Originally privately built and launched as the “Bertha”, she was sold to the Royal Navy and was renamed “Bounty” when first commissioned. When she sailed out of Bristol in the winter of 1787, her commander William Bligh was 33 years old and together with Fletcher Christian was destined to become the two main characters in the famous mutiny on 28th April 1789. 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 1:60 Length 810mm Optional Extras Model Makers Glue Pack Deluxe Materials Speed Bond 112g Deluxe Materials Roket Max Thick Cyano (Super glue) Planking Tool Kit Versatile bending tool Pin Push with brass pins Clamping Pegs Rigging Tool Set Amati Rigging tools Micro snips Amati Loom-a-line