Build one of the world's most recognizable sailing ships with the
OcCre Amerigo Vespucci Wooden Ship Model Kit.
This detailed 1:100 scale wooden ship kit recreates the
famous Italian Navy training ship Amerigo Vespucci, launched in
1931 and renowned for her classic three-masted sailing ship design.
With more than 600 individual pieces, this large-scale
model offers an extensive and detailed building project. The completed
model measures approximately 980 mm (38.6 in) long,
304 mm (12.0 in) wide, and
560 mm (22.0 in) high.
Product Specifications
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Manufacturer: OcCre
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Model: Amerigo Vespucci
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Product Type: Wooden ship model kit
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Scale: 1:100
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Length: 980 mm (38.6 in)
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Width: 304 mm (12.0 in)
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Height: 560 mm (22.0 in)
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Number of Pieces: 600+
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Sails Included: Yes
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Double Planking: Yes
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Construction Stand Included: Yes
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Cast Nameplate Included: Yes
What's Included
- More than 600 individual components
- FSC or PEFC certified wood
- High-precision laser-cut wooden parts
- Photo-etched brass detail parts
- Pre-sewn sails
- Basic construction stand
- Cast metal ship nameplate
- Scale plans
- Instructions in five languages
- HD step-by-step construction photos
- Step-by-step video tutorials
- Parts list with measurements and materials
- IP identification sheet for locating individual parts
About the Amerigo Vespucci
The Amerigo Vespucci is a historic sailing ship of the
Italian Navy and one of the most recognizable naval training vessels in
the world. Named after Italian explorer
Amerigo Vespucci, the ship was built at the Royal Naval
Shipyard of Castellammare di Stabia near Naples and launched in
1931.
Designed as a training ship for naval cadets, the Amerigo Vespucci was
inspired by the appearance and traditions of large sailing warships from
the age of sail. Her distinctive profile features
three masts, extensive square rigging, a black-and-white hull,
and elaborate traditional detailing.
Rather than becoming merely a preserved museum ship, the Amerigo Vespucci
has remained an active training vessel. Generations of Italian naval
cadets have trained aboard the ship, learning traditional seamanship,
navigation, sailing, and life at sea.
Over decades of service, the vessel has participated in training cruises
and international voyages around the world, becoming an internationally
recognized symbol of the Italian Navy and Italy's maritime heritage.
Her combination of an operational naval role and the appearance of a
traditional tall ship makes the Amerigo Vespucci an especially distinctive
subject for ship modelers.
A Detailed 1:100 Scale Modeling Project
OcCre's Amerigo Vespucci 1:100 scale model kit provides
the materials and components needed to reproduce the characteristic
appearance of the original vessel. The model emphasizes the ship's
elaborate rigging, three-masted configuration, hull details, deck
structures, fittings, and sails.
At approximately 38.6 inches long when completed, this is
a substantial display model intended for builders looking for a detailed
wooden ship modeling project and for enthusiasts of naval history,
historic sailing ships, tall ships, and maritime craftsmanship.
Amerigo Vespucci Model Dimensions
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Scale: 1:100
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Length: 980 mm / 38.6 in
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Width: 304 mm / 12.0 in
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Height: 560 mm / 22.0 in
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Double Planking: Yes
Made by OcCre.
