Corel - COCCA VENETA WOOD SHIP KIT

Plank-on-Bulkhead Wood Ship Model Kit by Corel

The term "cocca" usually indicates size of a merchantile hull which was common in the Mediterranean during the 15th cent. Most of these ships had a prow in the shape of a birds beak. The stern section was usually just slightly above the water line. The length of the vessel varied from 60 to 90 ft and usually wasn"t over 200 tons. The lines of this somewhat light vessel were well adapted to ocean going navigation and easily handled the squalls of the Mediterranean. Our replica in the scale of 1:70 is taken from a famous naval study published in France at the end of the 19th cent. The study covered miniatures and paintings made in the year of 1500.

Corel's Cocca Veneta ship model kit is double plank-on-frame contains various colors of strip wood as well as a complete set of fittings. Decorative fittings are bronzed cast metal, turned wood stanchions, brass rudder hinges, and photo-etched copper name plate. The plans contain one-to-one drawings and generous instructions illustrated with nummerous construction perspectives. This merchant ship is typical of the vessels that plyed the Mediterranean trade routes during the 16th century. Most had a prow shaped like the beak of a bird, and a stern section riding just above the water line. referred to thethe- usually 60-90 feet in length. Tonnage was rarely over 200 tons.

All wooden parts are laser-cut and the kit contains many parts of pre-finished hardwood, such as  blocks and deadeyes, pre-carved wooden longboat. Linen sail cloth, silk-screened flag and three sizes of rigging line are also included.

Intermediate Level €¢ Corel Ship Model Kit No. SM30

Length 30" / Height 21-1/2" / Scale 1:70

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1. If less than delighted with your Corel Cocca Veneta ship model kit, you may return your purchase in original condition within 30 days.

2. Should you break or lose a part during construction, we will replace it free of charge. Note: this may take several weeks for foreign model ship kits such as Corel.

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