Brigantine "Phoenix" 1:72

Brief History

The 12-gun brigantine "Phoenix" became part of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in 1787 with a crew of 52. During the Russo-Turkish War of 1787-1792 she took part in several battles including the battle near the Island of Fidonisi and the battle near Tendra Island where she managed to capture a 10-gun Turkish brigantine.

During the war with France of 1798-1800 she was used as a transport ship. After the war she sailed between ports of the Black Sea until she was disassembled some time after 1803 in Nikolaev.

Features

• Scale 1:72.
• Assembled dimensions are (LxWxH) 23.25" x 8.5" x 17.25" (590mm x 220mm x 440mm ).
• All wooden parts are laser cut to simplify assembly. 
• Hull design compensates for material deformations.
• Double plank-on-bulkhead hull. Final hull planks are made of anigre veneer.
• Historically accurate cast cannons with Russian Imperial crests.
• Laser etched deck made of maple veneer.
• High quality pearwood blocks.
• Multitude of highly detailed brass parts.
• Sail plans and cloth for sewing the sails.
• Silk screen flags.
• Different diameters of black and tan threads for standing and running rigging.
• Ship stand with two nameplates, one in English and one in Russian
• Binnacle.
• Ship's boat MK0101 is included.
• Ship plans (four large sheets) and translated plans in English.
• Assembly instructions in English.
• Made in Russia by Master Korabel .

We also offer a set of handmade sails for those who prefer not to sew their own sails.

Files

• Photo Instructions 

Videos

Video review by Alexey Vikulaev

You can watch a complete step-by-step build on Alexey Vikulaev's Youtube channel (with English subtitles)