

Various tackles enabled the gun crew to position the weapon. With unpredictable seas tossing both target and gun, accurate gunnery at a distance required an expert gunner, a well trained gun crew and a bit of luck.

As a result, evenly matched ships tended to sail alongside each other and blast away until the more battered one struck her colours and surrendered.

Here at Hobbies we aim to dispatch all in stock items on the same working day, if ordered by 2:00pm. UK mainland orders will be delivered by either Royal Mail or DHL.

DHL normally advise an estimated delivery slot via SMS or Email notification. Please see below for shipping charges.

UK Shipping Charge Rate

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£2.45

Orders Up To £100

£4.50

Orders Over £100 & Hobbies Catalogues (UK Only)

Free Delivery

Royal Mail TRACKED

£6.95

Maximum Postage (Wood Packs, Panels and Flammable Goods)

£6.95

Express Next Working Day & Nominated Delivery (Placed Before 2pm)

£8.95

Saturday Courier 

£12.95


Please note: Orders to surcharge areas may incur an additional cost if a parcel is oversized, overweight or contains flammable goods. We will contact you before posting. Please see Postage for more information regarding surcharge areas.

We also deliver all over the world. For information regarding overseas orders please see Postage for further details.

So why buy from Hobbies?

Hobbies have built a reputation for providing first class goods and excellent service, with over 125 years of experience supplying model makers, machinists, craftsman & enthusiasts alike. We pride ourselves on our worldwide reputation for high quality customer service and we are always happy to provide help and support, from advice with choosing what product to buy to after sales support, such as guidance with the building process of a model kit. Our customer support and service is comprehensive, and we won’t disappear after you have made a purchase. Not convinced? Then just ask one of our many thousands of satisfied customers, both here in the UK and overseas.

We believe model making is not just a pastime, but also an experience to share with friends, siblings, children and grandchildren. Hobbies stock a diverse range of hobby kits and accessories, from Revell kits to dolls houses, model boat kits to balsa aircraft. Whatever your age or experience level, you’ll be able to find something to pique your interest at Hobbies.

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