Occre Golden Hinde 1:85 Scale Model Ship Kit

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Drake made two voyages to the Spanish Main and was driven by his anti-Catholicism. Queen Elizabeth secretly supported him in his mission. His mission was, to pass through the Strait of Magellan and to return via the Northwest Passage, to establish relations with people not yet subject to European princes and to plunder Spanish ships.

Drake’s command consisted of 180 men in five ships with The Pelican being the flagship. The expedition cleared Plymouth in 1577 and reached the coast of southern Brazil, proceeding to the River Plate, and then on to Puerto San Julian, reaching the Brazilian coast in 1578. At the entrance to the Strait of Magellan, Drake rechristened his ship, Golden Hind. The Golden Hind was an English Galleon – Sir Francis Drake About the Golden Hind wooden scale Model Ship She was the flagship of an expedition to explore the regions beyond South America commanded by Drake, with personnel support of Queen Elizabeth of England. Drake's mission became one less of exploration and more of piracy as he wreaked havoc against Spanish interests in the region. In its line of paints, the heller paint color chart has a high quality acrylic range and well covering. The Golden Hind Model Ship Kit is manufactured by Mamoli Model Ship Kits & Mamoli Model Boat Kits. Mamoli focus on historical accuracy and fidelity of scale. Mamoli wooden model ship kits offer a large variety of subject matter to please almost everyone. The materials used in their wooden model ship kits are always first class and the plans are highly detailed.Since 1957, the Heller brand has made a name for itself in the RC modeling sector thanks to its quality models. Faced with precursors such as Airfix in the 50s, the company Heller stands out and positions itself as a competitor in the market. The scope, presentation, and finish of its models ensure a place of choice in front of others. What are the specialties of the manufacturer Heller? A full sized, sailable reconstruction is viewable on the south bank of the Thames and this kit gives you the chance to build your own scaled down replica.

It is a ready-to-be-assembled model of the legendary Concorde. Paint, brush and glue are provided. This aircraft beats all altitude records, 21,000 meters. France and England each designed a supersonic aircraft in 1956. The two projects merged in 1962 and the first prototype was released in 1967.W time, the brand's collections multiply with eclectic scales. In addition, these types of products are rapidly diversifying: When the expedition crossed the Strait of Magellan, The Pelican was renamed The Golden Hind by Drake in honour of one of the patrons of the voyage Sir Christopher Hatton, whose coat of arms bore a golden doe. It is relatively low difficulty, but still requires patience and allows you to build up necessary skills and techniques. Five galleons set sail from the Port of Plymouth, England, on 13th December 1577, under the command of Francis Drake in his flagship, the Pelican.

Drake established that the Strait of Magellan did not separate South America from Terra Incognita Australia but that the southern shore was made up of islands, now known as the Drake Passage. Spectacular reproduction of the galleon used by the famous Sir Francis Drake . This naval model is added to our series of scale models of ships. History of the Golden HindThe HMS Golden Hind model kit includes everything you need for the ultimate ship building experience. Whether you are a model ship enthusiast, or you’re looking for the perfect gift, our model kits are put together with the utmost care. At Premier Ship Models, our team are passionate maritime lovers, so we are confident our model kits will not disappoint. The Heller brand is renowned for its legendary models, from small aircraft to giant sailboats. It has been on the market since 1957. All you need to know about Heller Who is the manufacturer Heller?

The Hind was a well armed and nimble galleon, she was orginally commissioned as The Pelican and built in Deptford, London, where she was launched in 1577. He continued his voyage in the direction of the Moluccas and of Java, doubled the Cape of Good Hope and returned to England after three years, completing his voyage around the world.

Drake captured the Nuestra Señora de la Concepción off Colombia, which had the largest treasure up to date, over 360,000 Pesos which was about half the English Crown’s revenues for a year. Drake sailed north, claiming this land Nova Albion. In September the Golden Hind landed in either the Palau or Ladrones Islands. Spending a month caught in the maze of islands in the Indonesian archipelago. Drake weighed anchor on a nonstop journey of over 9,700 miles without any incidents. As a family business, Dusek take their work seriously and really do care for the customer. You will not be disappointed by their range of products, which we are proud to offer to you! The Golden Hind was an English Galleon with an armament of 18 guns, built in Plymouth, England and launched in 1576 with a complement 85. On 26 September, Golden Hind sailed into Plymouth with Drake and 59 remaining crew aboard, along with a rich cargo of spices and captured Spanish treasures. The Queen's half-share of the cargo surpassed the rest of the crown's income for that entire year. Drake was hailed as the first Englishman to circumnavigate the Earth. Five galleons departed on December 13, 1577 from the port of Plymouth in England. Captained by Francis Drake with the galleon The Pelican.