Frigate Bounty Ship Model Kit M 1:45

Occre HMS Bounty standing model kit made of wood

History of the original:

The HMS Bounty is one of the most famous ships in British maritime history, made famous by the legendary mutiny on the Bounty in 1789.

The ship was originally built in Hull in 1784 as a cargo ship under the name Bethia. The Royal Navy purchased it in 1787, converted it and renamed it HMS Bounty. With a length of about 27 metres, a displacement of around 215 tonnes and a crew of 46, the Bounty was a rather small naval vessel that was selected for a very specific mission: on behalf of the British Crown, it was to bring breadfruit tree cuttings from Tahiti to the Caribbean to create a cheap source of food for slave plantations there.

The commander of the voyage was Lieutenant William Bligh, an experienced officer who had previously sailed under James Cook. The Bounty sailed from England in December 1787 and, after a long and difficult journey, reached Tahiti in October 1788. The ship remained there for five months while the crew collected breadfruit plants and integrated into life on the island.

On 28 April 1789, the famous mutiny took place: parts of the crew, led by Fletcher Christian, rebelled against Bligh's command. Bligh and 18 men who remained loyal were set adrift in an open boat, but survived an adventurous 6,000-kilometre journey to Timor – one of the greatest nautical achievements of the time.

The mutineers sailed the Bounty back to Tahiti and on to the remote island of Pitcairn, where they finally set fire to the ship and sank it to avoid detection. The descendants of these mutineers still live on Pitcairn Island today.

The story of HMS Bounty has since been recounted many times in books and films and is one of the most famous episodes in maritime history – a symbol of adventure, rebellion and the harshness of life on board in the 18th century.

Description of the kit:

The special feature of this model ship version of the Bounty is the partially open hull with details of the ship's hull.

The kit contains all the materials needed for construction. Selected woods and precision-cut components enable accurate assembly. The model is constructed using a frame-and-rib method, with double planking on the hull, ramin underplanking and hardwood outer planking. The fittings and attachments, mostly made of metal, are included in a small sorting box. Particularly fine details are included in the set as brass etched parts. The scope of delivery includes all the rigging material with all the necessary blocks, pulleys and rigging cord, as well as a ready-sewn set of sails. Various barrels, buckets, plant pots and cargo are included for furnishing the interior. A model stand is not included in the scope of delivery. German assembly instructions for correctly assembling the 5451 individual parts are included.

Who is this kit suitable for?

The kit is suitable for model builders with extensive experience in historical ship modelling.

What else is needed?

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

What do the assembly instructions look like?

The instruction booklet consists of 117 pages of colourful, well-illustrated step-by-step instructions. The German translation of the individual construction stages is provided on a separate sheet.

A construction plan and parts lists are included. The rigging is described in detail and in an easy-to-understand manner.

Languages: German, English, Italian, Spanish

The assembly instructions are available for download on the manufacturer's website.

Technical data:

Scale: 1:85
Length: 695 mm
Width: 260 mm
Height: 525 mm