Greek Bireme 6th century BC – Dusek

$189.00

D001
Length 15.6″ Scale 1/72″

Description

Greek Bireme 6th century BC (D001) Historic Scale Wood Model Ship Kit
Historic Scale Wooden Model Ship Kit by Dusek Ship Models
Length 15.6″ Scale 1/72″

Ancient Greek Bireme from the 6th Century B.C.

The model represents the Greek bireme from the 6th Century before Christ. The garrison force was created by 50 oarsmen, who were sitting in two rows one above another (on each side 25) and by about another 10 soldiers. In the event of struggle the oarsmen left the oars and skulls and fought with the shields and swords.

The protrusion on the forward of the ship served for sinking of the enemy ships, the boat strove to crash by that into the hull of the adversary boat. The ship was handled by two rudders on the stern. The main drive of the ship was oared, the sail served only for longer lasting voyages. During the battle the sail together with the mast were down swept on stern and the ship was driven entirely by oars.

Does not come with tools, paint, glue, display stand or pedestals.

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Additional information

Weight 5 lbs

Brand

Dusek

Dusek is a family-owned business located in the Czech Republic. They are focused on the design and manufacture of high quality wooden ship and architecture kits. Their business was started in 2007 with only one kit – the Greek Bireme. They now produce more than 20 different kits.

Dusek kits feature laser-cut wooden parts, plastic detail parts, wood and metal fittings, rigging cord, and well-illustrated instructions and plans.
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