Originally named “Anna Maria”, she was built in 1815 at the New York dockyards as a pilot boat. The “Achilles” spent much of her time as a fast mail boat. A plank on frame construction, the kit contains:- Building plans with general details, English instructions, lost wax brass castings, walnut or lime planking, wooden masts and spars, brass and walnut fittings, etched brass details, rigging cord and silk flag. All sheet ply sections are laser cut for accuracy. Scale of 1:43 Length 565mm Hobbies Planking Tool Set Includes: Plank Bending Tool with Blade 2 x 50mm Nylon Grip Clamps 2 x 75mm Nylon Grip Clamps Pen Grip Pin Pusher Brass Pins for Pin Pusher (Pack of 100) Model Makers Glue Pack Contains: Deluxe Materials Speed Bond 112g Deluxe Materials Roket Max Thick Cyano (Super glue)