This is a 1/200 scale plastic model ship kit depicting a New Bedford whaling vessel from circa 1835, produced by Academy. The kit represents the classic American whalers that sailed out of New Bedford, Massachusetts during the height of the 19th-century whaling industry.
The model is unbuilt and includes a display stand, making it ideal for collectors, maritime history enthusiasts, or hobbyists interested in Age-of-Sail vessels.
Kit Details
Ship: New Bedford Whaler
Era: Circa 1835
Scale: 1/200
Kit Number: 1441
Manufacturer: Academy Hobby Model Kits
Material: Injection-molded plastic
Country of Manufacture: Korea
Features
Injection-molded hull and detail parts
Molded sails and ratlines
Copper-plate hull detail
Parts molded in multiple colors to minimize painting
Display stand included
Condition
Unbuilt kit
Box shows light-to-moderate shelf wear consistent with age
