Model boat kit

HMS Speedy 1782

Kit by Vanguard Models

Speedy was a small Royal Navy brig best known as Thomas Cochrane's first command, during which she took the Spanish frigate Gamo in 1801.

The 1:64 kit uses closely spaced bulkheads, lime first planking and pear second planking, with pear laser-cut parts and an engraved deck. Resin cannon, a resin figure of Cochrane and copper tape for the lower hull are supplied.

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