Aurora 1/128 'Corsair' American Privateer With Sails, 433-198

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Aurora 1/128 'Corsair' American Privateer With Sails, 433-198 plastic model kit

1/128 433-198 Aurora 'Corsair' American Privateer With Sails

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

Dated 1963. Second issue with oval logo. Privateers were actually civilian ships manned by private citizens. The early US Government gave the ships 'letters of marque' and they were free to raid English shipping interests with the blessing of the US Government. Approximately 500 were in service until the practice was abolished. Although they were technically successful in raiding British shipping, the British soon blockaded the US ports and almost shut down the import/export trade. Well detailed kit of a very beautiful vessel. Full hull model includes detailed deck fittings, separately molded cannon, rigging instructions and diagrams, display stand, flag sheet, premolded rat lines and billowing vacuform sails. Molded in wood tan and black. Never started and complete with all parts, sails, flag sheet and instructions. Sails are 'excellent' but the instructions have some staining.

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