This type of model is extremely unpopular these days. It is a steel four-masted barque of 1892, one of the last British sailing ships ever built. She had a remarkably long career, ending her days as a towing barge in British Columbia and going to scrap in 1971. I don't build many sailing ships these days, preferring steam & motor ships of the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. Please note that it is NOT a kit. There are no shop-bought parts in it. The masts, spars & rigging are 100% metal. The masts & spars are a mixture of brass tube, brass, copper & steel rod, whilst the rigging (including ratlines) is of fine copper wire.
