Artesania Latina 22414 1/35 Independence (Wooden Ship kit)

[History]
Discover the ship Independence, wooden model of this schooner of the War of Independence of the United States. Launched in 1775 and armed with 6 cannons, this ship contributed to the birth of a new liberal and democratic nation.

During the American Revolution, the British Royal Navy blocked all ports to prevent the arrival of supplies for the Continental Army. General George Washington decided to prepare what would later become the US Navy to undo these blockades. The schooner Independence would continue to fight fiercely for freedom until the end of the war.

[Model Characteristics]
Minimum age: 14 years

Difficulty: Recommended for initiated modellers with basic knowledge of tools and materials who want a somewhat larger challenge, although at a comfortable working scale.

Dimensions: Upon completion of the model it has 29.68'' (754 mm) long, 23.81'' (605 mm) high and 12.99'' (330 mm) wide.

Scale: The scale of the model is 1/35.

Educational value: Know the importance of the naval scenario in the American War of Independence and the beginnings of the US Navy

Contents:
- Laser cut board pieces, wood, brass and die-cast parts.
- Cotton sails, cut and sewn by hand.
- Detailed assembly instructions with colour images.
- Complete set of drawings in real scale model.
- The model does not include the stand and the figurines shown in the pictures.