Aurora 1/87 The Wanderer Whaler, 440-600

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Aurora 1/87 The Wanderer Whaler, 440-600 plastic model kit

1/87 440-600 Aurora The Wanderer Whaler

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair++

Rare 1966 hardbox issue. Very large 2 feet long (1/87 scale) classic commercial whaler. Very well detailed for that time. This model was one of a small series of large scale sailing ships made by Aurora to appeal to the serious ship modeler. Molded in correct dark wood, black, tan, ivory and white. Features billowing sails, metal anchor chains, running and standing rigging, molded ratlines and display stand. It has not been started. The white and black parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The dark brown parts and sails are not sealed and NOTE: the sails are complete, and the dark brown parts are missing one stand piece- a whale tongue. Includes all other parts, decals, flag sheet, metal chain, rigging thread and instructions. The Wanderer was built in Mattapoiset, MA in 1878 and was the last sailing whaleship to depart the US on a whaling voyage. She sailed from New Bedford on 24 August 1924 and was driven ashore on Cuttyhunk Island by a gale the next day and became a total loss. (from Joe Greenley)

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