Publisher: Seahorse
Model: De Zeven Provincien
Type: Dutch Flagship / Sailing Warship
Year: 1665
Designer: T. Weremko
Scale: 1:100
Difficulty Level: 5/5 – Very Difficult
Finished Length: approx. 65 cm
Finished Height: approx. 59 cm
Build an impressive scale replica of De Zeven Provincien, the famous Dutch flagship of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, with this highly detailed 1:100 scale card model kit from Seahorse, designed by T. Weremko.
Built in Rotterdam in 1665, De Zeven Provincien became the flagship of one of the most celebrated Dutch naval commanders, Admiral Michiel de Ruyter. The original vessel carried approximately 80 guns, displaced around 1,600 tons and had a crew of approximately 420 men.
The ship had an eventful career during the great Anglo-Dutch naval conflicts of the 17th century. She participated in major actions including the Four Days' Battle (1666), Raid on the Medway/Chatham (1667), Battle of Solebay (1672), Battle of Schooneveld (1673) and Battle of Texel (1673).
This Seahorse edition recreates the historic warship as an exceptionally detailed 1:100 scale card model.
With a completed size of approximately 65 cm long and 59 cm high, De Zeven Provincien makes an impressive centrepiece for a historical sailing ship collection.
This listing is for the printed card model kit only.
The model contains:
This is a highly complex card model intended for experienced modellers.
Seahorse officially rates this model at the highest 5/5 difficulty level. Previous experience with complex card ship models, hull construction and detailed sailing ship rigging is strongly recommended.
De Zeven Provincien is one of the most historically significant Dutch warships of the 17th century and an outstanding subject for an advanced ship modelling project.
Its association with Admiral Michiel de Ruyter and participation in some of the most important naval engagements of the Anglo-Dutch Wars give the model considerable historical interest.
At 1:100 scale, with a completed length of approximately 65 cm and height of 59 cm, this is a substantial display model.
With 64 A4 pages in total and Seahorse's maximum 5/5 difficulty rating, this kit offers a substantial and rewarding challenge for experienced card ship modellers.
The De Zeven Provincien 1665 1:100 by Seahorse is a large and highly detailed card model kit depicting the famous Dutch flagship of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter.
Designed by T. Weremko, the kit contains 24 A4 pages of assembly drawings, templates and construction instructions together with 40 A4 pages of cut-out model parts.
Once completed, the model measures approximately 65 cm long and 59 cm high.
With an official Seahorse 5/5 difficulty rating, this is an advanced model intended for experienced builders looking for a substantial historical sailing ship project.
This listing is for the printed CARD MODEL KIT ONLY.
Paints, glue, rigging threads and optional accessory sets are not included.
Original from manufacturer/publisher. This is an original commercially published model kit – not a copy or reproduction.
Translation available on request.