set of 2 kits: NAVAL CARRONADE, SEA MORTAR model kit shipways marine NEW

Description: CARRONADE, 32-POUNDER , 18TH CENTURY 1:24 SCALE And 18th Century Sea Mortar 1:16 SCALE Precision Cast Metal Parts GUNS of HISTORY by Model Shipways (USA) non-firing model kits BRIEF HISTORY The carronade was a cast iron smoothbore, developed by Charles Gascoigne, manager of the Carron Ironworks in Falkirk, Scotland. Carronades were shorter and lighter than equivalent long guns. But, the advantage in weapon weight was offset by a much shorter range. Shot from a 32-pounder long gun traveled nearly a mile. Discharged from a 32-pounder carronade, the same shot traveled less than 1,000 yards. The low muzzle velocity of the carronade’s round shot inflicted a lot of damage, leading to its nickname, the “masher.” It could also be loaded with chain, hot shot, musket balls, or scrap metal, making it an effective weapon in naval warfare. It was capable of raking the deck of an enemy ship, setting it afire, or shredding its sails and rigging. Carronades were used from the 1770s to the 1860s. 18th Century Sea Mortar During the 18th century, when wooden warships dominated the high seas, one of the most common naval guns was the mortar. The mortar was a muzzle-loaded cannon with a short barrel. Because the barrel elevation was fixed at a 45 degree angle, the carriage design was simple. All that was needed was a recessed wooden "baulk" that held the breech end of the gun. The trunnions were not used to vary elevation, but to spread the recoil over a greater area. The guns on deck were fixed to fire dead ahead, so the entire vessel had to be turned to aim. Eventually, the base was made to rotate, vastly simplifying and speeding the aiming procedure. Still, by modern standards, mortars were extremely inefficient, difficult to load, and short ranged. A typical broadside of a Royal Navy ship of the late 18th century could be fired only 2-3 times in approximately 5 minutes. KIT FEATURES • Historically accurate and perfectly scaled • Cleanly cast Britannia metal components • Authentically detailed cannon barrel • Wooden deck & bulwark • Clearly written illustrated instructions • Easy to build – assembly & painting time 5-10 hours MODEL SPECIFICATIONS : NAVAL CARRONADE • Length 8-1/4" • Width 4-1/2" • Height 3-1/2" • Scale 1:24 • Weight 1 lb. - Measurements include base SEA MORTAR • Length 4" • Width 3" • Height 2-3/4" • Scale 1:16 Kits are brand new. Made in USA. Feel free to email me with any questions. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK BEFORE YOU BID AS YOUR BID IS A BINDING CONTRACT. PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION END, EMAIL REGARDING YOUR PAYMENT INFO(WHEN AND HOW YOU WILL PAY) IS DUE WITHIN 3 DAYS OF AUCTION END, FAILURE TO DO BOTH THE EMAIL NOTIFICATION AND THE PAYMENT DEADLINE WILL RESULT IN A NEGATIVE FEEDBACK GIVEN AND A NON-PAYING ALERT. Buyer pays for all shipping costs, which are provided in the Payment Details section below and if you choose insurance. Will ship to United States only.Alaska, Hawaii and US territories pays additional fee based on postal rates. International buyers please email for S&H before bidding. Insurance of $2.05 is optional within the US, but is recommended to protect buyer against loss or damage. We are not responsible for items that are not insured. While we pack your item with great care, accidents do happen at the post office or by other means of delivery. We have more model kits - please check our other auctions Postage can be combined for multiple items ordered at one time. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

Price: 99 USD

Location: Alden, Illinois

End Time: 2024-10-07T17:28:55.000Z

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