Description
Hermione La Fayette 1780 Wooden Ship Model Kit by Artesania Latina – 1/89 Scale
Embark on a historic voyage with the Hermione La Fayette 1780 Wooden Ship Model Kit. This exquisite model is a tribute to the legendary French frigate, famously known as the ‘Freedom Frigate.’ On March 21, 1780, the Marquis de La Fayette set sail on the Hermione for America, joining the fight for independence. Built from the original plans by engineer-shipbuilder Chevillard l’Aîné, the Hermione was a marvel of naval engineering, known for its speed and agility.
Presented by Artesania Latina, this model is a result of meticulous research and passion for naval history. It is created using 3D design from the original ship plans, making it a completely new model with museum-quality details.
Note: Developed from the original Hermione ship plans for an authentic replica
Model Specifications:
- Scale: 1:89
- Length: 750mm
- Height: 596mm
- Beam (Width): 290mm
- Made with high-precision laser-cut plywood, birch veneer, wooden and brass parts, and photo-etched brass parts
- Cotton sails are sewn by hand and ready to be placed
- Includes an exhibition base for display
Features:
- Authentic Replica: Accurately captures the details of the 18th-century French frigate, Hermione La Fayette.
- High-Quality Materials: Includes laser-cut board parts, hardwoods, brass, cast iron, and sails ready for placement.
- Skill and technique: Offers a challenging build that enhances understanding of historic shipbuilding techniques.
- Optional Sets: Metal figures and water-based acrylic paints for Hermione La Fayette are not included and are available separately for added realism.
- Multimedia Instructions: Follow a comprehensive, full-color, offering a step-by-step guide with over 2,000 images and video techniques. Note: The kit does not include a printed guide.
Recommended Age:
14 Years+
Did You Know?
The Hermione is celebrated for its crucial role in the American Revolutionary War, symbolizing the bond between France and the United States. A faithful replica of the Hermione was completed in 2015, retracing the original ship’s voyage, and Artesanía Latina holds the official license from the Hermione La Fayette Association.
