Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne Wooden Model Kit

The Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne wooden ship model is an accurate reproduction of the real life ship. Cutters evolved during the second quarter of the Eighteenth Century. They soon gained a deserved reputation for their speed, which was not unnoticed by smugglers who soon adopted the Cutter as their preferred smuggling craft. In turn, Cutters were employed by the British Customs Service to counter the smugglers. Cutters carried a large disproportional area of sail for their size and also served as advice yachts, packet boats and, during wartime, privateers.

Kit includes Walnut CNC cut parts, Double plank on bulkhead hull, Black & natural hemp for rigging, Full size plans and comprehensive instruction manual making this an ideal introduction to plank on bulkhead modeling. When complete this wooden boat kit measures 500mm in length, beam 200mm and with a heigth of 485mm.

Manufacturer: Caldercraft
Model: 9010 HM Cutter Sherbourne