Frigate Berlin

Berlin frigate kit FREGATTE BERLIN

Brandenburg frigate of the 17th century. The frigate Berlin was one of the first charter ships that the Brandenburg navy placed at the disposal of Hereditary Prince Friedrich Wilhelm. The "Berlin" was built in Zeeland in 1674 and was in the service of the Brandenburg fleet until 1688. In 1676, it was armed with 16 cannons and had a crew of between 70 and 100 men.

The model is modelled on the original down to the smallest detail, with the design of the stern decorations, which were made of gilded cast metal, standing out in particular.
cast metal. The hull is built on frames, which are then planked with precious wood. The scope of the kit, in which all parts are already pre-cut, includes numerous accessories as well as 4 detailed construction plans, which reproduce the model true to scale. The comprehensive manual also contains various sketches and photographs to document the model.

Canvas for sewing the sails yourself is included in the kit. Alternatively, a set of ready-sewn sails is available.

Technical data:
Scale: 1:40
Overall length 830 mm
Overall width 350 mm
Hull length 700 mm
Hull width 190 mm
Height 690 mm