When are you going to make the HMS Victory again? Our modelers friends asked us during these last years. Artesanía Latina team wanted to create a spectacular wooden model ship, that was not just another one, and we have achieved it. The fantastic review Anatomy of HMS Victory Modeling Kit (22900-OP) at 1:84 scale, Trafalgar 1805 edition.
This faithful reduced model of the English ship from 18th and 19th centuries perfectly represents the aforementioned legendary Lord Nelson‘s ship of the line. It is officially licensed by the British National Museum of the Royal Navy. It is, without a doubt, the most famous ship in sailing, the one that participated in the defeat of the Napoleonic -French/Spanish- troops in the Battle of Trafalgar. This fantastic miniature replica is aimed at modellers with an expert level of skills. It is truly a delight to build! We introduce you this model on the video below:
CONTENTS WOODEN SHIP OF THE LINE: ANATOMY OF HMS VICTORY MODELING KIT
Build your Anatomy of HMS Victory modeling kit at 1:84 scale, English ship of the line from the 18th and 19th centuries. A fundamental jewel for naval modeling, a beautiful challenge for modelers with greater knowledge of this beautiful hobby. Its assembly system using a false keel and frames also brings its construction closer to that of the real ship. In addition, it is important to highlight that it includes all the interior detail on all its decks, visible through the open right side of the hull.
This reissue of the naval modeling kit with the maquette of HMS Victory contains high quality parts. More than 10,000 parts of high-precision laser-cut board, hardwoods, brass and die-cast. As well as copper lining for the hull, cotton sails hand-sewn and ready to be placed, cotton threads, flags and a wooden work base.
Also, it has a complete rigging, 104 fully equipped cannons – with five different types and a carronade -, figurehead and stern decorations, among others. Each element has been faithfully and specifically designed for this masterpiece. In short, the modeler will obtain with the acquisition of this HMS Victory modeling kit more than two thousand hours of entertainment at her/his workshop.
We remind you again, the immensity and variety of the details included in the different decks, such as, for example, the small boats and many others.
Likewise, it includes as a gift bonus a splendid exhibition base made in methacrylate with a die-cast gold-coloured nameplate to display this artwork.
We show you the complete HMS Victory modeling kit in detail on the video below:
HMS VICTORY MODELING KIT INSTRUCTIONS
For the assembly of Anatomy HMS Victory modeling kit, you can follow our complete step-by-step guide entirely on video -very easy to follow- which you can watch for free on our YouTube channel -click here-. You can also scan the existing QR code on the box. It will be like a masterclass carried out by our professional modelers.
The kit does not contain printed instructions. We include in the box a very useful printed summary guide to help you in the process of building the model. The summary guide also has the QR code.
Also, the plan and the parts list are printed. Likewise, it has a schematic plan of the masts and yards.
Once HMS Victory modeling kit is built, the faithful miniature replica measures 475/16” (1,202 mm) length, 181/2” (470 mm) width and 3111/16” (805 mm) height -347/16” or 875 mm with the base-.
FINISHES OF HMS VICTORY MODELING KIT: PAINTS AND LED LIGHTS
Complete your wooden model of this beautiful ship by obtaining the best finishes for your HMS Victory at 1:84 scale by painting it with HMS Victory Specific Paints Set (277PACK11), sold separately.
Remember that, as the boat is prepared to be illuminated, the model can come to life even more with the installation of our LED Lighting Set for Anatomy of HMS Victory (22900-LED), available separately and soon.
LIFE AND REALISM FOR THE MINIATURE REPLICA: TWO NEW SETS OF FIGURINES
Bring to life and realism to your miniature replica of HMS Victory with two fantastic new 1/84 scale figurine sets, soon available separately. On the one hand, the Set of 19 Metal Figurines of the British Royal Navy (22900F1) with Horatio Nelson, 5 officers, surgeon and 4 soldiers. In addition, you can even represent the ‘Death of Nelson’ scene with 8 other additional figurines that it comes with.
On the other hand, the Set of 19 Metal Figurines for Ships: Sailors from 1700 to 1815 (22900F2) with 5 gunboats, 11 sailors, 2 cabin boys and a cook. An additional crew directed to the HMS Victory modeling kit, as well as miniature replicas of the Cutty Sark, San Juan de Nepomuceno, Santa Ana and Santísima Trinidad, among others. It can also be used for naval models that have the same scale and are from the same period – 18th century and early 19th century – if desired. Measurements of all figures in both sets: around 0.78” or 20 mm.
HISTORY OF THE MOST POWERFUL SHIP OF THE WORLD, THE ONLY ONE STILL IN ONE PIECE
Currently, it is in a dry dock in the port of Portsmouth (Hampshire) in England as a museum piece. The English ship HMS Victory remains the flagship of the Second Lord of the Sea. It is even more important because it is the only ship of the line that has survived to this day in conditions faithful to the originals.
HMS Victory was launched in 1765. The rest of the works such as the rigging, the sails and the armament were progressively completed until in 1778 the ship of the line could be in active service. Specifically, this was a first class ship. The initials of this famous ship refer to “His/Her Majesty’s Ship.” In this case “His”, since the ship first sailed during the reign of George III of the United Kingdom and Ireland (1738-1820).
HMS VICTORY IN THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
HMS Victory soon participated in its first battle, in 1778. Loaded with 104 guns and under the command of different commanders, this three-decker British ship of the line lived through several wars and had various functions. For a few years it became a hospital ship for Spanish and French prisoners of war. It was not until 1805, at Cape Trafalgar, that he achieved worldwide fame for leading the English fleet to victory.
Two years after being assigned to command HMS Victory, vice admiral Horatio Nelson was the leader who participated in the aforementioned Battle of Trafalgar. It was the most decisive of the Napoleonic Wars.
Thirty-four Franco-Spanish ships encountered a much stronger and better prepared British Royal Navy. The defeat was imminent and indisputable. The fleet led by Vice Admiral Nelson won the most important battle. It was the beginning of the decline of the French emperor in Europe.
Vice Admiral Nelson, however, never knew his victory. During the heat of battle, he was shot through his spine and ended his life a few hours later, becoming one of Britain’s greatest war heroes. This battle was the one that put an end to the French and Spanish navies. The United Kingdom would assume maritime supremacy, which would last until World War II.
Now, you have the great opportunity to build this great 1:84 scale model Anatomy of HMS Victory (22900-OP) on our new Modeler’s Workshop (27648-N), sold separately.
