Model Shipways Philadelphia Gunboat 1:24 — Revolutionary War Model Kit 1776
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Model Shipways Philadelphia Gunboat 1:24 — Revolutionary War Model Kit 1776

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Model Shipways Philadelphia Gunboat 1:24 — Revolutionary War Model Kit 1776Build the oldest surviving American fighting vessel Launched in August 1776, the Gunboat Philadelphia is the oldest American fighting vessel in existencea rare survivor of the Revolutionary War. She served in the small American fleet commanded by Benedict Arnold on Lake Champlain and went down in battle on October 11, 1776, during the Battle of Valcour Island against the Royal Navy. The remarkable part? She settled upright in the cold lake water and

Build the oldest surviving American fighting vessel

Launched in August 1776, the Gunboat Philadelphia is the oldest American fighting vessel in existence—a rare survivor of the Revolutionary War.

She served in the small American fleet commanded by Benedict Arnold on Lake Champlain and went down in battle on October 11, 1776, during the Battle of Valcour Island against the Royal Navy. The remarkable part? She settled upright in the cold lake water and remained there until she was raised in 1935.

Today, the original Philadelphia is on permanent display at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.—still bearing the story of the hit that sank her (including a 24-pound cannonball associated with her loss).

A Ship That Matters

Philadelphia and her sister craft were hurriedly assembled into what many historians consider the first American Navy. Their mission was clear: defend the Lake Champlain corridor—one of the strategic gateways that could determine the success or failure of the American Revolution.

These “gundalos” (also called gondolas) were purpose-built for shallow water. Although equipped with a square sail and topsail on one mast, she was mostly powered by oars (sweeps) for maneuverability where larger vessels couldn’t go

The Philadelphia carried serious punch for her size: one 12-pounder, two 9-pounders, and swivel guns

The Model Shipways Kit

This kit offers a unique, satisfying build—and it’s more approachable than many larger warships thanks to CAD-assisted, laser-cut basswood parts (multiple thicknesses from 3/32" to 1/8"). Fine basswood is also used for hull and deck planking.

A standout feature: the hull is planked inside and out—an unusual detail that makes the build especially rewarding and authentic.

Museum-grade detail, right in the box

A comprehensive set of fittings helps you build a model that’s accurate down to the last detail:

-Cast Britannia metal guns modeled after the original armament

-Correctly scaled brass nails, eyebolts, belaying pins, split rings

-Photo-etched brass sheet for crisp fine details

-Ready-to-use hardwood deadeyes, blocks, and bullseyes

-Six diameters of rigging line plus ample sail material

You also get everything needed to build with confidence:

-17-pages instructions Manual

-Six sheets of plans

-A parts list with identifiers


What's in the Box?

 

 

Watch Olha's Full Tutorial in her YouTube channel

 

Instructions - English
Parts List

Previous modeling experience helpful. 

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