Wooden Model Kit: Captain John Smith's Shallop
Scale 1/32
Step back in time to the dawn of the New World with this meticulously crafted wooden model of Captain John Smith's Shallop. This kit allows you to recreate a vital piece of early American history, a vessel that was key to the survival and exploration of the first English colonies.
A Story of Exploration and Survival
In the early 17th century, European colonists arriving in the New World needed small, durable boats to explore the rugged coastlines and establish trade with local Native American tribes. Rather than building them from scratch, these small vessels, called shallops, were prefabricated in Europe, disassembled, and shipped across the Atlantic on larger ocean-going ships.
Captain John Smith's shallop, likely brought over on the ship "Susan Constant," played a crucial role in his legendary voyages. In the summer of 1608, Smith and his 14-man crew navigated over 1,700 miles in this very boat, exploring and mapping the Chesapeake Bay. This journey is famously remembered for his meeting with the Native American princess Pocahontas, a story that has been immortalized in literature and cinema.
A True-to-Life Model for Enthusiasts
This kit, another masterpiece from the Ships of Pavel Nikitin, is designed with the modeler in mind. We have paid close attention to every detail to ensure an authentic and rewarding building experience. The shallop features a clinker-built hull, a historical construction method where hull planks overlap, just like on a real vessel.
We are confident that you will get immense pleasure from both the building process and the finished model. This kit is a work of art, developed by a modeler for modelers, with a deep understanding of what makes this hobby so special.
At some point, you may find yourself wishing you were small enough to step aboard and feel like Captain John Smith himself. We invite you to experience this unique and unforgettable journey.
This model is designed for intermediate and advanced modelers, but even beginners can build it successfully with some help.
Tip: You can find detailed build logs and videos for this model on YouTube to guide your assembly process.
Length - 272mm
Width - 110mm
Height - 350mm
