Prins Willem 1:100

She was fitted out at Middleburg in 1649-1650; the Prins Willem was subsequently modified for use as a warship. In addition to demolishing the forecastle and the stern bulkhead, 6 firing ports were added, three on each side. For a brief period, the Prins Willem was the flagship of the famous Admiral Witte de Witt. Returned later to the Company, it once again traded with theIndiesbetween 1653 and 1660. Our model is a detailed and faithful reconstruction of the ship fitted out by the Dutch East India Company for commercial traffic.

The kit features the following: This advanced kit is suitable for ship kit builders who previously built two or more models of a similar style. Standard plank on frame hull construction, utilize walnut, and lime wood. Figure head & other ornamentations in cast or pressed brass. All dead eyes, blocks, etc. are in walnut. Flags printed on silk, standing & running in black & natural rope. All cannon, anchors, hinge & strops made in metal. Fully detailed building plans with English instructions.