Build the wooden model of the Belem, the French training ship of 1896. The modeling kit of the last great French yacht of the nineteenth century contains a 1/75 scale model. Still sailing, the Belem, jewel of the French maritime heritage, is a living legend and a witness of a bygone era. With more than 1,300 pieces, this fantastic model of the boat is aimed at the modeler with an advanced level.

History Of The French Training Ship Belem

The Belem, launched in 1896, is the last French three-masted ship, the oldest three-masted sailing ship in Europe and the second largest sailboat staying in France. Built in Nantes, and used more than anything in the Caribbean, this old cargo sailboat alternated by English, Italian and French hands again.

The Belem was motorized and renamed for various uses - luxury cruise ship and training ship - and was finally discovered by chance in Venice in a bad state of conservation in the late 1970s by a nostalgic fan. Purchased with the support of a large French bank, which financed the foundation that began its restoration, the Belem training ship is now reconverted into cabotage: it offers initiation and discovery courses for enthusiasts, and is intended for the French Navy for the training of his cabin boys, appearing in addition in the great meetings of traditional sailboats.

The Belem received the classification of Historical Monument on February 27, 1984.

• Model is primarily made of Wood, with numerous metal parts

• Laser-cut boards, with different thickness; birch would slats, & linden veneer

• Chemical cuttings in steel & brass

• Includes casters and decals for the details of the helmet depth marks and the name of the ship

• Cotton clothe candles

• Cotton yarn for the manueuverer

• Spectacular bow winch with great detail

• DVD with optimal step-by-step instructions

• Formal accreditation of the Belem Foundation

• Scale: 1/75

• Type: Wooden Ship

• Skill Level: Advanced

• Pieces: 1300+

• Length: 806mm (31 ^47/64")

• Width: 256mm (10 ^5/64")

• Height: 540mm (21 ^17/64")