Description

The new version of HMS Victory, the legendary British ship of the line from the 18th and 19th centuries, was Lord Nelson’s flagship and is the most famous sailing ship in history. This impressive and majestic 1:84 scale wooden naval model kit is designed for expert modellers and is officially licensed by the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

History of the Model

HMS Victory is best known for its role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 as Admiral Horatio Nelson’s flagship against the combined French and Spanish fleets. At the time, it was the largest ship in the British Royal Navy.

Today, HMS Victory is preserved in dry dock at Portsmouth Harbour in southern England as a museum ship. It remains the flagship of the Second Sea Lord and is the only surviving ship of the line maintained in its original condition.

Launched in 1765, HMS Victory was gradually completed with rigging, sails, and armament until entering active service in 1778. Two years after taking command, Nelson led the fleet at Trafalgar, a decisive battle of the Napoleonic Wars that secured British naval supremacy for more than a century. Admiral Nelson was mortally wounded during the battle aboard HMS Victory.

About the Model

• Scale: 1:84 wooden model ship
• Challenge level: Expert
• Average assembly time: approximately 1,500 hours
• Model dimensions: 1202 × 470 × 875 mm (over one metre long)
• Number of parts: 6,500+
• Includes pre-sewn sails, pedestal, and copper tape
• Printed plans, step-by-step video instructions, and a printed hull assembly guide included
• Display stand included
• Figures and lighting not included
• Requires painting with water-based acrylic paints

Specifications

• Brand: Artesanía Latina
• Category: Wooden Model Kits
• Scale: 1:84
• Model Type: Ships
• Ship Type: Ship of the Line
• Nationality: British
• Era: 1701–1800 (18th Century)
• Kit Type: Assembly Kit