The Halve Maen is the ship with which Henry Hudson made his first explorations of the Americas for the VOC in 1609. His initial findings would subsequently lead to the foundation of New Amsterdam, today's New York.
The model of the Halve Maen is a yacht, a small ship used by the 17th-century Dutch to sail the world's seas and oceans to explore, chart and discover new continents.
The kit has laser-cut frames, a full wood package in various sizes for planking and various laser-cut accessories. The model includes rigging, blocks and further accessories. The ornament of the Halve Maen on the transom is 3D printed in grey plastic and needs to be painted. The included sail set needs to be quilted and finished by yourself. A simple stand is included; a luxury oak stand can be purchased separately.
The box also contains various drawings for the model and the rigging. Instructions are in Dutch, English and German, with text and ample photos.
The model is at a scale of 1:50 and is available in oak or walnut, with base blocks or authentic blocks for the rigging. The model in the photos is in oak. In terms of colours, the natural wood tones have been taken as far as possible. Only the underwater ship is finished in the Kolderstok colour Harpuis. Paint can be purchased separately.
Difficulty level is 2 on a scale of 4.
Dimensions of the model when built: length approx. 60 cm, width approx. 24 cm, height approx. 55 cm.
PLEASE NOTE: The model comes with a simple stand. A luxurious oak stand can be ordered separately.
Usually ships within 12 to 19 days.