Astrolabe Ship Kit by Mantua

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For auction is a Mantua Astrolabe wood ship kit. Model # 773. This is a large kit, its scale is 1:50 Length is 44 inches, Height is 38 inches. This unstarted kit is an older version of the current kit and the box shows a little shelf wear with tape closures. It is single plank-on-bulkhead construction typical of Mantua . The kit is for Intermediate level builders and contains everything necessary to complete the model. Note that unlike the newer kits, this kit does not include laser cut parts and is much more like a scratch-built model with some diecut wooden parts. The materials, however are of a higher quality than the newer kits. It contains precut wood bulkheads, planking, masts, many brass fittings such as mast feet, trim, rudder hinges, bells, eyebolts, rings, etc. Five large sheets of plans explain in a step by step manner how to complete this model. Thank you for viewing this item. Winning bidder to pay $ 20.00 for USPS Priority Mail shipping in US. Check my feedback and ! If you have any questions about this kit please contact me through eBay. I ship via USPS, usually PRIORITY MAIL, usually within 48 hours after I receive payment. I will only ship to folks in the mainland US; Alaska , Hawaii and Canadian residents need to contact me for additional shipping costs. Please do not bid on this item if you live outside these read more