BILLING BOATS ŁÓDŹ ŻAGLOWA BOUNTY 1:50 (492)

Kit for building a model of the HMS Bounty sailing ship in 1:50 scale.

The model is produced by the Billingboats company and was reproduced in a scale of 1:50 (approx. 78 cm long).

The ship owes fame to the revolt of some of the crew, which took place on April 28, 1789 near the Tonga archipelago. Captain Bligh, along with a dozen loyal sailors, was forced to leave the ship on a seven-meter long lifeboat. The rebels, commanded by officer Fletcher Christian, sailed on to the Bounty in search of a safe hiding place from possible reprisals by the British. They tried to settle on the Tubuai islands, but the attacks of the natives (known for their cannibalism) forced them to evacuate. In September 1789 they reached the coast of Tahiti. Sixteen rebels remained on the island, despite the possibility of finding them there by the British fleet.

The kit includes high-quality laser cut elements (frames, slats, stringers) needed to make a wooden hull, a set of brass, aluminum and plastic elements, a rudder, rigging, canvas for sails, construction plan and instructions. It does not contain adhesives or varnish.

Technical data:

• length: 780 mm
• height: 650 mm
• width: 150 mm
• 1:50 scale

More information, simplified plans, instructions, etc. can be found on the manufacturer's website.