HMS Endeavour modellbyggesett i tre med flotte detaljer. Skipet ble lansert i 1765 og var valgt ut av James Cook tre år senere til hans historiske reise.
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Meet the HMS Endeavour ship to build the wooden model
Discover the HMS Endeavour wooden model, a beautiful coal freighter ship from XVIII Century reconverted for the long expeditions of James Cook by the great South Sea.
This ship was launched in 1765 and was chosen by James Cook three years later to prepare his historic trip, the HMS Endeavour was part of important discoveries. Australia was discovered, and Tahiti and numerous islands were located; animal and plant species unknown in Europe were also discovered. For the first time it was calculated with great precision the position in latitude by mathematical formulas.
The contribution of James Cook trips to navigation, seamanship and geographical exploration are of historical importance.
Contents of the HMS Endeavour ship kit
Build your 1/60 scale model of the HMS Endeavour, an emblematic boat in maritime exploration during XVIII Century. Its construction using false keel and frames brings the assembly of your model closer to the construction of the real ship.
The HMS Endeavour modeling kit contains high precision laser-cut board parts, fine woods, brass, die-cast and hand-sewn sails. For the assembly you will be able to follow our complete full colour guide step-by-step in 4 languages, accompanied by the planes to scale of the boat.
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