1/124 443-600 Aurora Bonhomme Richard - John Paul Jones Ship
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
Rare kit from 1966 and one of Aurora's finest efforts. This large-scale model measures 2 feet long when assembled and is well detailed. Features a finely engraved hull with wood & plank detail, full deck fittings, separately molded fife rails and deck pin rails, cannons, detailed multi-piece masts with separately molded platform and crosstrees, molded deadeye assemblies, molded billowing sails, ratlines, running and standing rigging material, full rigging instructions, metal chains, flags and much more. There are five very large-format actual photo of the assembled ship from different angles included in the instructions as assembly and rigging aids. Never started. Inside, some parts are still in the factory sealed bags; the parts not sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals, color flag sheet, scale standing & running rigging thread and the excellent instruction book. On September 23, 1779, John Paul Jones on board the Bonhomme Richard (40 guns) sighted a British Convoy, escorted by the 50 gun Serapis. The battle was one of the most devastating every fought by sailing ships.
$225.00
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