~HMS VICTORY 1765 HUGE WOODEN SHIP MODEL KIT 1:84~ Start Price USD 899.00 Current Price USD 899.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Monday, December 01, 2008 Location Front Range, Colorado See more about '~HMS VICTORY 1765 HUGE WOODEN SHIP MODEL KIT 1:84~' Description pb1950sailing Store ~HMS VICTORY 1765 HUGE WOODEN SHIP MODEL KIT 1:84~ Hi, and welcome to our Ebay store.  If you love to build model ships, as I do, then you know the finest kits come from Europe.  And one of the finest manufacturers is Artesania Latina.  For your consideration, we are offering their model of the legendary 1765 Royal Navy Ship of the Line HMS Victory.This is an expert-level model that will challenge the experienced builder, but still produce a beautiful, museum quality ship model.  The finished model will measure approximately 49" in length and 34" in height and 18" in depth.  Yes, it is huge.  This may be the mother of all model ship kits.  All the raw materials are provided to include:  wood, brass, canvas, and thread.  You will need wood glue and some basic tools to complete your model.HMS Victory was launched in 1765 and remains the oldest commisioned naval ship in the world as she is still docked in Portsmouth, England.  6000 thousand trees were used in her construction.  She normally carried 106 guns.  She will always be remembered in naval history as the flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson.  In 1805, Nelson, aboard Victory, completely destroyed the combined fleets of France and Spain at the Battle of Trafalgar.  In the Age of Fighting Sail, HMS Victory was the pre-eminent warship of the day.This is a Buy It Now item, so we will ship it FREE!!!!!Visit our Ebay store for a complete selection of models, kits, and nautical decor. Currently, I only accept PayPal and Money Orders. Payment is due no later than 7 days after the auction closes. I will email an invoice no later than 4 hours after the auction closes. I will ship the purchased item within 48 hours of cleared auction payment. Positive feedback will be left within 24 hours of receipt of payment. Place a Bid!