Model boat kit

Hermione La Fayette

Kit by Artesania Latina

Hermione was a French frigate built at Rochefort that carried the Marquis de La Fayette to America in 1780 to support the colonists in the War of Independence; a full size replica begun in 1997 repeated the voyage in 2015.

The 1:89 kit was drawn from the original plans and uses laser cut plywood, birch veneer, wood and brass parts and photo etched brass. Sewn cotton sails and a display base are supplied, with digital instructions only.

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