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The Neptune, reconstructed on the basis of original shipyard models perfectly preserved in the Greenwich Naval Museum, represents a 3rd class vessel (55/60 canons), which took part in the battle at La Hougue on June 2, 1692, where the English fleet commanded by Admiral Rooke, defeated the French fleet commanded by Admiral Tourville. Neptune has decorations that are typical of the Royal vessels of the period and reproduces the decorative part of the famous Admiral Prince in a smaller scale. The vessel underwent major changes, in the same way as other similar ships: the spritsail mast therefore disappeared and the jib boom was added to the bowsprit, and the bumpkin booms and the yards for the topgallants were added to the topmasts.

The Neptune is an accurate reproduction in a 1:90 scale of a classic, fully-armed English vessel of the ‘1700s – 58 canons – of which 26 on the lower deck, 24 on the main deck and 8 on the quarterdeck. Corel has been making model kits for period and modern ships since 1971, and enthusiasts will know about their high quality, the best materials, almost no plastic parts, good quality wood in various shades, cast and gilded metal decorations, photo etched parts in brass or copper, and everything provided for easy assembly of the model. Every modeler will appreciate our “fully pre-cut” system. Wherever possible all parts are pre-cut and ready for assembly.

This is a double plank-on-bulkhead wooden model ship kit in Lime and walnut strips. Precut plywood frames and subdecks. Cast metal chainplates, rudder hinges, anchors and other fitting components. Detailed ornamentation, burnished metal cannons, hardwood blocks and deadeyes, and multiple diameters of rigging, and silk-screened flags.

Scale 1:90
Length: 22″
Height: 24.2″

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