70871 Lindberg Gouda Dutch Man-O-War - 17th Century - (ex Pyro / Life-Like)
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
From original Pyro molds cut in the late 1960s. This large scale model measures about 14 inches long when assembled and is very nicely molded and detailed for that time. Features well over 250 parts, individually molded cannon, cradles and hull cannon barrel hatches, separately molded fife rails with belaying pins, pre-molded rat lines, billowing sails, blocks and a good rigging drawing. Molded in wood brown and white plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions. Any kit of a Dutch 17th Century Man-o-War is rare - and this may be the only injection molded kit ever made of this famous subject. The Gouda fought in the Anglo-Dutch Wars. She was built about 1636 and was commanded by Jan Egbertsz Ooms. The Gouda and other ships from Witte de With's fleet were lost in a storm in early November 1653. Pyro did not cut molds based on popularity, but usually by the historical significance of the subject. This was not a good business practice, but today's collectors and builders are grateful to have kits of these subjects.
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