MM03 HMS Beagle

H.M.S. Beagle was built around 1817. Class: barque. Length: approx. 28 m. Equipment: 8 guns (before transformation). Used at first as a coasting vessel. It was subsequently equipped for scientific observations which led it across the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans to the most distant lands. A mizzen-mast was added so that the ship could be more easily steered along the coralreefs of the Pacific Islands, thus transforming Beagle into a barque. 27th December 1831: Beagle sailed from Plymouth, England for a long exploration voyage with one of the most famous scientists on board, Charles Darwin, who formulated his famous theory of evolution.

Solid Hull Mini-Kit by Mamoli offers a well detailed, high quality kit that is fun to build. Solid wood hull is pre-carved and perfectly shaped. Fine grained wooden dowels are provided for the masts and spars, and individual planking strips cover the deck. Authentically scaled fittings include metal parts, cotton rigging and silk-screened flags. One-to-one plans and simple instructions assure a model you'll be proud to display. Average assembly time is 15-20 hours.