Ship model French frigate 18th century

Scale 1 : 80, length 80 cm, width 38 cm, height 74 cm,
Price 2300 Euro, plus transport cost 
More photos: of the whole ship and close views of details. Click on the photos to enlarge!

The French frigate was described by Frederik Henrik af Chapman in his famous "Architectura Navalis Mercatoria", Plate XXXI and XXXII (published in Stockholm in 1768, see my literature list) as an excellent fast sailing ship, suitable for hunting and capturing other vessels.

Please take your time to have a good look at the set of photos. There are several views of the entire ship model taken from all directions and several closer views of hull, deck and rigging. If you click on a photo you will get that photo in high resolution. Only these high resolution photographs show how much work and handicraft ability were put in the model. (If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator or Firefox, press F11 to minimize navigation bars and have a larger screen with the photos.)

The model is a beautiful and elegant piece of work, built according to the drawings of Chapman. It emphasizes the rigging and the handling of the sails. The model is 1 : 80 scale. Length is 80 cm, width 38 cm, height 74 cm.

Price of the ship model and transport

The price of the model is 2300 Euro, plus transport cost.

Transport: The ship model can be secured in a transport box. This way, delivery by truck or air cargo over long distances can be safely done.
If you live close by, picking up the model with your car may be a good way, too.