This is a kit that I haven’t seen on the market for many years. Certainly, Ages of Sail hasn’t been carrying it for a long time now. Nice to see this classic back.
The pre-sewn sails and the tools bundle is a nice touch. At $140, it seems like a very good deal.
I just received word that we are now stocking Constructo’s Gjøa kit. If memory serves me correctly, this is a plank-on-bulkhead wooden ship model kit that has been around for decades, but hasn’t been see here at Ages of Sail for a while.
This classic kit of Roald Amundsen’s Arctic exploration ship has been updated and now includes a set of basic tools plus pre-sewn sails. This 1/64-scale kit is considered one for the Advanced Beginner. The completed model measures a little over 19″ long and 18″ high.
In the years 1903 through 1906, the Gjøa was the first ship to successfully navigate the Northwest Passage. Other ships that attempted and failed include HMS Terror of the 1845 Franklin Expedition, the subject of another very popular kit we carry from OcCre Models.
After Amundsen’s arrival in San Francisco following completion of the Northwest Passage, the Gjøa was on display at…
View original post 100 more words
Ship Modeler 
Pingback: Ship Model Kits Come and Go at Ages of Sail – Plus, Vanguard Models News | Ship Modeler