Cutter Lady Nelson Ship Model Kit M 1:64

Ship model kit Cutter Lady Nelson from manufacturer Victory Models/Amati

History of the original:

The British cutter Lady Nelson from around 1800 is a historically interesting ship that differs from the well-known brig Lady Nelson. Cutters were single-masted, slender sailing ships that were characterised by their great manoeuvrability and speed. They were used in the British Navy primarily for reconnaissance missions, courier duties, patrols and coastal services.

A cutter around 1800 was usually between 15 and 25 metres long, heavily rigged and equipped with square and gaff sails, which enabled efficient manoeuvring even in difficult wind conditions. A typical feature was the sail, which was pulled far aft, giving the ship additional speed. The armament often consisted of a few light cannons or carronades, which made them suitable for use near the coast and in smaller skirmishes.

The name Lady Nelson was used several times in the late 18th and early 19th centuries for ships in the service of the British Crown – in honour of Frances ‘Fanny’ Nelson, the wife of Admiral Horatio Nelson. Several smaller vessels, including a cutter, bore this name. Such ships were mainly active in the English Channel, the North Sea and the Mediterranean, serving both for coastal defence and as escort vessels for larger fleet units.

The British cutter Lady Nelson around 1800 is thus representative of a class of ships that embodied speed and flexibility and was indispensable to the Royal Navy.

Description of the kit:

The kit contains laser-cut MDF keel and frames. Beech and walnut strips for double planking of the frame construction. The many wooden and metal fittings are strikingly well made and detailed. Cannons, carronades and gun carriages are made of burnished cast metal. Materials for masts, yards and rigging with rigging thread, blocks and fairleads are included. A set of sails is not included, but all flags are supplied. All components are well sorted and clearly arranged in compartments. The scope of delivery includes an MDF model stand and two brass columns.

Who is this kit suitable for?

The model is designed for model builders with little or no experience in ship modelling and is ideal as an introduction to the hobby of ship modelling using double planking frame construction.

What else is needed?

Paints, adhesives and tools are required and can be found in our range.

What do the building instructions look like?

The instructions consist of a printed booklet with text instructions. The kit contains 5 large plans with supplementary drawings and detailed illustrations to accompany the instructions. Rigging and knots are well explained. A separate sheet contains the German translation of the individual construction stages and instructions. A parts list is included with the kit.

Languages: German, English, Italian

The building instructions are not available for download.

Technical data:

Scale: 1:64
Length: 530 mm
Width: 110 mm
Height: 600 mm
Planking: double