Artesania 1/65 HMS Endeavour 2021 Wooden Ship Model [22520]

SKU: ART-22520 | Brand: Artesania Latina | Product: Artesania 1/65 HMS Endeavour 2021 Wooden Ship Model [22520] This refreshed 2021 edition presents a 1/65 scale wooden model of the HMS Endeavour, Captain James Cook's vessel during his pioneering voyage to Australia. The bark—originally built as a coal-carrier—features precision laser-cut birch and linden wood components, oak and linden veneers, detailed photo-etched elements, die-cast fittings, and hand-sewn sails ready for installation. Construction is guided by comprehensive step-by-step instructions spanning over 500 pages on included DVD format with detailed photography. The kit incorporates pre-installed LED lighting capability and supplies a display base as a bonus accessory. HMS ENDEAVOUR: JAMES COOK'S VESSEL OF DISCOVERY The HMS Endeavour, launched in 1764 and selected as the vessel for Captain James Cook's expeditions across the Pacific Ocean, exemplifies the working merchant ship repurposed for scientific exploration. Originally designed for coal transport, the bark underwent conversion to accommodate Cook's surveys and discoveries throughout the South Seas, establishing its enduring historical significance. MODEL KIT CONTENTS Includes precision-cut wooden components, photo-etched details, die-cast fittings, pre-sewn sails, comprehensive instruction DVD, LED light pre-installation, and display base.