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Vintage Blue Riband Series model kit - HMS Victory

Price £40.00

This beautifully preserved original model kit of HMS Victory – probably from the early 1960s - is from the Blue Riband Series. The constructional kit to make the model of the galleon contains “Fully detailed plan, step instruction booklet for building, complete set of printed flags to fly Nelson’s famous signal, anchors, masts, spars, maintops, lanterns, brass cannon, and all main components cut to shape form good quality easily workable balsa woods, paints, glue, cordage etc.” The box measures approximately 28 x 17 x 5.5 cm. Very good (unused) vintage condition, with the exception of some scuffing to the outside of the box and a tear to one corner (as shown).

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What a fabulous boy’s toy! This would make the perfect retro gift for a teenager, or any model enthusiast, collector of vintage children’s toys/retro memorabilia – or just because it’s a curiously fascinating piece of English naval heritage. By the way, Great Britain’s HMS Victory was launched in 1765 and is the oldest commissioned warship. She is most famous for serving as Admiral Nelson’s flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. HMS Victory is open for tours at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

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