Airfix Vintage Classics - Golden Hind - 1:72 (A09258V)
The Golden Hind was an English galleon best known for
its global circumnavigation between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis
Drake, who on his return with a haul of Spanish gold and other treasures was
knighted by Queen Elizabeth. 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. 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 wreacked havoc against Spanish
interests in the region. Launched: 1577, Deptford, London, Displacement: 300
Tones, Length: 120ft (37m), Beam: 18ft (5.5), Draft: 9ft (2.7m), Crew: 80 -
85, Armament: 22 Guns.
| Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L470 W T87 |
| Number of Parts: 109 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 4 |
Flying Hours: 4 |
Paints Required but not included: 25, 30,
33, 34, 60, 61, 62
Discontinued
