The Vikings were the most powerful people in northwestern Europe for nearly five centuries from about AD 800. Their longships were fast and sleek. Powered by sail or oars, they were ideally suited for raiding because their shallow draught meant that ...
The Vikings were the most powerful people in northwestern Europe for nearly five centuries from about AD 800. Their longships were fast and sleek. Powered by sail or oars, they were ideally suited for raiding because their shallow draught meant that they could travel up estuaries and rivers. The Vikings traveled from Norway east to the Black Sea and west to found colonies in Iceland and Greenland. The Norse sagas tell us that the explorer Leif Ericsson went farther, becoming the first European to set foot in North America, when he reached New Foundland or "Vinland" around the year 1001.
This is a replica of one of the famous 10th Century Viking longboats of Gokstad, which was both manned by oars and propelled by sail. This is an accurate representation of this type of early sailing ship.
Features
Planked Hull and Deck
Detailed Step by Step Instructions
Die-Cut Parts
Highly Detailed Boat
All Parts Included
Kit Includes: All necessary Wood, Cloth for Sails, Plastic and Metal Hardware, String for Rigging, Plans and Instructions.
Product Notes
Length: 12 inches
Width: 5 inches
Scale: 1:75
Required Items: Contact Cement, Paint and Brush, Tools (Needle Nose Pliers, Nail Nailer, Hobby Knife, Razor Saw, Hand Drill, Sandpaper, Bent Nose Locking Tweezer), Mahogany Stain (Recommended).
Additional Information
Artesania Latina, the first of the European manufacturers to produce easy-to-build, generously-sized models, can be credited for popularizing ship model building world-wide. Manufactured in Barcelona, Spain, Artesania Latina kits contain large, easy-to-follow plans and simplified pictorial instructions that illustrate every phase of construction. All components, whether precious wood, brass, or other materials are designed and manufactured using the most sophisticated technology. Artesania Latina kits represent a good value, and assure an impressive display model almost anyone can complete.
Our models can be found in some 40 countries worldwide, spread throughout five continents; but wherever they are purchased, our "total satisfaction" warranty applies. Should you find any part missing or broken, you have only to contact us dircetly, or our distributor in your country, or the retailer from whom you purchased the kit and you will receive, by post, replacement parts free of charge.
