Static Boat Kit H.M.S. Victory 1/150

The MAMOLI kit with reference Z49MV56 is an exact replica of Admiral Lord Nelson's "King of the Seas."

Wooden ship model kit intended for modelers who have already built several models.

Dimensions of the assembled model: 654 x - x 475 mm (Length x Width x Height).

Scale 1/150.

The HMS Victory is a famous British warship, primarily known for its role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and for being Admiral Horatio Nelson's flagship during that battle. It is a first-rate ship of the line, a type of massive and powerful warship that played a crucial role in naval battles of the time.

Here is a brief presentation of the HMS Victory:

Name: HMS Victory
Type: First-rate ship of the line
Launched: May 7, 1765
Armament: The number of guns varied over the years, but it generally had around 100 guns.
Length: Approximately 69 meters
Beam: Approximately 15 meters
Draught: Approximately 7.5 meters
Crew: Approximately 850 to 900 men

The HMS Victory participated in numerous naval battles during the Napoleonic Wars, but it was the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 that made it famous. This battle saw the British fleet, commanded by Admiral Nelson, face the combined Franco-Spanish fleet under Admiral Villeneuve. During this battle, HMS Victory was Nelson's flagship, leading the British forces to a decisive victory despite Nelson's death during the battle.

Its hull is sheathed with 3,293 copper plates weighing a total of 17 tons, which serve both to protect it from shipworms (large worms that bore into wood) and to enhance the ship's hydrodynamics, allowing it to reach a speed of 8 knots (approximately 15 km/h) with all sails set. Its main parts and superstructures are made of elm, and its hull is made of Baltic oak.

After the Battle of Trafalgar, HMS Victory continued to serve in the Royal Navy for many years but was retired from active service in 1812. It then served as a guard ship and depot ship in Portsmouth, UK. Over the years, the ship has undergone various restorations and renovations to preserve it as a historic monument.

Today, HMS Victory is docked at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as a museum ship. It is one of the oldest and most famous ships in the world, a symbol of British naval power and Admiral Nelson's heroism. Visitors can explore the ship and learn more about its history and significance in naval battles of the time.

MAMOLI models are now produced by the DUSEK company. These construction kits are designed with the best materials, both in the choice of wood species and in the fittings.

The MAMOLI kit with reference Z49MV56 is an exact replica of Admiral Lord Nelson's "King of the Seas." The kit contains all the laser-cut wooden parts for perfect assembly and fitting, with construction involving frames and double planking. The flags are printed on real silk. Very detailed fittings include cannons, lanterns, figurehead, etc.

The construction of this model of the Victory is easier to complete than the model with reference Z49MV57.