Corel 1/25 Flattie Chesapeake Bay Boat - Plank On Frame Model 13 Inches Long, SM42

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Corel 1/25 Flattie Chesapeake Bay Boat - Plank On Frame Model 13 Inches Long, SM42 plastic model kit

1/25 SM42 Corel Flattie Chesapeake Bay Boat - Plank On Frame Model 13 Inches Long

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Retails for $120 and now out of production. Excellent, large scale model features numerous die-cut plywood and hardwood parts, factory carved hardwood parts, fully sewn and finished sails, all rigging material, a complete set of fittings, instruction book, beautiful full size plans and more. Never started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags and packaging. From Corel - The term Flattie indicated in local slang, a boat typical of Chesapeake Bay on the north-east coast of the United States. Attributable to the wide range of boats with V-shaped hull, the Flattie, like all popular boats was of a complex historical evolution and structural adaptation to uses and environments. Between 5 and 9 meters in length, the boat was particularly flat and wide in deck. Already present in the waters of the bay around the middle of last century, the Flattie reached its peak in use in 1880-1890. Originally used to carry local products it was later widely used for the collection of oysters and crabs. This was carried out ploughing the depths. With a short, strong net bag, dragged from the boat by a cable.

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